We have seen another slight uptick in the market for electricity in New York State and across deregulated markets. Market prices are comparable to where they were at the end of 2011. There is no need for panic or considerable concern, as natural gas prices (which are the major drivers of electricity prices) remain at historic lows. For more detail, look at your Megawatt Hour dashboard, or review the Short-term Outlook on our Strategy page.

Short-term Outlook:
Rising market
Recommended Strategy:

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Prices have been increasing. If you are concerned about rising market prices, or have an upcoming contract expiration, now is a good time to buy.