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Analyst lists 10 key questions for the power sector in 2025

Investing.com — Analysts at Wolfe Research have identified ten key questions for the power sector as it navigates 2025. 

These questions touch on market performance, regulatory changes, mergers, and other factors likely to influence utilities and independent power producers (IPPs).

The first question examines whether the power sector can sustain its recent run of outperformance. 

Over 2023 and 2024, stocks such as Vistra, Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG), and Talen Energy saw massive gains. 

Analysts are monitoring whether this momentum will persist or taper off, as investor enthusiasm has shown signs of slowing.

Next (LON:NXT), Wolfe Research considers the potential for mergers and acquisitions or new initial public offerings. 

With Constellation’s $29 billion acquisition of Calpine sparking activity, questions linger about whether private portfolios like Lightning Power or Alpha Gen might go public or if they will instead merge with existing players.

Data center expansion remains a pressing issue. Companies such as Vistra, NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), PSEG, and Constellation are expected to announce projects to maintain investor confidence. 

However, competition among independent and regulated markets could create challenges.

A key risk for the sector lies in the hyperscale spending by companies like NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and major tech firms like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). 

Wolfe Research warns that any slowdown in AI-related data center growth could disrupt projections, particularly for IPPs reliant on those deals.

The regulatory landscape presents additional uncertainties. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has yet to establish a clear policy on co-located generation, an issue that has pitted Constellation against Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC). 

The resolution of this debate will determine how quickly projects in regions like PJM can move forward.

Analysts are also tracking the potential effects of the political landscape, particularly the influence of a new administration. 

Key issues include whether the Biden administration’s greenhouse gas rules for power plants will be rolled back and whether there will be new subsidies for natural gas under former President Trump.

Capacity auction pricing in PJM markets is another area of focus. Pricing for 2025/2026 reached an all-time high of $270 per megawatt-day, raising questions about sustainability amid rising demand and rule changes. 

Tight market conditions also loom large for regional grids like ERCOT, PJM, and MISO, where reliability risks could drive energy prices higher.

Building new buildings and deciding what to do with existing assets are structural questions facing the sector. 

Key trends include delayed retirements, coal-to-gas conversions, and regulated utilities potentially owning generation. 

Among the recent developments are those in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as those under the Texas Energy Fund.

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