• Amperon's energy trading analysis highlights linked gas and electricity price risks, with hedging and forecasting helping businesses manage sudden swings.
• Winter Storm Fern nearly doubled benchmark US gas prices in January 2026; eastern US peak-hour power prices reached several times usual levels.
• Natural gas supplied about 40% of US electricity in 2025, leaving wholesale power prices closely tied to gas markets.
• Wind and solar supplied about 18% of US electricity that year, reducing gas demand when output was strong.
• Weather-driven demand changes can leave utilities buying unhedged power at peak prices, increasing the importance of accurate forecasts.

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