We are all becoming aware of the potential for economic disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact on facilities will likely vary from industry sector to industry sector. For instance, within the commercial and industrial (C&I) industry, production runs, raw material availability, and demand should be drivers for consumption, probably falling with negative impacts.

As you likely know, on June 21st, 2021, the city of Lubbock will enable competition for electricity by transitioning from a regulated jurisdiction to a deregulated jurisdiction, thus officially ending Lubbock Power & Light’s monopoly.

Texas regulators approved a proposal to change the way wholesale electricity markets work in Texas, a move expected to significantly boost revenues for power generators while increasing electricity prices for consumers and businesses.

HOUSTON, TX (9/18/2018) – Infinity Power Partners, LLC, a Houston-based retail energy brokerage and management company, entered into an agreement with Incite Energy, LLC to purchase a portion of its business that includes its multifamily and student housing assets. Infinity Power Partners has acquired assets and will begin managing operations effective immediately.

The changing world of power delivery continues to present challenges and opportunities for market participants. Adapting to these changes evolves as technologies address inefficiencies. Demand Side Management began with demand response functions proffered by an emerging sector that charged as much as 50% of revenue.

Houston's CenterPoint Energy has completed an electric transmission line that will bring power to Houston, likely easing price spikes and congestion in a region where power demand outpaces the local transmission capacity.

The park, which opened April 2008, is renewing its agreement with Green Mountain Energy Company, in continued collaboration with Infinity Power Partners, through 2028 to provide electricity for all of the facilities’ needs from concerts and movies to installations like the seasonal ice-skating rink, marking a total of 20 years of commitment to renewable energy for the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston.

The question of sufficient resource adequacy in a Texas summer is evidencing itself in a spike of power prices. In years past, price spikes based on real shortages were natural gas-driven (think 2006 with Rita and Katrina where infrastructure damage included offshore pipes and Henry Hub force majeure).

As technicians, we look at various measurements of price action to guide decisions regarding future direction. Daily, weekly, and monthly are terms regularly tracked for individual trading months, calendar year strips, and other specific pieces of the forward curves as needed.

Infinity Power Partners knows that managing utility costs starts with measurement, which is why our Infinity Intelligence Suite focuses on monitoring and reducing resource consumption. Services include: data services and invoice management, automated demand response/real-time price controls, and ENERGY STAR commercial services.

The average gas bills for Houston-area residents could rise in six months if a rate increase sought by the natural gas utility is approved by state regulators.