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ENGIE Energy Census Highlights Industry Trends

ENGIE North America, in collaboration with the Energy Research Consulting Group (ERCG), released the 2025 North American Business Energy Census on May 29, 2025. This report, now in its third year, seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and sentiments from a variety of energy market participants, including over 100 aggregators, brokers, and consultants (ABCs). Together, these professionals serve approximately 760,000 end-use customer locations.

Anne-Laure Chassanite, the CEO of ENGIE Resources, emphasized the critical role that energy suppliers play between supply and demand, particularly in today's unpredictable environment. She stated, "Our unwavering commitment to renewable energy helps us navigate market volatility and assures a sustainable future.”

The 2025 Census identifies several key trends that reflect the current state of the energy market:

1. Strategic Role of Energy: Notably, there has been a subtle shift in priorities, with 10% of survey respondents indicating that energy is perceived as less strategic by their end-user clients. This suggests a potential re-evaluation of energy's importance in business planning amid changing circumstances.

2. Price and Volatility Expectations: Survey participants anticipate increased volatility in both natural gas and power prices, indicative of a turbulent market influenced by geopolitical tensions and climate concerns.

3. Acceptance of Green Premium: There is a noted softening in demand for renewable energy options among customers, particularly regarding price premiums associated with such power sources, which may influence future investment strategies.

4. Regulatory Support: Survey findings indicate a growing awareness among ABCs about the necessity for enhanced advocacy efforts aimed at improving regulatory frameworks that govern energy management.

5. Impact on Mergers and Acquisitions: The quest for reliable and sustainable energy resources is intensifying, influencing mergers and acquisitions within the sector. This trend may prompt strategic consolidations aimed at maximizing resource utilization.

6. Market Information Challenges: Interestingly, there has been a slight decline in the perceived availability of high-quality market information, suggesting that improved data access may become a focal point moving forward.

The insights derived from this year’s Census are essential for organizations striving to comprehend and navigate the complexities of energy management as they contend with fluctuations in pricing and supply dynamics. The report reinforces the critical need for adaptive and forward-thinking strategies aligned with the evolving landscape of energy demand and regulatory shifts.

To access the complete findings from the 2025 Business Energy Census, visit ENGIE North America's website. ENGIE Resources, as part of ENGIE North America, provides tailored insights drawn from a breadth of firms across various sectors and revenue categories.

ERCG, based in Boston, specializes in business intelligence and consulting for participants in the energy market, offering guidance on market entry strategies and investment opportunities. Young Kim, Principal at ERCG, commented, "Energy ABCs are uniquely positioned to observe the rapidly evolving economic and political environment and their consequent effects on end-user clients.” The annual Census serves as a valuable resource for tracking sentiment shifts within the business community.

About ENGIE

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ENGIE North America serves as a vital part of ENGIE, a global leader in facilitating the energy transition toward a carbon-neutral economy. The company operates with a workforce of 98,000 people across 30 countries, comprehensively covering the energy value chain from production to sales infrastructures. ENGIE maintains a firm commitment to sustainability, investing over $10 billion annually to foster energy transitions and achieve a net-zero carbon target by 2045. For further details regarding ENGIE in North America, please visit ENGIE North America’s official website or follow them on LinkedIn.