Energy Market Insights: February 2026

02 24, 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 February report, you’ll uncover insights on:

  • New England: DASI implementation drive a surge in winter ancillary service costs.
  • New York: Extreme cold events highlight growing reliance on dual-fuel generation.
  • Mid-Atlantic: PJM manages record winter demand while addressing fuel security concerns.
  • Midwest: Chicago experiences extreme price divergence between day-ahead and real-time markets.
  • California: CAISO prioritizes reliability-driven transmission planning for rapid peak demand growth.
  • Natural Gas: Winter Storm Fern cause spot prices to skyrocket across pipelines.
  • Renewables: REC prices decline toward 2026 as developers rush new projects.

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