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Nebraska Market Feed

Real-time pricing data and strategic market alerts for your facility.

Electricity Rate

8.50¢/kWh
Status: Regulated (No Choice)

Natural Gas Rate

$0.868/therm
State average for commercial accounts based on pipeline hubs.

Latest Intelligence for Nebraska

15 Alerts
MODERATEApr 20, 2026National Macro

Natural Gas Analyst Consensus 2026: Wood Mackenzie, EIA & Street Benchmarks for Procurement

Side-by-side 2026 Henry Hub forecasts from Wood Mackenzie ($4.10), EIA STEO ($3.72), S&P Global ($3.95), Goldman, BofA, and Morgan Stanley. Consensus ~$3.85/MMBtu, range $3.20–$4.60. LNG feedgas, data-center burn, and winter 2026-2027 risk breakdown for procurement teams.

LOWApr 15, 2026National Macro

EIA Storage Report April 16: NGI Forecasts 62 Bcf Injection — Henry Hub Drops to $2.58, Most Aggressive Procurement Signal of 2026

NGI forecasts 62 Bcf injection for week ending April 10 — more than double the initial 27 Bcf consensus. Storage surplus widens to 122 Bcf above 5-year average. Henry Hub at $2.58/MMBtu, lowest since Q4 2025 and 32% below EIA's $3.80 annual forecast. Commercial procurement window analysis.

ELEVATEDApr 14, 2026National Macro

US Commercial Electricity Rates 2026: EIA Forecasts and Budget Benchmarks

EIA forecasts anticipate the average US commercial electricity rate to reach 13.12 cents per kWh in 2026. Regional divergence driven by transmission infrastructure upgrades, grid modernization, and capacity market shortfalls across the Northeast, ERCOT, and Mountain West.

MODERATEApr 13, 2026National Macro

EIA Natural Gas Storage Preview: Analyst Consensus & 27 Bcf Injection Impact (April 16, 2026)

Analyst consensus for the EIA Natural Gas Storage Report (April 16, 2026): 27 Bcf injection vs. 50 Bcf prior week. Wood Mackenzie, Reuters survey, and Estimize expectations. Henry Hub at $2.68/MMBtu. What analysts expect this means for commercial procurement and summer price risk.

LOWApr 11, 2026National Macro

EIA Storage Report: 50 Bcf Injection Pushes Stocks 87 Bcf Above Average as Henry Hub Drops to $2.65

EIA reports 50 Bcf net injection for week ending April 3, 2026. Working gas at 1,911 Bcf — 87 Bcf above the 5-year average. Henry Hub spot at $2.65/MMBtu, 30% below EIA's $3.80 annual forecast. NYMEX summer curve tops at $3.18. Commercial procurement window analysis.

LOWApr 6, 2026National Macro

Electric Choice 2026: Which States Let Businesses Switch Electricity Providers & How Much You Can Save

18 states + DC offer electric choice in 2026. Commercial businesses save 10-18% vs default utility rates. State-by-state deregulation guide with average ¢/kWh rates and step-by-step switching process.

MODERATEApr 3, 2026National Macro

Average Commercial Electricity Rates by State: 2026 Benchmark (Verified EIA Data)

US national average commercial electricity rate: 14.12¢/kWh (January 2026). State-by-state comparison from EIA Electric Power Monthly with ISO market context, YoY trends, and procurement timing for C&I buyers.

LOWApr 2, 2026National Macro

EIA Storage Report: First 2026 Injection at +36 Bcf as Season Shifts Two Weeks Early

EIA reports a 36 Bcf net injection for the week ending March 27, 2026 — the first build of the season, arriving two weeks earlier than the 5-year average. Working gas at 1,865 Bcf. Henry Hub holds at $2.90. What early injections mean for gas-indexed electricity procurement.

MODERATEApr 2, 2026

SPP RTO West Goes Live: The First US Grid Operator Spanning Both Interconnections Is Now Operational

SPP launched RTO operations in the Western Interconnection on April 1, 2026 — the first US grid operator spanning both East and West. 7 new members including WAPA, Tri-State, and Basin Electric. WEIS terminated. Commercial rate impact for Mountain West buyers.

ELEVATEDApr 2, 2026National Macro

2026 Injection Season Begins: 1,829 Bcf in Storage, ~2,000 Bcf to Refill Before Winter

EIA natural gas storage at 1,829 Bcf entering the 2026 injection season. Refill math: ~67 Bcf/week needed over 30 weeks to reach comfortable pre-winter levels. Henry Hub at $2.90 vs $3.80 EIA forecast. Commercial procurement timing analysis.

WARNINGApr 1, 2026National Macro

2026 Grid Outlook: How Data Center Demand Is Driving Commercial Electricity Rates Across ERCOT, MISO, and CAISO

Data center electricity demand could reach 12% of total US consumption by 2028. ERCOT faces 79% wholesale price risk, MISO projects 82 GW of new load, and CAISO confronts AI 'pulsating load' challenges. Full commercial rate impact analysis.

ELEVATEDApr 1, 2026National Macro

Henry Hub Drops to $2.90/MMBtu as April Injection Season Opens With Surplus Storage

Henry Hub natural gas falls to $2.90/MMBtu entering the April 2026 injection season. Storage above 5-year average despite record winter. EIA forecasts $3.80 annual average. Commercial procurement window analysis and why gas prices still matter for your electricity bill.

MODERATEMar 31, 2026National Macro

Average Commercial Electricity Rates by State: 2026 Forecast & Market Analysis

US commercial electricity rates are projected to average 17.6 cents per kWh in 2026, a 3.5% increase over 2025 levels. While Florida remains more competitive with a forecast of 12.4 cents per kWh, businesses nationwide are facing upward pressure from surging data center demand and rebounding natural gas prices.

ELEVATEDMar 29, 2026National Macro

Average Electricity Cost per kWh in the US: 17.45¢ Residential, 13.64¢ Commercial — March 2026 EIA Data

Average electricity cost per kWh in the US March 2026: residential 17.45¢/kWh (+8.3% YoY), commercial 13.64¢/kWh. State-by-state breakdown from EIA Electric Power Monthly.

ELEVATEDMar 29, 2026National Macro

EIA Natural Gas Storage: 54 Bcf Draw as Late-Season Withdrawal Exceeds Forecasts, Henry Hub at $3.82

EIA weekly storage report March 26, 2026: 54 Bcf net withdrawal, working gas at 1,829 Bcf. Henry Hub spot at $3.82/MMBtu. Injection season outlook and commercial procurement analysis.

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