Energy Insights - March 2009

Direct Energy

Energy Insights - March 2009

Featured Article

New Studies Address Misperceptions about Electricity Markets

With debates on retail competition brewing in several states, three studies that support retail competition by addressing key misconceptions around electricity market structuring were released in early March. The studies, authored by industry experts, were featured in communications released by the COMPETE Coalition, and addressed: the misperceptions about maintaining the single price rule in electricity markets, versus pay-as-bid; the misperceptions about the role of long-term contracts in incentivizing capital investments; and how the current criticisms of electricity markets are based on past bad business decisions rather than lack of real analysis of wholesale electricity market design.

>> Learn more
 
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.
>> Contact Us