http://www.meuc.co.uk Major Energy Userc Council en-us http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Front month gas and power has increased during the week by 2.5 - 3% while front season Win '13 is up by 1% during the period. The increases are mainly due to a tightness in the power and gas supply arrangements. Norwegian gas facility have entered into a scheduled maintenance phase from now until the end of the first week in June with gas exports to Europe correspondingly reduced by 54 MCM. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricty price across the front months and the front season dropped by a further 1% during the period. Gas supplies remained reasonably healthy during the period although a shortfall through the Langeled pipeline was more than compensated by LNG contributions. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-solutions-in-action-â€-free-event Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 ENERGY SOLUTIONS IN ACTION – free event http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-solutions-in-action-â€-free-event http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Prices have moved both down and up during the course of the last week finally finishing around half a percent up for both gas and electricity in the front months and the front seasons. Most of the upward movement came on the Friday as both Brent Crude and CO2 prices had significant upwards movements. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7513---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity prices have fallen significantly during the last week with front month power down 2.7% and front month gas down 3%. Seasonal prices have also fallen by similar amounts. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/22413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Electrcitiy and gas prices have fallen this week with the front summer months down by as 1.5 and 3% respectively and the winter season by 0.5%. A return to seasonal normal temperatures (SNT) has been partially responsible for the fall but also improvements in LNG imports and CO2 legalislation. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/22413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and Electricity prices moved downward at the start of the week and then increased as we approached the weekend to end the period 0.5% up for the front months but 1.8% down for the Win'13 season. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity trends moved in different direction this week with gas increasing as the period ends and electricty reducing albeit at a slight rate. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices increased during the week by 1.8% as gas supply concerns to dominate the sentiment and ambient temperatures continue at 8 deg C below seasonal norms. The gas demand had increased by mid week to 120 MCM above normal volumes. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2413---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26313---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Electricity and gas prices have risen sharply during the week driven mainly by short term concerns on gas availability. Seasonal prices rose by 2% in electricity and gas while month ahead prices increased by over 4% during the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26313---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11313---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11313---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/buying-and-using-utilities-march-2013-edition Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Click here to view the latest issue http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/buying-and-using-utilities-march-2013-edition http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices dropped at the start of the week and then rose gradually towards the weekend to end the session 0.8% up for gas and up 1% for electricity. The front month price movements faired worse with gas up 1.2 % and electricity up 2. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal and front month prices for both gas and electricity saw both upward movement and then downward movement during the course of the week with all products ending the period less than 0.5 % higher than last week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity prices saw rises and falls during the week with gas (seasonal and front month) eventually finishing the period 0.5% down while seasonal electricity traded flat. The only downward movement during the period was front month electricity down 1. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity started the week in a downward direction as milder temperatures kicked in and demand fell. This was short lived and by Friday prices across the near and far curve recovered to end the week 1.7% up for gas and 1% up for electricity. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4213---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and Power prices saw another week of "yo yo" activity one day up the next day down. However the week finished with seasonal prices up by 2% for gas and 0.3% for electricity. The front month of Feb (now finished) saw downward movement with electricity down 2. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices have increased during the week but not by as much as I might have expected. Seasonal gas is up by half a percent while month ahead gas has increased by 1.2%. A similar situation arises in electricity with seasonal prices up 0. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/offsetting-future-energy-cost-increases-reducing-energy-consumption Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Learn the management techniques needed for a successful energy reduction programme, necessary to offset rising electricity and gas prices which lie at the heart of the move to a low carbon economy over the next several years. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/offsetting-future-energy-cost-increases-reducing-energy-consumption http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Electricity and gas prices have increased since the turn of the new year with seasonal prices up by 1.5% on average and month ahead prices up by 2% for electricity and 2.7% for gas. The return to work associated with increased demand coupled with a forecast return to colder temperatures by the month end appear to be the main driving forces. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices fell further during Christmas week with gas dropping by 1.5% and electricity 1.2%. The front month prices experiences even further pressure falling approximately 2.5% for both commodities. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1113---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/231212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasoanal gas and power prices have fallen this week by 0.7% but front month prices have reduced even further typically 1.5% for gas and over 2.0% for electricity. A reduction in demand in the run up to Christmas coupled with milder temperatures (now expected to continue into January) have been the main drivers. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/231212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/171212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 This week is well defined as a week of two halves with the early part of the week being subjected to sub zero temperatures and the latter part of the week in temperatures above seasonal norms. There has been price movement also in different directions with seasonal gas moving up by 0. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/171212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/uk-power-networks-business-plans-for-ofgems-next-regulatory-period-hugh-conway Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 UK Power Networks, the Distribution Network Operator for the South and East, has now published a consultation on its business plans for 2015-2023. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/uk-power-networks-business-plans-for-ofgems-next-regulatory-period-hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc---crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-update---eddie-proffitt Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The Treasury today confirmed it would retain the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and simplify it from April 2013. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc---crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-update---eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Despite temperatures being a few degrees below seasonal norms, gas and electricity seasonal prices ended the week down by 1 - 1.2% with front month prices down even further 1.5 - 2%. Its difficult to put a finger on what the main driver has been but a relaxation in the tensions between Isreal and Hammas must surely be a contributing factor. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/261112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices rose slightly during the course of the week by approximately 0.5% but front month and day ahead prices by a somewhat higher figure, typically 1.5%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/261112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices finish the week pretty much where they started but this does not mean that there was zero activity. A series of upwards and downward pressures appears to have had the net effect of cancelling one another out. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/121112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0000 This week saw monthly and seasonal energy prices increasing and decreasing during the period but ending up over the week by 1.2% electricity and 1.7% on gas. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/121112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/61112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Near month and seasonal energy prices all came off during the week as healthy supplies of gas and electricity where available to the marketplace. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/61112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/291012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices dropped during the week by around 1%. It would have been nearly 2% but a rally on Friday send short and seasonal prices back in an upward direction. The rally seems to have been as a result of a re-forecasting of lower ambient temperatures into the first week in November. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/291012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Despite healthly gas supplies and falling crude oil prices, seasonal gas and electricty prices have risen by 3.0% and 2.5% respectively during the week. Cooler ambient temperatures and low LNG cargos into UK facilities appear to be the main upward drivers for gas. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/commercial-interruptible-gas-contracts Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC have developed the following questionnaire with suppliers to help assess the willingness of consumers to contract for commercial interruption with their supplier. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/commercial-interruptible-gas-contracts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/151012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity have again risen and fallen during the week but still managed to finish the session 0.5% down during the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/151012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/81012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices fell during the week and then on Friday upturned again to finish the period 0.5% down from last time. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/81012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/regional-business-energy-conference--supplier-exhibition-autumn-2012 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 09.10.12 Leeds, The Royal Armouries http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/regional-business-energy-conference--supplier-exhibition-autumn-2012 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-training-academy-autumn-2012--introductory-seminar-to-the-new-energy-management-standard-iso50001-and-the-certified-energy-manager-qualification Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 25.10.12 South Bank University, London http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-training-academy-autumn-2012--introductory-seminar-to-the-new-energy-management-standard-iso50001-and-the-certified-energy-manager-qualification http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/buying-and-using-utilities--october-2012-edition Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Click here to view the latest issue http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/buying-and-using-utilities--october-2012-edition http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices fell and then rose again as the week progressed but ending the period some 1.4% lower overall. The protest strikes in Greece and a falling Spanish GDP placed downward pressure on Crude Oil but this was a short lived experience as tensions between Iran and Israel soon reversed the trends so that Brent Crude end the week up at $113 a barrel. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11012---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Gas and electricity prices fell during the week and then rose again as the week finished. Hovever a 2.5% reduction is recorded over the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices have again seen ups and downs during the week with gas experiencing a 1.3% rise and electricity a 0.5% reduction over the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices have stayed reasonable even during the week with some slight excursions up and then down. Prices finish the week 0.5% up over the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices fell and then rose during the week, ending the period at 0.5% down. Several factors played an influence. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3912---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Power and gas prices showed little movement during the week with electricity virtually zero movement and gas up by 1% only. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/22812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity prices continued to increase during the week with a small respite occurring on Wednesday when we actually saw a fall due mainly to above ambient temperatures. All in all, the week ends with seasonal prices up by 1.5% from last time. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/22812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricty increased during the week by 2.5% across the forward curve. Despite the above seasonal normal temperatures gas supplies into the UK experienced a fall off as the Kollnes Gas Processing plant enters a maintenance period which will see it out of action until 10th September. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13812---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Energy prices have been up and down during the course of the week with gas eventually finishing the period 1% up on the front season and power 1.7% down on the front season. It's unusual for power and gas to be heading in different directions. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices rose and then fell during the course of the week as Brent Crude exceeded $102 a barrel midweek and then fell to close at $98 a barrel by Friday's close. The near months and week ahead prices however continued to rise by 1 - 2% in both fuels as the Norwegian oil workers dispute remains unresolved and seasonal temperatures continue below normal levels. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Energy price fell and then rose during the week finishing with a dramatic rise on Friday which drove price up to an increase of between 2 and 2.8% during the period. The hirger rate being further out on the curve. The friday rise was as a result of the news that Eurozone members would make direct payments to ailing banks in order to tackle the credit crisis. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2712---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 This week saw prices rise and fall as conflicting pressures hit the markets. Overall during the period prices ended 1% down across the near and far curves. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-reducing-energy-consumption-one-day-training-course-and-workbook Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 This one-day course and 96 page workbook explains the management techniques necessary for improving energy efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. Part of the MEUC’s acclaimed Energy Training programme, this course focuses on the statistical techniques necessary to accelerate your energy efficiency programme plus reviewing the options available and showing how to run successful energy campaigns. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-reducing-energy-consumption-one-day-training-course-and-workbook http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-meuc-members Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Welcome to the newest MEUC members, Aldi, Anglian Windows, Barchester Health, Bernard Matthews, Government Procurement Service, SGP Property, UK Power Networks and WEMS http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/new-meuc-members http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 A very quiet week on the energy markets with prices ending the period very much where they started. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices over the near and far curves rose and fell during the last week but ending the period down by anything between 0.5 - 1%. The higher falls being experienced on the far curve. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6612---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 28 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Energy prices rose and fell during the week finally ending around 0.5% up on this time last week. The economic situation in the Eurozone and the increased ambient temperatures all contributing to bearish pressures. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Front months and seasonal gas and electricity prices both fell by 3.5 - 4.5% during the course of the last week. The main drivers have clearly been the economic situation in the eurozone with Greek elections, a further reduction in their credit rating to CCC and the general disquiet in Spain and Portugal. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Electricity and gas prices have dropped during the week by around 1.5% driven mainly by concerns of economic uncertainity. The Eurozone is in the news again with workers in Greece and Spain objecting loudly on austerity measures and China has reported some poor results on industrial output. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14512---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and electricity prices saw a fall during the early part of the week and then followed by a rise on Thursday and Friday. The period ended with price half a percent down during the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas markets saw a general reduction in prices during the week across the near and far curves. Month ahead prices saw a 2.5% reduction while seasonal prices (Win '12) saw 3% drop. The reductions would have been greater had it not been for an upward turn on Friday when a rally on Crude and colder weather forecast turned the downward trend into a 1% increase across the board. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Electricity and gas prices dropped off in value during the course of the run up to Easter. Win '12 gas fell by 3% while Win'12 power fell by 3.8%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10412---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/asda-delighted-with-meuc-help Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 ASDA, a long standing member, are delighted with the assistance they receive from the MEUC. David Olivant, the Energy Procurement Manager said “Many thanks for your support. The door opening and people access the MEUC provides is invaluable when key issues arise. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/asda-delighted-with-meuc-help http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices rose and fell during the week in line with crude oil prices but eventually saw a 1.2 to 1.8% reduction during the period with the higher reduction being achieved further out on the curve. The above seasonal norm temperatures appearing to be the most influencial driver. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 An uncertain week in the energy markets with prices rising and falling almost on a daily basis and finishing the week fairly well where they started. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices increased by 2.5% during the week. Driven upwards by increasing crude oil prices and good progress on Greek dept resolution. Brent Crude reached over $126 a barrel during the week and appears to be the hardest driver of upward sentiment at the moment. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/water-customers-challenge-to-suppliers Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 MEUC is playing a leading role in the Water Regulator OFWAT’s new Customer Advisory Panel. At its first meeting MEUC Chairman, Andrew Bainbridge, said price was only one of the issues which concern business users. Bad billing was a serious problem. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/water-customers-challenge-to-suppliers http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000 This week saw a mixture of rising and falling prices as crude oil ebbed and flowed in value, peaking on Friday at $126.2 a barrel. Tension between Iran and the West are still of great concern and a pipeline fire in Saudi Arabia during the week also added to the sentiment. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5312---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal and monthly gas and power prices saw significant price rises this week in http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/calling-public-sector-organisations Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The Carbon Trust is inviting public sector organisations to take part in carbon reduction programmes for 2012-13. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/calling-public-sector-organisations http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Monthly and seasonal gas and electricity prices reduced during the week with gas prices dropping by around 1% and electricity by 0.5%. All of this despite the underlying increases in Crude Oil, Carbon and Coal. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-will-be-at-the-energy-event-taking-place-on-11th-and-12th-september-at-nec-birmingham Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000  If you are investigating your company’s energy use, compliance with legislation, sustainable and cost effective energy efficiency, or procurement solutions come and talk to us at The Energy Event in September. Register your free place by quoting MEUC at www. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-will-be-at-the-energy-event-taking-place-on-11th-and-12th-september-at-nec-birmingham http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Monthly and seasonal power and gas prices increased and then decreased during the course of the week with gas still ending the period 2% up while electricity showed a 0.5% reduction. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/water-regulator-ofwat-is-advertising-for-a-chair Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Water regulator OFWAT is advertising for a Chair. Remuneration is £100,000 per annum for three days’ work a week. OFWAT is responsible for making sure that water and sewerage companies provide customers with good quality service at a fair price. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/water-regulator-ofwat-is-advertising-for-a-chair http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-english-water-sector-is-due-for-radical-reform Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The English water sector is due for radical reform and the 3rd meeting of MEUC’s Water Competition Action Group due to be held in Coventry on 26th April, is attracting an exceptional level of attention from customers, suppliers and consultants. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-english-water-sector-is-due-for-radical-reform http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/espo-eastern-shires-purchasing-organisation--long-standing-meuc-member-and-provider-of-contracting-and-procurement-services-in-the-public-sector-is-advertising-for-a-director Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) – long-standing MEUC member and provider of contracting and procurement services in the public sector, is advertising for a Director. Salary is up to £127,000 for someone who can expand the organisation’s horizon and work with new partners, markets and customers. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/espo-eastern-shires-purchasing-organisation--long-standing-meuc-member-and-provider-of-contracting-and-procurement-services-in-the-public-sector-is-advertising-for-a-director http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/congratulations-and-sincere-thanks-to-wwam-writers-who-compile-our-energy-snapshots Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Congratulations and sincere thanks to WWAM Writers who compile our "Energy Snapshots" which is emailed to members on a regular basis. They have just completed their 6th year of service to members. During the 12 months ending with the latest issue they provided 1183 reports of which 395 concerned the UK. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/congratulations-and-sincere-thanks-to-wwam-writers-who-compile-our-energy-snapshots http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/andrew-buckley-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-npower-website Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Andrew Buckley, Director General of the MEUC, shares his thoughts on the latest move by DECC to see what help businesses need to better manage their electricity need s on the npower energy blog. Click here to read the blog. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/andrew-buckley-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-npower-website http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices finish the week very much where they started with some http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6212---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme---eddie-proffitt Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC are submitting comments to the Government regarding the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Have your say by contacting Eddie Proffitt, Gas Group Chairman, before February 10th 2012. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme---eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 A volatile week of prices this period with significant excurions up and down, the most significant of which happened on Friday when front month and front season prices for both gas and electricity increased by 5% alone. Over the course of the full week prices are up in the range 5 - 6. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal and monthly gas and electricity prices fell in the early part of the week and then rose again during the end of the week, ending the period very much where they started, give or take a 0.5% variation. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices rose during the week by around 2% due in the main to the forecasted cold snap that we are presently enjoying. The near month prices of February and March were 1% higher than the figures above. All of this despite the fact that supplies are healthy, electrical interconnectors are in import mode and Storage gas and LNG stocks are above 80% full mark. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-met-with-richard-benyon-mp-on-13th-december-to-discuss-the-need-for-water-competition Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 A group of MEUC members met Richard Benyon, MP, Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries on the 13rth December 2011 to discuss the need for competition in water supply. Representations from AstraZeneca, B&Q, Asda, PowerEfficiency, Waterscan, Cadantis and others outlined their problems in relation to issues with billing disputes from multiple suppliers and lack of help on reducing water consumption and effluent discharge. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-met-with-richard-benyon-mp-on-13th-december-to-discuss-the-need-for-water-competition http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/interesting-new-job---buying-manager-wanted-at-tesco Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Tesco want to recruit a Buying Manager which will involve seeking new and untested opportunities for Energy sourcing. If you’re interested in a fast moving and volatile trading environment you will find further information on their web site www. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/interesting-new-job---buying-manager-wanted-at-tesco http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal energy prices contine to fall with a 3% reduction experienced this week alone. Good supply conditions in both gas and electricity coupled with extremely fine weather (well above the seasonal norms) appear to be exerting downward pressure on market prices. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Despite the low liquidity levels over the Christmas and New Year period prices continued to drop in value with Sum'12 electricity and gas experiencing reductions of approximately 2% over the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3112---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/grid-transmission-charges-from-april-2012---hugh-conway Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The National Grid has published Draft Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) tariffs for 2012/13. The pdf document note explains the underlying factors driving the movement in generation and demand tariffs. It intends to publish the final tariffs by 31st January 2011. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/grid-transmission-charges-from-april-2012---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices fell significantly in the last week with gas seeing a 3.4 - 4.1% drop and electricity a 2.6 - 3.6% fall respectively. The higher percentage falls being in the Sum'12 season. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/red-tape-challenge-consultation---hugh-conway Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The slide presentation by Dr Jeanie Cruicksank given to the MEUC Westminster meeting on 8th December has been posted on our web site. Please click here to view the presentation. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/red-tape-challenge-consultation---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/121111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The expected colder weather at the tail end of last week has eventually had an impact on prices with seasonal power and gas prices rising1.6% and 2.5% respectively during the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/121111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/51211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas markets continue to lose value during the week with prices down a further 1.5% over the period. Healthy gas supplies from Norway BBL and LNG facilities have all contributed to the bearish pressure. Three LNG tankers are due in the UK during the next few weeks and Rough Storage is still in excess of 99% full. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/51211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-chairman-andrew-bainbridge-was-awarded-the-prestigious-outstanding-contribution-to-the-energy-industry-accolade-last-night-at-the-emap-energy-awards Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 MEUC Chairman Andrew Bainbridge was awarded the prestigious "Outstanding Contribution to the Energy Industry’"accolade last night at the EMAP Energy Awards, which took place at Grange St Pauls in the City of London. Asked how he felt about winning the most coveted award of the evening he said “This could not have been achieved without the wonderful support of Andrew Buckley and the very talented MEUC team. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-chairman-andrew-bainbridge-was-awarded-the-prestigious-outstanding-contribution-to-the-energy-industry-accolade-last-night-at-the-emap-energy-awards http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/281111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Monthly and Seasonal power and gas prices experienced the high price reduction for many a month, a significant 3 - 3.5% reduction over the course of the last week. The higher percentage fall being in the close months and Summer 12. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/281111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/211111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have continued thier downward trend this week with prices falling off between 1 - 1.7%. The higher reductions being in the front season of Sum'12. Month ahead prices have also reflected this downward trend. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/211111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/141111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices through the near and far curves increased and decreased through the week and end the period pretty much where they started. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/141111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/third-package-regulations---hugh-conway Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The EU Third Package implementing regulations - the Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/third-package-regulations---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/71111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have seen a 1.2 - 2.8% drop over the last week with the higher percentage drops achieved in the near season (Sum'11). The Eurozone crisis has again been the main driver and in particular the situation in Greece. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/71111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/311011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices have been up and down this week eventually finishing the period 0.3 to 0.9% up. The higher increases being in the near months and season. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/311011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/241011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices dropped this week by 2.5% and 1.6% respectively mainly as a result of gloomier economic news on the eurozone and good fuel supplies into the UK. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/241011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/171011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices rose and fell during the week but ended the period a net 2% up. The increase is mainly as a result of cooler weather forecasts for the end of the month and early winter. However, low gas imports through Langled and BBL (especially Thursday and Friday) and continued heavy exports through the Zeebrugge interconnector also played a significant role. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/171011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/101011--pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas markets have taken a 2.7 - 3.4% drop this week driven mainly by good gas and electricity supplies and a downgrading of some UK banks by Moody's. The latter news suggesting that further bail out measures may be required to steady the economy. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/101011--pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity market prices dropped by 2 - 2.5% over the last week with most of the falls happening in the last days of trading for the October month, for Q4'11 and season Win'11. Unfortunately many customers would not have been able to take advantage of these fall as the came after the default day for flexible purchasing contracts. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31011---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Prices right across the near and far curves have reduced in value during the last week. Seasonal Power and gas have dropped by 1.5 - 2.5% with the higher percentage drops occurring in the far seasons. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have been up and down during the week with the near curve showing zero percent increase over the period and the seasons from Sum'12 out, showing increases of 1.7% across both gas and electricity. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16911---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Consent has today been granted to Anglesey Aluminium Metal Renewables to construct a biomass fuelled power station at Penrhos Works, Holyhead, Anglesey. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16911---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/12911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Power and Gas prices have risen during the week by 2.5% thus irraticating the losses of last week. Improving economic news from the US has produced a rally on crude oil (now trading at $116 a barrel), up $4 since last week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/12911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have dropped over the last week by almost 2% due mainly to an over exubrant increase the week before (7%) when LNG maintenance was announced by the Qataris. Thankfully, prices are once again heading in a downward direction but still have some way to go to erode the increases over the fortnight. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5911---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-provides-fresh-impetus-to-industry-efforts-to-cut-gas-theft--eddie-proffitt Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Energy regulator Ofgem is today publishing analysis of proposed industry measures to tackle http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-provides-fresh-impetus-to-industry-efforts-to-cut-gas-theft--eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal energy prices increased by 3.9 - 5.8% (power) and 5.0 - 6.5% (gas) over the last week with most of the increases occurring on Friday and with the largest increases occurring in the Win'11 season. Quatargas announced that their LNG trains No. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have been up and down during the week as conflicting economic news hits the front pages. However over the week a 1% fall in prices across the far and near curves is where the week's activity leaves us.The main driver here has been gloomy unemployment returns from the US. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices hardened during the week with Win'11 and the close months seeing a 1% rise over the period. Better economic news from the US appears to have reversed the trends of the previous week. The news that the US Federal Reserve would hold interest rates at near zero for a period of two year, gave stocks and commodities a boost and this was reflected into energy markets. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have fallen during the week by a resounding 4% across the near and far curve. Clearly global economic concerns have worsened with regard to the US economy with some experts predicting a double dip ression. Europe's escalating dept has also impacted the situation in Spain and Italy and this has added to the bearish trend. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4811---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Energy Minister Charles Hendry will today give the go-ahead for InterGen’s proposals to construct a new 900MW gas power plant at the London Gateway Logistics Park, Coryton, Essex. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4811---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000 A sense of price stability hits the markets this week. Seasonal power and gas prices have remained steady during the week with approximately a 1% reduction on the front months and seasons and 0.5% reductions further out on the curve. Gas supplies from the North Sea and LNG facilities are healthy at the moment, although Langeled did experience a one day outage during the week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1811---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29711---ofgem-recently-published-factsheets---hugh-conway Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Ofgem has recently published several "factsheets" that may be of interest to business customers. Please click the links below to access the factsheets. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29711---ofgem-recently-published-factsheets---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Power and Gas prices have dropped off during the week by between 0.5 and 1.5% the greater reductions being in the front season of Win'11. Front month prices have dropped even further currently running at 3% lower over the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/dates-for-your-diary Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The Major Energy Users’ Council http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/dates-for-your-diary http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Prices during the week rose and fell almost on a daily basis, however over the period are up by 1.5% on both the gas and power commodities. The main driver has been the rises in Crude Oil, now trading at just over $117 a barrel. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Power and Gas prices increased by 3% during the week. Mainly as a result of a firming of Brent Crude oil prices from $105 up to $111 a barrel. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4711---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices have seen significant falls this week as has Brent Crude. Seasonal gas is down by 3.5 - 4.7% while power is down by almost 6%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices dropped off by 1.5% during the week mainly as a result in the significant fall in Crude Oil Prices. Down $5 a barrel during the period. Crude Oil now trades around the $113 a barrel level and further drops cannot be ruled out. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices have increase by 1.2 - 1.8% during the week, the higher increases being in the near season of Win 11. The rise has mainly been attributed to the OPEC meeting which failed to agree on a production increase on crude oil. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices remained relatively stable this week increasing by less than 1% during the period. The increase has been attributed to the cooler ambient temperatures which are expected to continue for the remainder of this week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6611---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/test-drilling-for-shale-gas-in-the-north-of-england-has-been-halted-after-the-latest-minor-quake-hit----eddie-proffit Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Cuadrilla, the company responsible for the gas drilling, suspended drilling as a precaution after Friday’s 1.5 magnitude quake. This followed a 2.2 quake on April 1 which was also centred on Poulton-le-Fylde. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/test-drilling-for-shale-gas-in-the-north-of-england-has-been-halted-after-the-latest-minor-quake-hit----eddie-proffit http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 23 May 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Electricity and gas prices have been reasonably stable during the week, only showing a slight price rise during the period of 1% on gas and 0.5% on electricity. It is difficult to put a finger on the reasons for these increases as supplies are good and crude oil continues to trade flat around the $110 a barrel level. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16511---8-million-fine-imposed-on-national-grid-gas-distribution-by-ofgem--eddie-proffitt Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Under the provisions of its licence, NGG is required to provide to Ofgem for each regulatory year a report of the mains decommissioning work completed by NGG in that year. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16511---8-million-fine-imposed-on-national-grid-gas-distribution-by-ofgem--eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices dropped away during the course of last week by 3.5 and 4.2% respectively. This was mainly due to a price crash on crude oil which saw Brent crude fall by $12 a barrel in a single day. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices saw a significant down turn yesterday (power by £1.00/MWh and Gas by 1.2 pence per therm). This was as a result of a $10 dollar a barrel drop in the price of Brent Crude. In early trading this morning gas has dropped a further penny while electricity is still hovering around last night's close. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6511---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Power and Gas Prices fell off by one percent during the week in the run up to Easter. Reducing volumes, higher than normal ambient temperatures and good supplies of LNG all contributing to the slight fall. The drop off should have been more but market concerns remain over Libya and now the increased escalation of demonstrations in Syria. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices fell during the week by around the 1% mark. It would have been more like a 2.5% drop but for a $2 a barrel rally on crude oil on Friday which reversed the downward trend of the previous few days. A hardening of coal prices also affected power prices during the latter part of the week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/18411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices saw a 2% drop during the week only to have this irradicated on Friday with a market upturn. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7411---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 U.K. natural-gas deposits trapped in shale formations are twice the proved reserves of the North Sea, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7411---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 A week of up and down prices with changes of direction in an upwards direction occurring mid week. Overall the week ends 1.7 - 2.7% up for seasonal gas and 1.3 - 3.1% up for electricity. The larger increases being on the far curve. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4411---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/decc-lays-foundations-for-smart-meters-rollout---eddie-proffitt Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 A crucial step in delivering the UK’s energy security and low carbon future was taken today with the publication of the Government’s plans for the national rollout of smart meters. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/decc-lays-foundations-for-smart-meters-rollout---eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The steep rise in gas and power prices reduced this week with gas rising by 1.4 - 2.0% over the period and electricity 0 - 2.7% over the period which included a half percent fall on Friday. The higher percentage increases are on the far curve beyond Win'11. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/climate-change-levy-discount-to-increase-back-to-80-for-organisations-with-climate-change-agreements--hugh-conway Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Chancellor George Osborne announced in Wednesday's Budget that from April 2013 he will increase the Climate Change Levy electricity discount for firms which sign up to Climate Change Agreements (CCA) from 65 per cent to 80 per cent. He also confirmed that he would extend the tax break scheme for firms that sign up to CCAs until 2023. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/climate-change-levy-discount-to-increase-back-to-80-for-organisations-with-climate-change-agreements--hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal gas and power prices increased by 4.3 - 7.3% during the last week but fortunately fell away by 2-3 % during Friday and this fall off (albeit at lower levels) continues in early trading this morning. The higher percentage falls are in the far curve beyond 2012. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14311---gas-and-electricity-prices-surge---don-mcgarrigle Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Market prices have taken different directions this week with the close seasons moving upwards and the far seasons moving downwards. Power prices have moved in the range -2 to +2% and gas -1.4 to + 4.3% with the largest percentage move experienced on Friday 11th March. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14311---gas-and-electricity-prices-surge---don-mcgarrigle http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The European Union called a meeting of the bloc’s energy ministers, power companies and regulators for tomorrow to discuss nuclear safety as Japan struggles with reactors damaged by an earthquake. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 U.K. natural gas for delivery next winter rose after an earthquake in Japan halted nuclear power stations, raising concern that liquefied natural gas cargoes may be diverted away from Britain. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway---meucs-response-to-emr-consultation Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The Consultation is now closed. Thank you to members who assisted me in putting together the MEUC's response. Please click here to view the MEUCs response to EMR Consultation document. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway---meucs-response-to-emr-consultation http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices have risen significantly in the last week with power gaining between 2.76 - 6.2% and gas 3.7 - 7.25%. The highest weekly rises for many a day. The higher percentage rises have been in the near season Sum'11. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8311---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 “The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister backed cross-Government action plan on climate change has been launched today which sets strict actions and deadlines that Whitehall will have to meet to ensure that the Government lives up to its ‘Greenest Government’ ever aim. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4311---news-updates-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 1. Centrica Plc, Britain’s biggest energy supplier, has put four gas-fed power stations on “preservation mode,” halting some of the company’s least-efficient plants for at least a year to cut costs. Centrica said no production is forecast from stations at Barry, Kings Lynn, Peterborough and Brigg for the next 52 weeks, http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4311---news-updates-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway-request-comments-on-the-draft---response-to-the-electricity-market-reform-consultation Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 The Closing date for responses to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change's Consultation for reform to the Electricity Market is next Thursday 10th March. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway-request-comments-on-the-draft---response-to-the-electricity-market-reform-consultation http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Liquefied natural gas imports by the U.K. rose 54 percent in February and surpassed Spain, the world’s third-biggest LNG buyer after Japan and South Korea, according to Pan EurAsian Enterprises Inc. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1311---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Despite healthy supplies of gas and power and temperatures at or above seasonal norms, power and gas prices have risen by 5% over the last week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and power prices have been up and down this week as the situation in Egypt improves and the situation in Bahrain and Libya deterioriates. Prices end the week slightly up on the position seven days ago with gas in the range -0.7 - 0.7% and power in the range 0 - 1. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16211---electricity-market-reforms--hugh-conway Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Far reaching changes to the GB electricity market are proposed in the EMR consultation announced by the coalition government before Christmas. It actively seeks comments on its proposals which are likely to result in significant increased costs to all sections of the community. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16211---electricity-market-reforms--hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15211---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Gazprom said it would win any future legal dispute with natural-gas buyers over contracts linked to oil prices. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15211---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices saw a reduction in price over the last week with healthy supplies dominating up until Friday that is when the downward trend was quickly halted when some gas delivery concerns raised their heads in the Orman Lange gas field in Norway. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices rose by 2 and 4% respectively over the last week despite temperatures being above the seasonal norms. All fuel markets appear to be driven by concerns over the political unrest in Egypt and the possibility of a closure on the Suez Canal with the subsequent disruption to crude oil and LNG cargo delivers. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7211---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices dropped by 1.0 - 2.0% during the course of the week despite ambient temperatures below the seasonal norms and intermittent gas flows from Norway. The higher falls were at the front of the curve. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25111---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Another gas fired power station approved. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25111---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices lost 2 - 3% in value over the course of the last week despite temperatures dropping below the seasonal norms and technical problems at the Kollsnes gas processing plant in Norway. One of the biggest drops of the week was on Friday as the system coped well even with a serious reduction in gas contributions from the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20111---market-developments---don-mcgarrigle Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 OPERATING EXTENSIONS TO NUCLEAR STATIONS http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/20111---market-developments---don-mcgarrigle http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have been once again up and down during the week but end the period very much where they started. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13111---electricity-charges-latest-news---hugh-conway Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 ELECTRICITY CHARGES LATEST NEWS http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13111---electricity-charges-latest-news---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have been up and down during the week but over the seven day period have generally shown a 1.5 - 3% reduction for seasonal gas and a 1 - 2% reduction for power. The higher percentage drops being on the close seasons. The power reductions have been somewhat curtailed by strong coal prices resulting from the severe floods in Australia. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/dno-consultation-on-common-electricity-distribution-use-of-system-charging-methodologies---edcm-proposals Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 On 7th January Ofgem published a letter reminding interested parties that the DNOs' consultation document along with illustrative prices for each of the 14 DNO areas is available on the Energy Network Association's website at the following link: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/dno-consultation-on-common-electricity-distribution-use-of-system-charging-methodologies---edcm-proposals http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-carbon-action-group Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Prior to Christmas we have spent some time developing a new page for the MEUC web site to support the Carbon Action Group. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-carbon-action-group http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6111---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6111---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas prices rose again in the period between Christmas and the start of the first working week in January. Power was up by 3.6 - 4.3% and gas by 4.4 - 4.7% and this was despite a price reduction on Friday 31st December. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/4111---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/301210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal power and gas price have risen by 2.5 - 3.5% during the post Christmas period with the front months rising even further. In my last update I had hoped that Rough Storage would have experienced some injection activity as demand normally falls during the holiday period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/301210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have risen and fallen over the last seven day period but end the period some 1.5 - 2% up on both commodoties. A remarkable result when you consider the below seasonal norm ambient temperatures we have experienced and the record system volumes which have been achieved in both gas and power. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/211210---gas-balancing-alert---eddie-proffitt Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 National Grid have just declared a GBA for tomorrow due to the forecast demand of 458.7 mcm exceeding the trigger level of 452.4 mcm. The Distribution Networks have also increased the number of LDZs likely to be interrupted to eight. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/211210---gas-balancing-alert---eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/201210---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 WARNING! GAS BALANCING ALERT ISSUED - Monday 20 December 2010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/201210---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/201210---gas-demandsupply-balance-tightens--eddie-proffitt Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Eddie Proffitt, spokesman for the Major Energy Users Council, told Platts: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/201210---gas-demandsupply-balance-tightens--eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/161210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 After the prolonged period of power and gas price rises when the snow was on the ground it is pleasing to report a price drop which commenced last Friday and appears to be maintained so far. However, with temperatures due to drop again this weekend it is difficult to see this downward trend continuing for very much longer. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/161210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21210---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 DECC - Youth Panel Report http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21210---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices are on the rise at the moment driven primarily by ambient temperature concerns and all the issues which surround that (e.g high demand usage, gas storage withdrawals and the like). In the last week alone seasonal prices have risen by 2 - 2. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/231110---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Smart meters. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/231110---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Seasonal Gas and power prices have hardened during the last week as below normal temperatures hit the UK and continental Europe. These below seasonal norm temperatures are expected to continue to drop during the course of the next week and the gas and power demand will rise as a consequence. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/191110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-opens-up-carbon-capture-and-storage-demonstration-to-gas---hugh-conway Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Having failed to get an adequate take up from coal the Government has opened up carbon capture and storage demonstration to gas and announced that the carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration programme - the three projects that will follow the first demonstration- will be open to projects on gas-fired power plants as well ascoal-fired power plants. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-opens-up-carbon-capture-and-storage-demonstration-to-gas---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/extra-high-voltage-distribution-charging--an-issue-likely-to-affect-meuc-members-connected-at-11kv-to-the-distribution-network---hugh-conway Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Any electricity customer connected to the DNO network should now be aware that Ofgem has now established that there are approximately 400 sites meeting the new extra high voltage criteria under the proposed common charging methodology (EDCM). The previous criteria meant that there were only 50. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/extra-high-voltage-distribution-charging--an-issue-likely-to-affect-meuc-members-connected-at-11kv-to-the-distribution-network---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/81110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas seasonal prices showed little movement during this week staying within a tolerance of plus and minus £0.50 and plus and minus 0.5 ppt. Upward movement was effected by gas flow issues particularly at St. Fergus on Thursday and Friday, however this effect was felt mainly in the day ahead market. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/81110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000 A bearish sentiment last week on the power and gas markets with seasonal prices dropping by around 2% in both commodities. All due to a very much healthier gas system. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/11110---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/301010---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 LNG Import Expansion. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/301010---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/241010---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and electricity prices have dropped off by approximately 2% over the near and far seasons during the course of the week. Healthy gas supplies and lower crude prices seem to be the drivers at the moment. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/241010---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-spending-review---hugh-conway Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 In his statement to Parliament on 20th October the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that revenues generated by the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme would be retained by the Treasury. He also announced that the RHI (Renewables Heat Incentive) scheme would be financed by general taxation http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-spending-review---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221010---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Gas storage licence awarded for major North Sea project http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/221010---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/111010---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices continued their up and down weekly movements eventually finishing the week 1% up across all seasons in both commodity fuels. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/111010---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000 NATIONAL GRIDÂ’S 2010-2011 WINTER OUTLOOK REPORT: OFGEM WARNS AGAINST COMPLACENCY http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/8910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Will energy suppliers choose to gamble? http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/30910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices started the week in bearish mood but as the weekend approached the mood changed to one of a bullish nature. During the course of the week seasonal gas increased by 2.0 - 3.3% and seasonal power 1.6 - 2%. The biggest rise occurred on Friday as the gas interconnector to Zeebrugge returned from annual maintenance to resume exports at a rate of 48 mcm. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Government advised to re-design ‘complexÂ’ CRC scheme for the second phase http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. OfgemÂ’s Monitoring of suppliers' social programmes 2009-10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/carbon-reduction-commitment-energy-efficiency-scheme--hugh-conway Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest data published by DECC on 20th September show that less than 2500 large businesses out of an estimated 4000 have registered for the CRC scheme. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/carbon-reduction-commitment-energy-efficiency-scheme--hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-power--hugh-conway Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 It has been reported in the Times newspaper that E.ON AG has written to the Energy Secretary Chris Huhne to protest against remarks he made last week at a House of Commons committee hearing suggesting a rejection of a proposed consumer-funded levy to support new British nuclear stations. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-power--hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Prices have been up and down during the week ending the period down by less than 1% across the seasonal curves for both gas and electricity. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/21910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 A new website which explains the science behind the headlines on climate change was launched today by Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Sir John Beddington. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy security boost as go-ahead given to new gas storage capacity project http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/14910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have increased and decreased during the week but ending the session marginally lower with power down 0.5 - 2.5% and gas down by 1.2 - 2.6%. Most of the drop having occured on Friday. . http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Feed in Tariff Update from Ofgem http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices have increased during the week with power up by 2.5 - 3.5% and gas up by 3.3 - 4.7%. The higher range being on the close seasons. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6910---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Is this the way to bridge the UKÂ’s “Energy Gap”? http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Despite the threat of increased legislation, most of the UKÂ’s largest companies do not currently measure their carbon footprint, a survey has found. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/3910---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Market prices for both power and gas have been up and down during the last few days but settling just marginally lower (less than 1%) than this time last week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/31810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27810---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Under sea CO2 storage licensing plans published http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27810---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26810---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 One North Sea - Joint Ministerial Statement on Climate Change and Energy Security http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/26810---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24810---green-levies-set-to-triple-over-decade---hugh-conway Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Research from think tank Policy Exchange reveals how the total levy in energy, effectively tax to pay for climate and renewable energy policies is set to soar by 2020. Policy Exchange's figures reveal that by 2020, the cost of policies like the Renewables Obligation and Feed-in Tariffs, which pay householders to produce power uneconomically through technologies like solar, will hit over £16bn a year. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/24810---green-levies-set-to-triple-over-decade---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Prices continued on a downward trend for most of last week. Then along came Friday when a bullish trend returned to the market and continues upward at the start of this week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 A week of relatively stable prices in both gas and power with seasonal prices falling 0.5 - 1.5% during the course of the week. The higher rates being in the close seasons. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-10810 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-10810 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Markets prices have risen and fallen during the course of the week and end roughly 1.4 - 3.0 % down on the same time last week. The rises in price where as a result of a tight system and heavy purchasing activity on behalf of financial institutions. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10810---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-31710 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News update from Eddie Proffitt 31/7/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-31710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-297710 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 19/07/2010 - Statement Regarding Potential Combination of International Power plc and GDF SUEZ Energy International http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-297710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Since the upturn in price on Thursday and Friday of last week. Seasonal gas and power are dropping off once more, having fallen 4.5 - 6.6% (gas) and 3% (power) in the last few days. This morning in early trading prices are around last night's closing price levels. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-27710 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Coalition sets out energy policy as new analysis points to scale of 2050 challenge (Press release) http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-27710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The bearish run on energy prices came to an abrupt end yesterday with the market bouncing back by 2.7 - 3.7% on seasonal gas and 1.5 - 2.5% on seasonal power. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 A good week for energy prices sees seasonal gas prices fall by 8 - 11% while electricity falls by 6.5 - 7.5% ending the upward trend experienced over the last few months. The biggest percentage falls have been in the near seasons of Win'10 and Sum'11. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/19710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--19710 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC newsletter is available now -19/7/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--19710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway---the-environment-agency-has-made-the-following-announcement-on-its-web Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 QUOTE: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/hugh-conway---the-environment-agency-has-made-the-following-announcement-on-its-web http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The power and gas markets rose and fell over the last week but over the period the resultant movements was downward. Gas dropped by 3.7 - 4.5% over the period while power dropped 4.4 - 4.7%. The higher percentage drops being experienced in the far curve for both commodities. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/13710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-9710 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. "Chris Huhne today announced the start of a market sounding process for the UKÂ’s Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Programme. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-9710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-8710 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 DECC Press Release: Huhne to overturn ban on councils selling green electricity http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-8710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--5710 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC newsletter is available now -5/7/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--5710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-6710 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Anaerobic digestion - Realising the potential http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-6710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power prices have risen by 1.5 - 4.2% during the course of last week while gas prices are up by 3 - 7%. The higher percentage increases being on the near seasons. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/5710---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-4710 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000 National Grid Preliminary Stakeholder Consultation http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-4710 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/mckinnon--clarke-buys-encore---hugh-conway Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 McKinnon & Clarke buys Encore http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/mckinnon--clarke-buys-encore---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-29610 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy Minister gives go-ahead to new North Sea development (Press Release) http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-29610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The above normal ambient temperatures have provided a bearish sentiment to the market over the last 10 days or so. Seasonal Gas and Power prices have fallen by 4.9 - 6.9% and 4.4 - 5.7% respectively with the higher falls being experiences in the near season W'10. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/28610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-22610 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News from BIS http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-22610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--21610 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC newsletter is available now -21/6/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--21610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt--18610 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Business Secretary Vince Cable today confirmed Government support for multi million pound investments to secure low carbon and science projects in the UK and the Post Office Network. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt--18610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-15610 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. Chris Huhne has delivered an Oral Statement to Parliament on the implications for the UK of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-15610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15610---pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices continue to oscillate up and down almost on a daily basis but over the months the trend had definetely been in an upward direction. Since the start of the new financial year on 1st April 2010 power and gas prices have now risen in the range 28 - 30% and 34 - 42% respectively with the higher percentage rises being achieved in the near seasons. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/15610---pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-10610 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 No hiding place for Whitehall energy waste - Huhne http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-10610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-7610 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Programme for Government - Have Your Say on Energy and Climate Change Policy http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-7610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7610---pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 On Friday power and gas prices rose by one of the highest intraday moves for many a week, rising £1.80/MWh and 3p/therm respectively. This takes power price increases up to 25% and gas increases to over 30% since the start of the new financial year of 1st April 2010. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/7610---pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Some views on where I see the market price developing over the next few years. Nothing of course can be guaranteed as there are so many factors influencing prices at the moment. Some of these will disappear but they will be replaced by other drivers. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/1610---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-2610 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-2610 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-29510 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. Ministerial responsibilities at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Press Release) http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-29510 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy Trends have proceeded in an upward direction last week despite the high ambient temperatures but in a day by day saw tooth fashion (one day up, one day down). However over the course of the week prices have increased by 3.7% - 6.7% on gas and 3. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--24510 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC newsletter is available now -24/5/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--24510 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/updated---electricity-distribution-use-of-system-duos-charges-for-england-and-wales Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Updated - Electricity Distribution Use of System (DUoS) Charges for England and Wales http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/updated---electricity-distribution-use-of-system-duos-charges-for-england-and-wales http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/huhne-backs-aberdeens-energy-industries Fri, 21 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Huhne backs AberdeenÂ’s energy industries http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/huhne-backs-aberdeens-energy-industries http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/deccs-ministerial-team-is-now-as-follows---hugh-conway-reports Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 DECC's Ministerial team is now as follows: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/deccs-ministerial-team-is-now-as-follows---hugh-conway-reports http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-power-and-the-lib-dems---roland-gribben-writes Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Nuclear Power - Roland Gribben writes: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-power-and-the-lib-dems---roland-gribben-writes http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Last week price movements showed an encouraging downward movevement of 4 - 5% for power and 6.5 - 8.5% for gas across all seasons. That is, up until Friday when things took an upward turn due to high European gas exports and reduced flows from the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/17510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-15510 Sun, 16 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News update from Eddie Proffitt 15/5/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-15510 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/power-to-progress-despite-new-secretary-of-state---roland-gribben Thu, 13 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 POWER TO PROGRESS DESPITE NEW SECRETARY OF STATE http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/power-to-progress-despite-new-secretary-of-state---roland-gribben http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy prices continue on the up this week and from the start of the new contract year, 1st April 2010. Gas has increased by 25 - 27% across the near and far curve and electricity is up by 22 - 24%. The greater percentage increases being in the near curve. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/10510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--10510 Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC newsletter is available now -10/5/10 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--10510 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Thu, 06 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy prices are up and down at the moment almost on a daily basis. However, since the start of this contract year commencing 1st April 2010. Gas has increased by 23% across the near and far curve and electricity is up by 19%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6510---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/europeans-now-happier-with-nuclear-plant-safety---hugh-conway Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Most Europeans believe that nuclear power plants can be operated safely but still think they are a 'risk', according to an extensive Eurobarometer survey. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/europeans-now-happier-with-nuclear-plant-safety---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/doubts-over-carbon-capture---hugh-conway Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 A new paper by Christine Ehlig-Economides and Michael J. Economides of Houston University is getting more than a little attention because it claims that CCS (carbon capture and storage) is a deeply flawed concept and that it is impractical as a solution in significantly reducing CO2 emissions. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/doubts-over-carbon-capture---hugh-conway http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The downturn in prices reported last week has been a short lived phenomena as yesterday and again this morning prices soared northbound. Gas up in the range 4.3 - 6.8% while power increases by 4.0 - 4.7%. The higher percentages being on the close seasons of Win'10 and Sum'11. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/27410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--2742010 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of Energy News, Views and Prices is now available to MEUC members. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--2742010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Energy prices are up by 8-12% (power) and 10-14% (gas) from the beginning of the month. The early drivers in the month were associated with production constraints in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea while this week it appears to have been largly due to the purchasing activities of several large financial institutions taking positions in the market. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-conference-as-part-of-nemex-april-2010---presentations-are-available-to-download Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Please use the links below to download your copy of the presentations and information on the event. These are available in pdf format. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-conference-as-part-of-nemex-april-2010---presentations-are-available-to-download http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-21410 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The natural gas producing Nations have formed an organisation known as the Gas Exporting Countries Forum that some believe is an attempt to form a Gas ‘OPECÂ’. The group met this week in the Algerian coastal city of Oran. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-21410 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 This week we have seen some of the highest upward prices movements across the near and far curve for quite a while, with power increasing 2 - 5% and gas 2 - 8%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/16410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 On Wednesday of this week power and gas prices rose sharpely by almost 5% across the curve as a result of problems on the Kollsnes Gas processing plant in Norway. The plant was shut down due to a condensate leak and so reduced the Langled gas imports to very low levels. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-8410 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 France is to propose C02 market supervision. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-8410 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2010-annual-interruption-invitation-timetable Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Please note that pursuant to TPD Section G6 of the Uniform Network Code, the 2010 Annual Interruption Invitation process for LDZ Interruptible Supply Point Capacity for Gas Years 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 (and any other years as indicated by each DN) will take place between May and July 2010. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/2010-annual-interruption-invitation-timetable http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Prices during the run up to Easter have been up and down but overall have shown very little net movement in both the gas and power market with movements across the curve constrained to below 1%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/6410---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-5410 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. Another Gas Power Plant Approved by Government http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-5410 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-build-a-vote-of-no-confidence Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Engineers will be interested to study a report published by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers on the nuclear build programme. It has given it the title, "Nuclear Build: A vote of no confidence?" http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/nuclear-build-a-vote-of-no-confidence http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-snapshot---march-2010 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000 ENERGY SNAPSHOTS - March 2010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-snapshot---march-2010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-announces-measures-to-speed-up-energy-industry-reforms Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Proposals will cut red tape, speed up the reform process and allow consumer representatives to participate more actively Ofgem publishes today (Wednesday) final proposals resulting from the Code Governance Review to introduce a wide range of changes to the industry codes (the set of rules that underpin the gas and electricity industry in GB) that will: make the existing arrangements more transparent and accessible, increasing the scope for smaller players and consumer groups to participate; speed up and simplify code reform processes so that large scale and complex changes can be made more quickly; and reduce the regulatorÂ’s role in code modifications that have little or no customer impact, allowing the industry more self-governance in line with better regulation principles. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-announces-measures-to-speed-up-energy-industry-reforms http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29310---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and gas prices have seen upward movement during the last week with the near season gas up 4% while near season power is curtailed to around 0.5% increase (probably due to a falling coal prices). Further out on the curve both commodities appear stable with little movement during the week http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/29310---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--2932010 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of the newsletter is available now. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--2932010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23310---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Electricity and Gas prices across the whole curve dropped by 1.3 - 2.6% and 4.0 - 5.0% respectively during the last week. The drops appears to have been driven by higher than normal ambient temperatures coupled with good gas and power supply margins throughout the period. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23310---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-18310 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. "The coldest winter for 30 years has led to Storage levels at Rough, the U.K.Â’s biggest gas storage site, being at their lowest level at this point in the winter than at any time in the last five years. National Grid data showÂ’s that there is now less than 5 days of gas left in the offshore facility. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-18310 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--1532010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of the newsletter is available now. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-is-available-now--1532010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/delivery-timetable-for-feed-in-tariff-administrative-systems Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The Feed in Tariff Order was laid before Parliament on 9th March by DECC. The order and the FIT licence modification should therefore be become effective on 1st April, as planned. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/delivery-timetable-for-feed-in-tariff-administrative-systems http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/delivery-timetable-for-feed-in-tariff-administrative-systems--members Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Ofgem has today 11th March published guidance for interested parties. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/delivery-timetable-for-feed-in-tariff-administrative-systems--members http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/pricewatch---latest-views---don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices are on the fall again across the near and far curve following the rise reported on Monday of this week. The planned arrival of six LNG tankers into Milford Haven this week coupled with ambient temperatures above the seasonal norm appear to be the main drivers at the moment. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/pricewatch---latest-views---don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9310-pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Another week of up and down energy prices which are generally down from this time last week by 1.3 - 3.3% (gas) and 1.2 - 2% (electricity) even though yesterday saw a step increase due to a rise in demand levels. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/9310-pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/more-imported-gas-capacity Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 "BBL, the pipeline carrying gas between Holland and the UK, have announced that they intend to increase the capacity by 20% by 1st December. The existing capacity is 42 million cubic meters per day, which will be increased to 50.6 mcm/day by improvements to a compressor station. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/more-imported-gas-capacity http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/electricity-distribution-use-of-system-duos-charges-for-england-and-wales Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Click here for information on Electricity Distribution Use of System (DUoS) Charges for England and Wales, download each Distribution Network companyÂ’s charges from April 2010: http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/electricity-distribution-use-of-system-duos-charges-for-england-and-wales http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/standards-come-to-gas-amr---alex-spreadbury-bq Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Standards Come to Gas AMR - Alex Spreadbury, B&Q http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/standards-come-to-gas-amr---alex-spreadbury-bq http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/distribution-price-control-standards-from-october-2010 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Meeting at Central Networks http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/distribution-price-control-standards-from-october-2010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-25210 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1 - Natural Gas Production 2009 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt-25210 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-and-ofgem-need-to-do-more-on-delivery-of-a-smart-grid-say-mps Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee published its report on the future of BritainÂ’s electricity networks on 23rd February. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/government-and-ofgem-need-to-do-more-on-delivery-of-a-smart-grid-say-mps http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25-2-10-pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The market has seen an upturn in the last two days with gas and electricity prices rising by around 2% thus almost irradicating the reductions achieved last week. A reversal of temperature forecasts seems to be the main driving force as ambient temperatures for the first week in March are expected to drop back to near zero centigrade. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/25-2-10-pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-to-deliver-an-improved-deal-for-small-and-independent-electricity-suppliers-in-wholesale-markets Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Hugh Conway - An informative series of documents from Ofgem http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/ofgem-to-deliver-an-improved-deal-for-small-and-independent-electricity-suppliers-in-wholesale-markets http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/eddie-proffitt---a-follow-up-to-yesterdays-news-item---a-statement-from-milford-haven-port-authority Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 "The following is a statement from Milford Haven Port Authority. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/eddie-proffitt---a-follow-up-to-yesterdays-news-item---a-statement-from-milford-haven-port-authority http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Power and Gas prices continue to fall as forecast ambient temperatures are expected to return to seasonal norms by the middle of this week. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/23210---pricewatch---latest-views-click-here-for-don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/threat-to-lng-supplies---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 "Talks are continuing tonight (Monday 22 Feb. 10) in an attempt to prevent a strike of pilots and crew at the port of Milford Haven in southwest Wales. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/threat-to-lng-supplies---news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Gas and power prices have been up and down over the last week but the overriding trend has been down with prices across the near and far curve falling in the range of 2 - 2.5%. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/pricewatch---latest-views----don-mcgarrigles-thoughts http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. Delegates from QatarGas have held discussions with Suez Canal officials over the companyÂ’s shipments of LNG through the canal. This follows a report that Qatar intends to almost double its annual shipment of LNG to the U.K. from 9 million tonnes to 17 million. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/news-update-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-latest-issue-of-the-newsletter-is-available-now Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of the newsletter is available now. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/the-latest-issue-of-the-newsletter-is-available-now http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/renewable-heat-incentive-consultation---responses-invited Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The Department of Energy and Climate Change has issued a consultation document setting out its proposals for the design and operation of the Renewable Heat Incentive. The aim of the proposal is to provide financial support to encourage business and domestic users switching to renewables from fossil fuels for heating. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/renewable-heat-incentive-consultation---responses-invited http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/two-news-updates-from-eddie-proffitt Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 1. The Department of Energy and Climate Change has issued a licence to Gateway Storage to built an offshore storage site under the Irish Sea off the Lancashire Coast. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/two-news-updates-from-eddie-proffitt http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/better-connections-service-on-the-way Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Better Connections Service on the way! http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/better-connections-service-on-the-way http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-1st-february-2010 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of the newsletter is available now. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-1st-february-2010 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/major-increases-in-power-delivery-charges Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Provisional figures from the NGC for TNUos half hourly and non half hourly charges show major uplifts in average prices with marked variation by area. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/major-increases-in-power-delivery-charges http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-18110 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000  This week's Newsletter which includes the dates for the first Regional Members' Meetings. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-newsletter-18110 http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-underlines-gas-worries Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000 MEUC Gas Chairman Eddie Proffitt is quoted in The Guardian http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/meuc-underlines-gas-worries http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-market-in-chaos-said-andrew-bainbridge-in-last-sundays-observer-members-thoughts-urgently-needed Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000 MEUC Chairman Andrew Bainbridge's quote in the Observer on Sunday that the "energy market is in chaos" has created much interest at DECC. His comments were made after the MEUC received several enquiries about whether gas supplies would prove sufficient to cope with record demand given concerns over adequate storage. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-market-in-chaos-said-andrew-bainbridge-in-last-sundays-observer-members-thoughts-urgently-needed http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/andrew-bainbridge-quoted-in-the-metro-newspaper-regarding-gas-supply Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Click here to read the article. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/andrew-bainbridge-quoted-in-the-metro-newspaper-regarding-gas-supply http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/december-09-newsletter-available-now Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of  Energy News, Views and Prices is now available to MEUC members. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/december-09-newsletter-available-now http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/gas-capacity-charges--to-reduce-their-capacity-members-need-to-act-before-january-15th Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000 Notice of Implementation 0275 - Reduction in DM LDZ Exit Capacity for Supply Points with Significant Changes in Usage Background http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/gas-capacity-charges--to-reduce-their-capacity-members-need-to-act-before-january-15th http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/november-09-newsletter-now-available Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 The latest issue of Energy News, Views and Prices is now available to MEUC members. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/november-09-newsletter-now-available http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-minister-launches-meucs-national-carbon-and-credit-roadshow Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 The MEUC's Credit and Carbon Roadshow visited Central London, Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester, York and Birmingham during November. Afternoon Executive Briefings brought delegates up to date with the MEUC's Energy Credit Action Group and the Government's Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/energy-minister-launches-meucs-national-carbon-and-credit-roadshow http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/roland-gribben-joins-meuc-team Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 We are pleased to announce to new key appointments to maintain the momentum of the MEUC's expansion. http://www.meuc.co.uk/news/roland-gribben-joins-meuc-team