Energy Market Insights: August 2026

08 31, 2026

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Stay ahead of the curve with Enel’s Energy Market Insights, where each month we deliver expert analysis on the most significant energy market trends across North America.

Our in-depth report covers key regions such as New England, New York, the Midwest, the Mid-Atlantic, Texas, California, and Mexico, offering valuable insights into renewable energy and natural gas markets.

In our August report, you’ll uncover insights on:

  • New England: Early offshore wind projects are advancing, but a growing gap remains
  • New York: Large loads could account for ~1.3 GW of peak demand growth over the next 4 years
  • Mid-Atlantic: PJM’s generation pipeline is shifting sharply toward natural gas
  • Midwest: MISO is adapting to accelerating large-load growth
  • California: Federal efforts to unwind offshore wind leases have put the planned pipeline at risk
  • Texas: ERCOT power forwards for calendar year 2027 have fallen by roughly one-third
  • Mexico: A new decree increases transparency around state-owned energy company activities
  • Natural Gas: U.S. high-deliverability salt cavern storage could expand by 50% by early 2029
  • Renewables: Settlement Swap Agreements are emerging as a new VPPA risk-management tool

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