Natural gas generation was up significantly to take advantage of low natural gas prices. (eia.gov)
In 2012, an increase in the domestic supply of natural gas, combined with the recession and a warm winter, resulted in low natural gas prices around the country. (blog.cleanenergy.org)
In recent years, historically low natural gas prices have driven down wholesale electricity costs as plant owners switched to that fuel, making nuclear power less competitive financially. (timesunion.com)