Winter 2018-2019 forecast includes El Niño …here’s what to expect
Forecasts have been pending; will the weather condition that warms the eastern Pacific show up? ….the answer is yes. Welcome to El Niño.
El Niño means a couple of things for our weather outlook:
- Midwest will be normal to slightly warmer
- Midwest will be drier than normal
The northwest and upper northeast will be warmer while the southeast and southwest will be wetter.
Remember, normal is defined as the average condition over 20 years… it doesn’t represent any 1 winter but, the average of 20 winters.
To better understand Normal check out http://realgyenergyservices.com/request-for-service/weather-normalization/
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Additional Information:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/el-niño-looks-imminent—heres-what-that-means-for-you/ar-BBOBif0?ocid=spartanntp
Experts: Clock is ticking to cut back greenhouse gas emissions
According to reports, we only have a short time to cut back on greenhouse gases to limit climate change. By the end of this century, temperatures are expected to rise so high that consequences would be severe. Many solutions are available such as using renewable energy, limiting carbon pollution, investing in efficient energy technologies, and more. Sustainability needs to be widespread to have a positive impact on climate related issues.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional information:
https://energynews.us/2018/02/13/midwest/experts-clock-is-ticking-to-cut-back-greenhouse-gas-emissions/
DTE breaks ground on St. Clair Co. power plant
Replacing 3 old coal-fired plants with a more efficient power plant is the option DTE has pushed for. They believe Blue Water Energy Center will be 70% cleaner and 40% more efficient than the combined 3 plants they are retiring. DTE plans to reduce their carbon emissions 80% by 2050 and will continue to invest in their renewable energy efforts including 2 new wind farms. Despite the criticism from environmental groups, DTE believes reliability is of the utmost importance for their customers. The plant will provide that to the state along with continuing employment and stability for families statewide.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional information:
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2018/08/21/dte-st-clair-county-natural-gas-powered-electric-plant/976303002/
MidAmerican Energy Announces Two New Adair County Wind Farms
MidAmerican Energy Company (MEC) has invested in Adair County, Iowa wind farms in hopes to achieve their vision of 100% renewable energy. The wind turbines will add 550 megawatts of wind generation capacity; enough energy to power 230,000+ average Iowa homes. MEC anticipates this renewable generation will help energize the state’s economy by creating jobs, paying towards taxes, and attracting new businesses to the area.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional information:
https://www.midamericanenergy.com/news-article.aspx?story=853
DOE EIA Weekly Gas Storage Report
Working gas in storage was 2,956 Bcf as of Friday, October 5, 2018, according to EIA estimates.
This represents a net increase of 90 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 627 Bcf less than last year at this time and 607 Bcf below the five-year average of 3,563 Bcf. At 2,956 Bcf, total working gas is below the five-year historical range.
US Solar Tariff Impact
It’s been about a year since Trump enacted a 30% tariff on solar imports to the US. Although it is set to last 4 years, each year is planned to decrease by 5%; in 2021 the tariff will be 15%. Hopes to benefit domestic manufacturers and residential solar projects are among the expected advantages. However, the high rate caused large scale developers to pause or cancel planned projects of $2.5 billion. This hold on utility scale arrays could dent advances the US made using these renewable sources. Research also shows the average consumer had a price increase for a standard system. Preceding the tariff’s implementation, costs had been falling. They are again decreasing but, at a lower rate. Ideally, the hope is to get back on track to at least the rate of decline prior to the tariff.
Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.
Realgy owns and operates 7 solar plants in Illinois and is looking to invest in additional locations.
Additional information:
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/trump-issues-30-tariff-on-solar-panel-imports/515265/
https://news.energysage.com/2018-us-solar-tariff-impact-prices/