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2026 U.S. Winter Energy Market Outlook

2026 U.S. Winter Energy Market Outlook

During NRG’s U.S. Winter Market Outlook, moderator Denise Parr and speakers Jon deJong, Elizabeth Melisz, and David Olszak examined this year’s winter weather outlook, key energy trends, and the supply/demand factors shaping market conditions nationwide. They also provided practical procurement guidance to help your business navigate uncertainty, mitigate risk, and optimize energy spending.

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Hear our experts discuss:

 

  • Historical weather patterns and an outlook for the upcoming winter season, including the move to a Super El Niño
  • Key market conditions, including LNG, oil prices, and the impact of evolving capacity market designs
  • The continued impact of geopolitical events, data center policy, and demand growth from large loads
  • Tangible purchasing strategy tips that align with today’s pricing environment

Key takeaways

Want all the details at your fingertips? Read about what our experts discussed, get answers to frequently asked questions, and download a winter buying strategy cheat sheet.

 

Speakers

Jon deJong - Manager, Load Analytics and Meteorology, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Jon has been with NRG/Direct Energy since 2018. He provides day-to-day weather updates for all the major ISOs across North America, with an increasing focus on renewables and seasonal forecasting. His 18 years of professional forecasting experience include assessing weather and climate impacts for major league sports teams, the Department of Transportation, ERCOT, and railroads in the western U.S. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in meteorology from St. Cloud State University and currently resides in Spring, TX. 

Elizabeth Melisz - Account Executive, Technical Sales, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Elizabeth has over a decade of energy industry experience in North American regulated and deregulated markets. For the Technical Sales team, she specializes in the PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE regions, providing strategic solutions such as managed products, demand response, and renewables for commodity customers. She holds both CEM and CEP accreditations and a B.S. from Medaille University.

 

David Olszak - Client Strategist, Strategic Client Services, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

In his current role, David works with large commercial and industrial customers within the mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland). He has been in the energy industry since 2019, with experience in both the natural gas and power markets. David interacts with his customers daily with a focus on market data and intelligence, such as fundamentals and regulatory updates in the region. He provides reporting to customers to help them track their positions, mitigate risk, and manage energy spend. David is responsible for ensuring customers make the most informed decisions about their energy purchasing while establishing strong relationships and providing excellent customer service in the process.

Moderator

Denise Parr — Manager, West Integrated Sales, NRG Energy, Inc.

 

Denise is the manager of the Integrated Sales Desk in the West Region for NRG and is responsible for creating and executing the integrated broker strategy in Texas and California. Denise has spent 10 years at NRG, all of them within the broker channels.  After graduating from the University of Houston, Denise was a math teacher in the Texas Public School System before joining NRG Energy.

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