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Winter 2026–2027 Energy Renewals: What We've Learned and What's Changing Why timing, capacity costs, and supplier relationships matter more than ever this renewal season. As we enter November, Ananta Energy Source is preparing to help clients navigate one of our busiest renewal periods of the year.  We have more than 110 commercial accounts approaching year-end renewals, with another 40+ accounts scheduled for January and February 2027. But this isn't simply about renewing contracts. It's about applying what we've learned from previous winters, changing supplier requirements, and evolving electricity markets to make better purchasing decisions for our clients.

Nearly 20 years in energy procurement, 15 years of Ananta Energy Source, and somehow, every hospitality conference still teaches me something new. After another incredible experience at The Lodging Conference, here are six takeaways that stuck with me.

Capacity Isn’t Just Another Line Item — It’s the Hidden Risk Most Energy Contracts Don’t Explain 

Energy Market Update: What Happened, What’s Next, and How We Navigate the Next 30 Days

2025 Ohio Utility Price-To-Compare (PTC)

2025 Energy Strategy: What I’d Do If This Were My Hotel

Fighting Back Against Ohio’s Capacity Rate Hikes: How Hotel Owners Can Leverage Ananta’s Proven Approach

Transparency, Trust, and Community: What Sets Us Apart in Energy Procurement

ComEd Time-of-Day Pricing vs. Supplier Index Day-Ahead Rates: A Hotel Owner’s Guide

Natural Gas Market Summary – March 10, 2025 

Navigating between Full-Requirements, Capacity Pass-Thru, and Capacity Adjustment Energy Products in 2025: What You Need to Know

Undertanding the Impact and How Ananta Can Help

Bullish Market Overview

For electricity, BGE's rates more than doubled from 2.5¢ to 6.2¢ per kWh, Pepco's rates doubled from 2.6¢ to 6.2¢ per kWh, and Delmarva Power's rates more than doubled from 3.2¢ to 7¢ per kWh.