Lockdown

  • Commercial and market outlook

    Chart of the week | Saying goodbye to 2020

    While lockdown may have been the most used word overall in 2020, in the energy sector net zero would certainly give it a run for its money. The raft of policy announcements, particularly in the last few weeks, will lead to a dramatic change in sector especially with moves to...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    Chart of the week | Ramping up: demand levels, power prices and the outlook ahead

    With the recent easing of lockdown measures allowing the re-opening of many parts of the economy, in this Chart of the Week, we take a look at how his has impacted electricity demand and power prices. GB power prices for baseload electricity in recent weeks would suggest that the market...

  • Home supply and services

    Chart of the week | Road to recovery: COVID-19 and the smart rollout

    The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the smart meter rollout is uncertain, although modelling from BEIS and Ofgem has provided early indications of future installation levels. In this week’s Chart of the week we compare these assessments against pre-pandemic expectations. With the introduction of social distancing and lockdown...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    Chart of the week | Demand returning to normal?

    At the beginning of the week, 15 June, non-essential business was allowed to open. This follows a removal of lockdown restrictions which have meant many more people returning to work. This week's 'Chart of the week' explores how these changes affected electricity demand.