You may not be aware, but the US has increased its natural gas exports substantially over the years. At this point, the US is a net exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) due in part to the shale gas revolution. But, happens when US allies wean themselves off of Russian natural gas and onto ours. …
Category: Natural Gas
Oil and the Multifamily Industry: Do they go together?
We have enjoyed fairly stable oil prices lately. But, is that something we can rely on in the future. Many say that will not be the case. Increased conflicts in the Middle East there could be destabilize the oil market. Also, there is some question whether US shale gas will continue to produce in the…
Gas Pricing Update
Gas pricing has been up and down over the last year. Gas hit near a historic low in March of 2016 $.16 per therm. This is the lowest price since 1999. It has increased to $.40 per therm as of December 2016. Since the December high, pricing has come back down again to around $.25…
INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE FOR GAS HEAT
There are gas boilers that are installed in buildings that have a back-up system (either oil or electric) which allow you to pay a lower rate than general service. These are classed as interruptible with your local utility (IS or ISS). These interruptions often take place when the temperatures drop to single digits and the…
What’s All the Gas About?
As we are all aware, utilities continue to be a challenge from the purchasing of commodities in deregulated states to budgeting. Since gas prices have continued to fall, many of us are investigating future pricing as a way to ensure our low pricing into the future. It is very important through 2016 to compare your…
Training Opportunities with ENERGY STAR® for Sept 2015
Upcoming Training Opportunities with ENERGY STAR® It’s back to school time and we’ve got some great courses ready for you! Click on the titles below to go directly to the webinar description. To register for upcoming trainings, click the links below or visit esbuildings.webex.com. If you won’t be able to attend, you can still view…
Energy Price Analysis with Candlestick Charts
Have you heard about “technical analysis” with regard to energy prices but never really knew how to get started? One way to ease into this type of analysis, especially if you are a visual learner is through Candlestick Charts. The following article from StockCharts.com provides an introduction to the topic. The first few paragraphs provide a good overview…
New York bans hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
A recent brief from Utility Dive reported: “New York will ban hydraulic fracturing following the release of a report by the state Department of Health which found significant health risks associated with the process. Environmental activists hailed New York Gov…” Read More By the way, if you have been hearing a lot of fracking, but aren’t…
How will the new Congress handle energy issues?
The 114th Congress convenes January 6, 2015 at noon Eastern. A recent posting from Utility Dive offers some predictions on how they will handle energy issues: “Crucial energy-related decisions with 2016 deadlines will face the new Republican-dominated Congress beginning in January.” Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms reduce operating costs related…
Boston, New York City natural gas prices expected to remain high this winter
According to the Energy Information Aministration: “Despite expectations of a milder winter for 2014, marketers anticipate high prices for natural gas in Boston and New York City. Natural gas prices are expected to be lower than last winter, but higher than the average of previous winters, particularly in Boston…” Read More A new brief from…