15-20% Increase in Energy Costs Expected for Northeast US in 2026 — Is Your Business Ready?

Businesses across the Northeast should prepare for a 15–20% increase in energy costs heading into 2026. Record-high capacity prices, rising demand from data centers, and supply constraints on both electricity and natural gas are putting major pressure on regional energy markets.

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and regional market operators, wholesale prices are already climbing — and those increases are expected to reach end-user bills soon. For manufacturers, commercial facilities, and institutions, that means higher operational costs and tighter margins unless action is taken now.

Why it’s happening:

• Record-high capacity auction prices across PJM and ISO-NE

• Surging data center demand and grid congestion

• Natural gas supply constraints and infrastructure limits

• Rising network and transmission costs

What you can do:

• Lock in favorable rates before winter volatility hits

• Implement an Energy Management Strategy to control load and costs

• Evaluate efficiency, demand response, and onsite generation options

• Leverage incentives and sustainability programs to offset expenses

Talk to us about how we can make your business become more resilient against increasing energy costs. We'll help you strategize, fund and implement the answers to your energy problems. It's what we do...

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