2005 was less eventful than previous years for the residential sector - Centrica made the headlines whilst SSE made the running.

• 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.


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.