Abstract
Overview
Introduction
2005 was another hard year for the B2B energy sector with continued high and
volatile prices driving uncertainty. Third party intermediaries continued to
increase their role in the market whilst flexible purchasing emerged in power.
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
Wholesale energy markets in the UK have shown high prices and volatility once
again in 2005, but these have not been matched in the EU
Ofgem, the DTI and the FSA have all investigated the high prices and
volatility in the wholesale gas market of recent years without reaching any
satisfactory conclusions
Reasons to Purchase
- Identify the events that shaped 2005.
- Assess the fundamental themes that underpinned the retail market.
- Understand key supplier strategies.