Abstract
Overview
Introduction
2005 was less eventful than previous years for the residential sector -
Centrica made the headlines whilst SSE made the running.
Scope
- An overview of the key themes and events of 2005 in energy retail.
- An examination of the underlying market fundamentals that shaped events in
2005, and many that will influence 2006 as well.
- A headline assessment of the winners and losers in the retail market.
Report Highlights
In 2005, as suppliers increased tariffs, capped/fixed energy offers managed to
secure a significant presence in the market Centrica managed to stem its
losses in 2005 by reducing its retail margin and through heavy marketing of
fixed price products
BETTA brought Scotland into a GB-wide wholesale market; RWE npower intends to
take advantage and SSE looks secure
Reasons to Purchase
- Identify the events that shaped 2005.
- Assess the fundamental themes that underpinned the retail market.
- Understand key supplier strategies.