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2026 New York Energy Market Update

2026 New York Energy Market Update

During NRG’s New York Energy Update, Albert Lussier, Angela Schorr, Erik Listor, and Karen Dieckman share insights on the factors shaping the state’s electricity and natural gas markets. They also covered energy procurement approaches that can help New York businesses manage risk in a changing market.

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Hear our experts discuss:

  • Key market drivers, including regional regulatory developments, global and geopolitical trends, and fundamentals such as energy production, demand, and weather patterns
  • The latest developments with the Champlain Hudson Power Express and what they mean for Zone J capacity, along with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and how growing large load demand may affect prices
  • Energy procurement strategies aligned to current market conditions and different risk profiles

Key takeaways

Want all the details at your fingertips? Read about what our experts discussed during the webinar in an easy-to-understand summary sheet.

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Speakers

Angela Schorr – Director, Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Angela Schorr has a 32-year tenure in the energy industry. Her career spans roles at companies such as Brooklyn Union Gas, KeySpan Energy, and Direct Energy. For NRG, she serves on the Regulatory Affairs team, focusing on New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. She enjoys the relationship-building aspect of her job, working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve their energy goals. Angela holds a B.S. in Accounting, and a Master of Business Administration in Statistics from St. John’s University and resides in New York.

Karen Dieckman - Technical Sales, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Karen Dieckman has over three decades experience in the energy industry. Beginning her career at Hess Corporation, she held a variety of roles including operations, sales, training and development, and marketing. Upon moving to NRG, Karen joined the Technical Sales team as the representative handling New York, New Jersey, and the mid-Atlantic regions. The Technical Sales team provides strategic commodity solutions across power and natural gas, as well as assisting customers to navigate local laws, demand response programs, and renewable energy programs. Karen holds a B.S. in Business Marketing & Decision Sciences from Miami University, and a Master’s in Business Finance from the University of New Orleans. She currently resides at the Jersey Shore with her family. 

Erik Listor – Client Strategist, Portfolio Services, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Erik Listor has spent 7 years in the energy industry, beginning his career in energy management for a building operations team, providing commercial energy procurement and demand management strategies. Currently, he serves as a Client Strategist for the eastern sales region, with a focus on NRG's New York customer portfolio. He helps customers to strategize their energy procurement and manage risk through market insights and advanced analytics. Erik is responsible for ensuring customers make the most informed decisions around their energy purchasing strategies, while providing the highest possible service experience. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Messiah College and is a Certified Energy Manager with the Association of Energy Engineers.

Moderator

 

Albert Lussier – Senior Manager Northeast Structured Sales, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Al currently serves as the Senior Manager Northeast Structured Sales for NRG, overseeing a team of seven account managers and over 70 indirect reports. His team focuses on natural gas and power sales to key Northeastern C&I customers, providing customized layered energy strategies and tailored account support. He has significant expertise in pricing strategy, market intel, demand response, and renewables. Prior to joining NRG (via Direct Energy) in 2007, Al served at Hess Corporation, Select Energy, and Northeast Utilities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a Literature concentration from Muhlenberg College.

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