NEI Energy Markets Report (April 3rd - 7th)

Here's a summary of what went on in the energy markets last week:

Electricity prices increased in the East and Midwest but mostly decreased in the West (see pages 1 & 2). Gas prices at the Henry Hub fell $0.19 to $6.99/MMBtu (see page 4).

Electricity consumption is expected to increase only slightly in 2006 (0.7 percent) because of weak heating-related demand this past January and the lower expected cooling-related demand this summer in comparison to conditions seen in 2005. Electric power sector consumption of coal is projected to increase by 0.7 percent in 2006 and by another 1.8 percent in 2007. Total natural gas consumption in 2006 is projected to fall below 2005 levels then increase by 3.4 percent in 2007 (see page 8).

For the report click here (pdf). It is also located on NEI's Nuclear Statistics webpage.

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