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Building Performance Standards – Do you Need to Comply?

One growing concern that directly impacts many buildings either now…
July 22, 2024 Read More
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Changing Weather Patterns Drive Natural Gas Prices

After dropping to a 10-week low, natural gas prices rallied…
July 13, 2024 Read More
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Summertime Grilling at the Ronald McDonald House

Members of the Burton Team did some summer volunteering at…
July 8, 2024 Read More
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Intro to Greenhouse Gas Reporting

In today’s business climate, investors, clients, and colleagues expect companies…
April 17, 2024 Read More
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BURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2024 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR – SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR 10th YEAR IN A ROW

Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
March 26, 2024 Read More
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California’s Climate Disclosure Laws: What You Need to Know

Thousands of companies doing business in California will be required…
January 9, 2024 Read More
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Burton Sandwich Shoppe 2023

The Burton team ushered in the holiday season with a…
December 28, 2023 Read More
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Achieving Top Performing Buildings with ENERGY STAR® and LEED

Building owners and operators are faced with significant operating challenges…
August 4, 2023 Read More
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BURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2023 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR – SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR NINTH YEAR IN A ROW

Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
March 28, 2023 Read More
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A Warmer Than Normal Winter Continues to Drive Natural Gas Prices Lower

Natural gas prices declined for seven straight weeks, but for…
February 20, 2023 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Decline to Lowest Levels in a Year

It has been a bearish start to the year for…
January 17, 2023 Read More
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Electricity Basics

Those of us in the energy business throw around words…
December 13, 2022 Read More
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U. S. Natural Gas Storage Inventory Increases to Improve Fundamentals Before Winter

The natural gas fundamentals have continued to improve in recent…
November 22, 2022 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Fall to Three-Month Low

Natural gas prices are up 73% year-to-date, but have recently…
October 25, 2022 Read More
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Celebrating ENERGY STAR® and Certification Nation

Burton Energy Group has been grateful to partner with ENERGY…
October 18, 2022 Read More
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Inflation Reduction Act – Climate Provisions

On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law…
September 15, 2022 Read More
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Significant Heat Across the U.S. Drives Natural Gas Prices

Natural gas prices experienced another month of wild swings. The…
September 7, 2022 Read More
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Water Efficiency and Sustainability/ESG Framework

Consider the following points: Point 1: Sustainable water management means…
August 26, 2022 Read More
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A Scarce New World

The stories of Supply chain issues have become commonplace. We…
August 16, 2022 Read More
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LEED? What’s the Benefit and How to Obtain Certification

As the push toward carbon neutrality continues, the buildings we…
August 15, 2022 Read More
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A Challenging Road Ahead

The cover story from last month’s “The Economist” magazine was…
August 1, 2022 Read More

Shutdown of Freeport LNG Facility Places Bearish Pressure on Natural Gas Prices

After surging above $9 per MMBtu in May, natural gas…
July 1, 2022 Read More
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Burton’s Veteran Build- Habitat for Humanity

On Saturday, June 4th, six Burton employees woke up in…
June 10, 2022 Read More
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City Energy Mandates – When and How to Comply

We’ve noticed a growing trend that is difficult for many…
June 6, 2022 Read More
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Energy: A Safe Bet During Inflation?

Financial players can assume some level of economic turbulence at…
May 20, 2022 Read More
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BURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2022 ENERGY STAR® SUSTAINED-EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW

Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
May 5, 2022 Read More
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Natural Gas Continues to Experience Wild Price Swings

It has been a wild ride into spring this year,…
April 27, 2022 Read More
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Retail Support of $400B in Revenue

Twenty years ago, Burton Energy Group started with a single…
April 18, 2022 Read More
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European Demand Drives U.S. Energy Prices

Natural gas prices experienced some relief last week, declining nearly…
March 23, 2022 Read More
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Unprecedented Volatility Drives February Natural Gas Price

“Volatility” and “unprecedented” continue to be the theme of energy…
February 11, 2022 Read More
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Blazing Our Own Path

Our small company has always been independent and followed our…
February 2, 2022 Read More
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Natural Gas Starts to Rally again with Cold Weather Forecast

Natural gas prices experienced a bit of a rally to…
January 17, 2022 Read More
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The Burton Sandwich Shoppe of 2021 Partners with The Sandwich Project Atlanta

The Burton Sandwich Shoppe was full of many new faces…
January 14, 2022 Read More
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A Banner Year

There is one thing that many of us at Burton…
December 14, 2021 Read More
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Natural Gas Turns Bearish on Mild Winter Temperatures

2021 is now in the books and natural gas prices…
December 10, 2021 Read More
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“Tuning” Up HVAC Equipment for Colder Weather

As I start hearing Christmas tunes being played again this…
December 8, 2021 Read More
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Natural Gas Continues Volatile Path on News of Exports and Weather

The energy markets remain in a state of volatility, but…
November 19, 2021 Read More
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The Energy Detectives

A new building is constructed, and the building HVAC systems…
November 11, 2021 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Rally to Highest Levels in Seven Years

Natural gas prices have rallied to their highest levels since…
September 16, 2021 Read More
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Burton Bucket Brigade

Supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Atlanta has been…
September 14, 2021 Read More
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Exports and Weather Continue to Drive Natural Gas Prices

Natural gas prices are starting to see some relief, after…
August 20, 2021 Read More
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Everybody Likes Free Money

Burton’s experience in utility incentives, restaurant operations, and HVAC replacement…
July 23, 2021 Read More
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Volatility Returns to the Natural Gas Market

Earlier this month, Enbridge Inc.’s Texas Eastern Transmission unit (TETCO)…
June 23, 2021 Read More
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Stormwater and Sustainability

Cities and utilities across the country are progressively adopting or…
June 15, 2021 Read More
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Why Does a Strategy Matter When Buying Energy?

Energy markets and deregulation have seen changes over the years,…
June 8, 2021 Read More
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Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

Here at Burton, we are stewards of the environment and…
May 27, 2021 Read More
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Natural Gas Meets Resistance at $3.00/MMBtu

Natural gas prices have been hovering near the $3 level…
May 17, 2021 Read More
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Making a Difference with ENERGY STAR®

It has been great to see the impact firsthand that…
April 16, 2021 Read More
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BURTON ENERGY GROUP EARNS 2021 ENERGY STAR® SUSTAINED-EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW

Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it has…
April 13, 2021 Read More
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Unprecedented Weather and Price Volatility Brings About Near-Term Bullish Pressure

After polar vortex conditions overwhelmed Texas and the central U.S.…
March 17, 2021 Read More
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Burton Energy Group and Carbon Reporting

Carbon disclosures are difficult. Finding the raw data for energy,…
March 16, 2021 Read More
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Price Volatility Returns in the Wake of Executive Orders and Winter Temperatures

The past few weeks have brought about quite a bit…
February 15, 2021 Read More
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What is My “Capacity Tag” and How Does It Impact My Electric Supply Rate?

An electric supply rate is made up of multiple components.…
February 12, 2021 Read More
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2021 Looks to Rebound after 2020 Natural Gas Prices Average at Decade Lows

It has been more than a decade since natural gas…
January 12, 2021 Read More
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The Tradition Continues… Burton Sandwich Shoppe 2020

The Burton Sandwich Shoppe returned for 2020 and while new…
January 5, 2021 Read More
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Holiday Reflections

Most will agree that 2020 has been a year unlike…
December 7, 2020 Read More
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How to Prepare for the Winter Heating Season

As the motto of House Stark from “Game of Thrones”…
December 4, 2020 Read More
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Volunteering in 2020

It has become something of a tradition at Burton to…
November 21, 2020 Read More
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Minnesota Snow

I told myself, “I’ll just put them up early this…
October 21, 2020 Read More
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Natural Gas Market Finds Bullish Momentum

To say that this year has been a year like…
October 19, 2020 Read More
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Natural Gas Market is Poised for a Wild Ride this Fall

Since the attacks on the United States nineteen years ago,…
September 14, 2020 Read More
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August Sees Natural Gas Prices Rally

Natural gas prices have soared to their highest levels since…
August 21, 2020 Read More
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Utilities Continue to Offer Financial Assistance Amid Pandemic

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, utilities across the…
August 15, 2020 Read More
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Summer Heat Drives Demand, but Natural Gas Prices Remain Low

The month of July has ushered in record heat across…
July 20, 2020 Read More
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Adapting to the New Normal

Similar to most businesses, Burton Energy Group has been dealing…
July 2, 2020 Read More
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Demand is Lagging, but Summer Weather Could Drive Natural Gas Pricing

After experiencing some price volatility in early May, natural gas…
June 12, 2020 Read More
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California Direct Access

Direct Access (DA) is a retail service where customers behind…
June 5, 2020 Read More
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A Bullish Run in Natural Gas Prices Subsides on Weak Demand

Natural gas prices have been on a wild ride these…
May 18, 2020 Read More
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Burton Works From Home

The majority of Burton employees work in our office every…
May 13, 2020 Read More
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Financial and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Energy Markets

Economic uncertainty has been weighing on all markets, as the…
April 17, 2020 Read More

Energy Markets Feel Impact of Volatile Financial Markets

While the financial markets have been whipsawing this week amid…
March 12, 2020 Read More
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Energy Audits…Does My City Require One?

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I had the…
March 6, 2020 Read More
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A Fluid Look Into Water Meters

Most people never think twice about their water meter. At…
February 20, 2020 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Decline with Continued Warmer Temperatures

This year, Punxsutawney Phil took his place on Gobbler’s Knob…
February 11, 2020 Read More
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Overview of Energy Savings Best Practices

One of the cornerstones of Burton’s energy management approach with…
January 23, 2020 Read More
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Natural Gas Bears Ring in the New Year with Low Prices

A new year, a new decade, and it’s the natural…
January 13, 2020 Read More
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The Burton Sandwich Shoppe Takes on a New Look in 2019

Burton’s annual tradition of making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…
January 6, 2020 Read More
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Natural Gas Declines with High Production Output

Since early November, natural gas prices have continued to slide.…
December 17, 2019 Read More
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Colder Temperatures Bring Bulls to the Natural Gas Market

The eastern half of the United States is starting to…
November 12, 2019 Read More
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Burton’s Pumpkin Patch

This fall, we added a couple of new pumpkins to…
November 6, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Lose Momentum and Turn Lower Amid Fall Temperatures

Last month, natural gas prices were rising and the October…
October 14, 2019 Read More
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On the Energy Trail…in Mayberry?

One of my favorite pastimes is watching reruns of the…
October 8, 2019 Read More

Natural Gas Showing Signs of Volatility

Natural gas has experienced an uptick in pricing, after experiencing…
September 16, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Hit Three Year Lows with Record High Demand

Natural gas demand is at record highs, but prices continue…
August 13, 2019 Read More
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Managing Your Electric Demand to Reduce Costs

As everyone knows, the arrival of summer means not only…
August 2, 2019 Read More
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A Complacent Natural Gas Market Starts to See Some Price Action

The natural gas market has been relatively complacent in recent…
July 19, 2019 Read More
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Happy 4th of July and Happy 50th for Peachtree Road Race

There are a lot of reasons to celebrate on the…
July 12, 2019 Read More
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Do what you can, When you can

Volunteering is a key pillar of the Burton culture and…
June 19, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Tumbles after Robust Storage Report

Natural gas prices settled at a three-year low this week,…
June 7, 2019 Read More
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Celebrating Burton’s New Bloom!

At Burton Energy Group, we enjoy celebrating each other’s accomplishments,…
May 22, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Bulls Continue to Sit the Sidelines

The bulls of the natural gas market have been pushed…
May 13, 2019 Read More
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GA Power ICF Appreciation Dinner

Burton Energy Group was invited to attend a private dinner…
May 1, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Prices Declining While Temperatures Increasing

Spring is upon us and the warmer temperatures these past…
April 14, 2019 Read More
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Burton Energy Group Earns 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence

Burton Energy Group is proud to announce that it received…
April 9, 2019 Read More
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Happy National Beer Day

April 7th is National Beer Day and in honor of…
April 8, 2019 Read More
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A Trip to the Top…of an LNG Tank

The Women’s Energy Network of Atlanta recently hosted a tour…
March 29, 2019 Read More
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Strong Production Balances Increased Demand for Recent Heating

Natural gas has spent this past week trading in a…
March 11, 2019 Read More
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5 Energy Effecient NFL Stadiums

With the Super Bowl being held in Atlanta recently, Burton…
February 18, 2019 Read More
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Bears Return to the Natural Gas Market upon Warmer Weather Forecasts

Natural gas prices have returned to sub-$3 levels for the…
February 12, 2019 Read More
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PB&J Day 2018

Here at Burton, we have a longstanding holiday tradition called…
January 18, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Changes the Tide to Start 2019

To kick off the new year, the natural gas market…
January 11, 2019 Read More
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Natural Gas Rallies to Start Winter

The natural gas market has ended 2018 with a bang!…
December 7, 2018 Read More
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Frequent Flyer Club

It’s 8:00am Monday morning, it’s not a holiday (you think),…
December 5, 2018 Read More
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Taking Joy In Life’s Little Redirects

Atypically this Sunday, I ran to the office briefly. Upon…
November 21, 2018 Read More
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Bulls Take Control at First Sign of Winter

The bullish sentiment has continued to increase in the natural…
November 14, 2018 Read More
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Top 4 Ways to Prepare Your Building for the Winter Season

There are signs everywhere now – cool mornings, less daylight,…
November 6, 2018 Read More
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ESCO Water Support in Japan

Given Burton’s strong history providing water audits within a variety…
October 16, 2018 Read More
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Volatility Returns to the Natural Gas Market

The bulls have come off the bench and taken control…
October 15, 2018 Read More
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Behind The Scenes – Burton Break Room

A behind the scenes look at the Burton Break Room.…
October 3, 2018 Read More
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The Santa Shuffle 5K

Burton is excited to be a sponsor of our first…
October 2, 2018 Read More
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Two Incredible Visits at Ronald McDonald House

We have successfully made two more dinners at Ronald McDonald…
September 20, 2018 Read More
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Natural Gas Production and Storage Increase, Pushing Prices Lower

After weeks of natural gas storage reports coming in below…
September 7, 2018 Read More
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Energy Star: Awards and Achievements

Burton Energy Group was recognized for the fourth time as…
August 24, 2018 Read More
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Natural Gas Rallies Back to Start August

The natural gas market continues to be competitively priced, as…
August 13, 2018 Read More
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Price Volatility Muted by Production Growth

Natural gas prices have edged back below the $3.00 per…
July 9, 2018 Read More
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Sustaining Award Winning Work

On April 20th, 2018, Burton Energy Group was officially recognized…
July 2, 2018 Read More
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Balancing Supply and Demand Weighs on Natural Gas Prices

Natural gas prices for 2018 continue to average below where…
June 11, 2018 Read More
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Top 4 Ways to Prepare Your Building for the Summer

It seems like we rapidly moved from the winter season…
May 18, 2018 Read More
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Record Natural Gas Production Overshadows Low Inventories

Is Spring finally here to stay? Winter was starting to…
May 4, 2018 Read More
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Home Cooking and Warm Hearts Shared at the Ronald McDonald House

The team at Burton Energy Group is looking forward to…
May 1, 2018 Read More
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Happy Earth Day 2018!

Happy Earth Day! Every April 22nd, people around the world…
April 23, 2018 Read More
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St. Patrick’s Day Build

Rather than celebrate my non-existent Irish Heritage, I decided to…
April 13, 2018 Read More
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Market Remains Flat with Low Storage, High Production and Mixed Weather

The April contract moved into the prompt position at $2.686…
April 10, 2018 Read More
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Diamonds and Pearls for Crimson Tide Girls

The University of Alabama started the year off with a…
April 3, 2018 Read More
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Do You Know Your Grid IQ?

Have you ever thought about what Thomas Edison would think…
March 19, 2018 Read More
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Bears Take Over As Extreme Cold Pushes Out

As the extreme cold temperatures pushed out, the bears took…
March 9, 2018 Read More
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Natural Gas Spread Widens with Warmer Weather in the Forecast

The February contract moved into the prompt position with bullish…
February 9, 2018 Read More
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Natural Gas Makes a Bearish Start to 2018

Happy New Year and hello Winter! Old Man Winter has…
January 12, 2018 Read More
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2017 PB&J Day

Here at Burton we have a longstanding tradition called “PB&J…
January 4, 2018 Read More
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The Staples Platts Journey

As I watched Bob Valair accept the Platts Global Energy…
January 2, 2018 Read More
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Have a Happy and Energy-Efficient Holiday!

Happy Holidays from everyone at Burton Energy Group! As you…
December 22, 2017 Read More
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Burton Builds with Habitat for Humanity

One Saturday morning at 7:30am, a group of four of…
December 15, 2017 Read More
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That’s a Wrap, but Where is Natural Gas Headed?

2017 for natural gas is officially in the books! The…
December 11, 2017 Read More
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October’s Scavenger Hunt Shenanigans – Epitomizing the Saying “Work Hard Play Hard”

At Burton, we hold quarterly meetings that always end with…
November 27, 2017 Read More