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Forward curve — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:21:35 PM

Forward curve

Category: Procurement

The market's current expectation of future electricity prices, expressed as a price for each future delivery month or year. Energy buyers use the forward curve to evaluate hedging strategies and time procurement decisions.

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