Energy Insights - November 2008

Direct Energy

Energy Insights - November 2008

Featured Article

In the Power Industry, Does Your Energy Provider Have Staying Power?

Energy service providers (ESPs), like Direct Energy Business, face many risks within their realm of operation—from changes in generation cost, to demand and scheduling, to the length and terms of contracts they enter into with customers, to the financial stability of the customers they serve—all of which must be carefully evaluated and managed every day.

With several key players exiting the market, Direct Energy Business is aware of heightened concerns from customers and businesses across North America regarding the security and stability of their energy suppliers.

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Table of Contents
>> New This Month - Feedback Feature
Have something on your mind as you read through the information in Energy Insights? Be sure to take advantage of our new feedback function in each section of the newsletter.
>> Buying Strategies for a Volatile Market
Take a look at year-to-date commodity pricing trends and some of the key factors that have influenced the price of electricity, natural gas and crude oil.  Find out what the market outlook is in the months ahead and what you can do to better manage your purchasing strategies.
>> Regional Market Updates
Find out more about what’s going on in your region in terms of government and regulatory affairs issues that affect commodity pricing and retail customer choice. See how Direct Energy Business is working on behalf of our customers to help secure favorable legislation and initiatives that support competitive wholesale markets and deregulation.
>> Sustainable Solutions Update
Keep up with the latest changes, implementations and decisions surrounding renewable energy, cap-and-trade and greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
>> Commodity Pricing Charts
See the latest commodity pricing charts, including crude and natural gas 12-month futures and monthly settlements, as well as the historical average weekly coal spot prices for the past three years.
>> Company News & Events
Find out more about what’s going on at Direct Energy Business, a Direct Energy company, and read the latest news from our parent company, Centrica, plc.
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