Energy Insights - December 2008

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Energy Insights - December 2008

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Contract Terms in a New Financial Climate

As a result of the high risk involved with operating in today’s fragile markets, lenders and those entities who post capital on behalf of third parties may act more prudently to reduce their risk exposure and accommodate for the increased cost of lending or extending credit. This has translated to shorter fixed-price contracts for customers.

In past issues of Energy Insights, we’ve discussed the state of the global financial markets and how credit is much harder to secure in the quantities in which it was previously available and readily flowing. In this issue, we explore how energy suppliers post capital on behalf of their customers and how the terms on energy contracts have changed in response to tighter capital markets.

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Table of Contents
>> 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 thehistorical 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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