US natural gas stockpiles gained less than anticipated last week, putting further pressure on rising prices of the fuel. Electricity rates may be increased soon to help utilities cope with the nearly doubling in price for natural gas since last year. One factor restraining price growth today is the strengthening of the dollar compared to the euro. Almost every day now, energy markets are sending a clear message: its time to transition to an efficient use of renewables as quickly as possible. SET aims to help individuals and communities do just that.