Welcome to the latest newsletter from United Energy Consultants (UEC), your trusted partner in energy management. Located in, South Orange, NJ 07079, we specialize in helping businesses optimize their energy usage and costs through expert auditing, budgeting, and access to deregulated energy supplies. In this edition, we'll explore the key benefits of managing your energy properly with UEC's tailored services.

In today’s competitive business landscape, every dollar counts—and energy expenses are often one of the largest operating costs for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses. Fortunately, in deregulated energy markets, businesses have the opportunity to reduce these costs and gain more control over their energy strategies. That’s where energy suppliers and utility brokers like United Energy Consultants (UEC) step in to make a difference.

Weekly Energy Industry Summary

Commodity Fundamentals

Week of July 7, 2025

PJM is forecasting that peak loads this afternoon will exceed 90% of PJM’s annual forecasted peak load, indicating that there may be a 5 CP today.

Weekly Energy Industry Summary

Commodity Fundamentals

Week of June 9, 2025

Weekly Energy Industry Summary

Commodity Fundamentals

Week of April 28, 2025

Weekly Industry Summary

Week of March 31, 2025

The projected growth of data centers has caused utilities and states to grapple with important questions for all electricity consumers: who bears the cost burden for the infrastructure and new generation necessary to support new large-load customers, and how will enough generation be built in time to support the rapid growth?

It seems that nearly every day in the past year, there’s been yet another announcement about another large data center investment that will be hooked up to the grid. And utilities across the country have made some eye-popping announcements about the amount of load they may eventually serve.

Weekly Energy Industry Summary

Commodity Fundamentals

Week of February 3, 2025.

Prior to Inauguration Day, President Trump had strongly signaled that his administration intended to support accelerated growth of the domestic liquified natural gas (LNG) export industry. Within hours of entering the White House, Trump began to make good on that promise. Amidst a flurry of activity, the incoming President issued an Executive Order entitled “Unleashing American Energy” that - among other things (Section 8) - specifically directs the Secretary of Energy to “restart reviews of applications for approvals of liquified natural gas export projects as expeditiously as possible, consistent with applicable law.” [1] It also calls for expedited environmental review of certain proposed deep-water LNG export projects.

Managing a restaurant is demanding. It takes careful planning, good management, and attention to detail. One important aspect that often gets overlooked is energy efficiency. Adopting energy-efficient practices in your restaurant can cut down operational costs, boost sustainability, and even improve your restaurant’s reputation. Here’s how you can make your restaurant more energy-efficient and some practical tips to get started.

Weekly Energy Industry Summary

Commodity Fundamentals

Week of January 13, 2025.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is the name of the game. Companies everywhere are looking for ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and maintain a competitive edge. One often-overlooked avenue for achieving these goals? Energy audits.