2024

  • 17th January: Downward momentum on Annual power returns after brief uplift
  • 3rd January: Downturn stalls as carbon market picks up

2023

  • 18th December: Electricity falls further on good renewable output
  • 4th December: Front Annual power drops 10% in spite of cold snap
  • 2nd November: Warm weather delays heating demand and lowers gas prices
  • 4th October: Prices slide as we enter October
  • 18th September: Front Annual loses 6% with calmer market conditions
  • 1st September: Prices drop back as extreme continental temperatures ease
  • 2nd August: Gas spikes up, much like power
  • 17th July: Power prices fall, but downtrend stalls
  • 3rd July: Late June rally fails to offset overall electricity falls
  • 21st June: ESOS Phase 3 Deadline Extended to 5th June 2024
  • 6th June: Gas storage at record levels for time of year
  • 16th May: Weak gas sends power prices lower
  • 3rd May: Gas prices fall, although North Sea cuts keep losses in check
  • 18th April: Gas prices flat as summer season starts
  • 3rd April: Prices edge up on tight supply
  • 20th March: Power prices fall in spite of brief surge
  • 2nd March: Minimum volatility in a calm power market
  • 16th February: Mild conditions push gas prices lower
  • 2nd February: Demand rises and storage falls, giving an upturn in prices
  • 17th January: Supply risk cut by mild weather
  • 10th January: Power prices slump on milder forecasts

2022

  • 19th December: Short-term prices hit by cold weather, whilst Annuals are steadier
  • 14th December: Risk factors boost power Annuals
  • 16th November: Arrival of cold weather send Annuals up
  • 1st November: Short-term gas de-risked on falling demand
  • 17th October: Gas demand falls on mild, windy weather
  • 12th October: Gas dips on indications of a mild winter and rising imports
  • 16th September: Sharp downtrend swings up on market reform news
  • 9th September: Markets crash after another spike
  • 16th August: Heatwave drives front annual prices
  • 1st August: Unprecedented power prices seen as Russia cuts gas flows
  • 15th July: Heatwave boosts power as cooling demand surges
  • 4th July: Gas worries push power Annuals higher still
  • 16th June: US LNG plant fire causes gas price surge
  • 6th June: Annuals rise on Russian energy deal concerns
  • 17th May: Gas market spooked on Russian flow concerns
  • 4th May: Strong exports to continental Europe force prices higher
  • 19th April: UK prices rise on increased coal and gas costs
  • 11th April: E2 reach Carbon Neutral status
  • 5th April: COVID-19 Update
  • 5th April: Relatively robust renewable output lowers power prices
  • 17th March: Markets retract from initial Ukraine invasion spike
  • 3rd March: Relatively calm markets spike on Ukraine invasion
  • 16th February: Consistently strong winds cut short-term costs
  • 3rd February: Markets surge on Ukraine invasion fears
  • 19th January: Gas prices soften after new year increase
  • 11th January: Markets spike to an all-time high

2021

  • 20th December: Gas hits fresh highs on increased demand
  • 3rd December: First real cold snap cranks up prices
  • 19th November: Bearish effects of Russian gas flows prove short-lived
  • 4th November: Power prices crash on Russian gas news
  • 18th October: Markets drop on Russian gas hint
  • 5th October: New price records shattered at relentless pace
  • 20th September: Price records smashed across most periods
  • 6th September: August price crash sees rapid reversal
  • 19th August: EV Charging White Paper Released
  • 16th August: Winter '21 power rises further on gas supply concerns
  • 5th August: Russian uncertainty and lack of LNG increase wholesale cost
  • 19th July: Power prices spike to new highs before correction
  • 6th July: Medium-term gas soars on storage fears
  • 21st June: Gas markets supported by rising LNG and oil prices
  • 3rd June: Extreme swings hit power markets in second half of May
  • 5th May: Power prices rally on increased carbon trading
  • 19th April: Power prices rise on cool, still weather
  • 6th April: The Suez issue spikes fears over LNG shipments
  • 25th March: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
  • 19th March: Gas increases less significant than power
  • 3rd March: Day-ahead power surges on low wind generation
  • 19th February: Prices rise on arrival of "Beast from the East"
  • 4th February: Prices fluctuate on changing weather forecasts
  • 20th January: Record highs seen on short-term market
  • 7th January: Lower temperatures and windless conditions increase gas demand
  • 6th January: Retrofitting - The Way Forward?

2020

  • 22nd December: Annuals and carbon surge as the vaccine rollout starts
  • 4th December: Spikes on short-term market as temperatures drop across Europe
  • 19th November: Power prices bounce on vaccine news
  • 4th November: Demand expectations cut as Covid lockdowns increase
  • 19th October: Annuals rise on general energy upturn
  • 5th October: Short-term power extremely volatile due to changeable weather
  • 21st September: Day-ahead prices spike during mini-heatwave
  • 4th September: Hurricane Laura pushes oil and US gas prices up
  • 24th August: Setting Your Carbon Scope
  • 19th August: Power Annuals rise on lower wind and nuclear output
  • 5th August: Annuals slide by up to 8%
  • 17th July: Surging carbon sends Annuals higher
  • 9th July: Despite COVID, the Targeted Charging Review will still go ahead in 2021
  • 3rd July: Gas Annuals rise by as much as 9%
  • 19th June: Carbon Neutrality vs Net Zero
  • 18th June: Cooler temperatures and low wind increase gas usage
  • 3rd June: Summer gas lower as depressed market remains well supplied
  • 19th May: Wholesale rally continues with front Annual at highest price since 2008
  • 19th May: Annuals rise as global lockdown eases
  • 18th May: The Road to a Green Recovery - Your Business and COVID-19
  • 11th May: COVID-19 Update - Getting your Premises Ready for Occupation
  • 4th May: Short-term power hits record low with reduced low lockdown demand
  • 20th April: Annual prices show some recovery on fears over French nuclear capacity
  • 7th April: Carbon Neutrality for All
  • 3rd April: Lockdown sends power curves to 13-year lows
  • 27th March: E2 Services - Client Support During COVID-19
  • 17th March: Markets resist plunge in oil and shares
  • 10th March: COVID-19 - Air Recirculation Systems
  • 5th March: Carbon Neutrality - Are You Being Left Behind?
  • 4th March: Mid-February upturn reverses as coronavirus fears increase
  • 27th February: UK Businesses Need to Double Low Carbon Spending
  • 27th February: Heat Network Regulations - Update
  • 18th February: Record wind generation from storms Ciara and Dennis
  • 5th February: Travel and energy demand fall due to coronavirus
  • 17th January: High winds and mild weather weigh on short-term power
  • 6th January: Annual bearishness halted by oil surge

2019

  • 18th December: November bearishness continues into December
  • 4th December: Annuals fall back from late-November surge
  • 18th November: Annuals continue downtrend
  • 4th November: Gains from first half of October wiped out across Annuals
  • 14th October: Short-term falls to lowest non-Christmas level for 10 years
  • 4th October: CBRE Supply Partner Event 2019
  • 4th October: Spikes reverse as market fears fade
  • 18th September: August wholesale reductions wiped out on September 9th
  • 13th September: ESOS Phase 2 Deadline is 5th December 2019 - Are you Compliant?
  • 4th September: Markets saw some steep declines during the month of August
  • 2nd August: General Softening of Annual Gas and Power Prices
  • 16th July: Short-term power spikes due to tight gas and light winds
  • 3rd July: Short-term power sees huge price volatility
  • 18th June: Power Annuals spike then slump
  • 4th June: Oil and coal collapse dragging power down
  • 21st May: Prices rebound on cooler weather and stronger oil
  • 7th May: Annuals collapse whilst short-term recovers
  • 18th April: Markets spike on gas outages and record high carbon
  • 3rd April: Further falls in power curves, but signs things are levelling off
  • 19th March: Power downturn continues with warm, windy weather
  • 5th March: Spring-like weather creates more downward pressure
  • 20th February: Slump in power prices continues on warm, windy weather
  • 4th February: Healthy supplies counter bullish effects of cold weather
  • 17th January: Annuals continue general decline in spite of surge in oil
  • 4th January: Power prices slump on declining oil and financial downturn

2018

  • 17th December: Bearish Annuals turn bullish on short-term drivers
  • 4th December: Changeable weather forecasts prompt oscillating wholesale movements
  • 19th November: Colder forecasts push power prices higher
  • 5th November: Power prices fall in line with wider energy complex
  • 26th October: Ofgem release "State of the energy market" report
  • 17th October: Latest UN Report Confirms Paris Target Not Achievable
  • 17th October: Markets volatile on changeable weather conditions
  • 3rd October: Extreme volatility hits power markets
  • 21st September: Planning for SECR
  • 18th September: Highest front Annuals since 2008 seen before sharp downturn
  • 5th September: Bullish oil sends all energy markets higher
  • 24th August: October ’18 power is highest front Annual since April ‘11
  • 8th August: Gradual increase in Annuals seen during past fortnight
  • 23rd July: Government response to Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting consultation
  • 18th July: Day-ahead power hits 4-month high
  • 5th July: OPEC false dawn and other factors drive power Annuals
  • 2nd July: E2 Services Win Best Energy Solution at TELCA 2018
  • 21st June: Gains across fossil fuels reverse recent power slump
  • 15th June: Plenty of cars - No Charge
  • 11th June: The Energy Live Consultancy Awards
  • 7th June: We have a New Head Office Address
  • 5th June: Slump in power prices follows May surge
  • 30th May: E2 Appointed Trend Technology Centre Status
  • 29th May: US pulls out of Iran nuclear deal spiking all prices
  • 3rd May: General uplift in global energy markets pushes up Winter ‘18
  • 19th April: Strong oil, gas, CO2 and coal prices push power Annuals to long-term highs
  • 16th April: Members of ESTA
  • 11th April: Annuals up on higher EU carbon costs
  • 20th March: Weather forecasts cause third surge in prices.
  • 13th March: The 2018 Regional Energy Consultant/Consultancy of the Year Award
  • 7th March: Short-term spikes, whilst Annuals remain flat
  • 1st March: UK Day-ahead and Within-day gas reach record levels: £2.75/therm and £3.50/therm
  • 28th February: UK Day-ahead gas hits £1/therm on outages and cold - highest level in almost 5 years
  • 27th February: UK short-term gas spikes on Siberian cold blast fears, then eases; forecasts revised
  • 27th February: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
  • 22nd February: Power prices volatile after January falls
  • 8th February: Strong bearish price trend tempered by colder forecasts
  • 23rd January: ESOS – Current Actions
  • 18th January: Annuals hit record highs before retreating mid-month
  • 11th January: Batteries: The Future
  • 9th January: Results of 2018 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
  • 8th January: Seasons and annuals edge higher whilst short-term falls
  • 3rd January: The carbon footprint of crypto-currencies
  • 3rd January: Energy Resolutions 2018?

2017

  • 19th December: Power prices spike on gas supply issues
  • 13th December: UK gas and power prices rocket as Austrian gas explosion follows North Sea pipeline shutdown
  • 12th December: The importance of consistent and reliable M&V – Enter IPVMP
  • 12th December: Exxon to include climate change impact in annual reporting
  • 6th December: Day and Month-ahead power hits £55/MWh
  • 27th November: It's Your Money - Spend it Smarter
  • 21st November: Power Market bullish trend intensifies then buckles on drop in oil
  • 9th November: Big 6 Become big 5
  • 7th November: French Nuclear Fears Ease But Rising Oil And Coal Buoy Annuals
  • 16th October: Weaker pound and stronger coal and carbon costs add further bullishness
  • 4th October: Rally in power prices sees reversal mid-September
  • 22nd September: Coal and carbon maintain power upturn
  • 7th September: French Nuclear Safety Fears Spike UK Winter Power Prices
  • 31st August: Small business water switching in England starts slowly
  • 4th August: Annual power curves rally on rising gas, coal and oil indices
  • 18th July: Short-term market remains volatile whilst annuals stay stable
  • 4th July: Massive volatility hits short-term curves
  • 19th June: Short-Term Power Slumps on gas glut and improved wind and solar output
  • 8th June: Power price rally turns downwards as May ends
  • 8th June: Energy Services department attend Energy Institute event
  • 18th May: Ten day power decline reverses on bullish oil market
  • 15th May: The importance of clear Energy Reporting
  • 5th May: April Gas and Power price decline sees reverse in early May
  • 20th April: E2 Services awarded BMS Maintenance Contract at The Royal College of Physicians
  • 20th April: E2 Services awarded BMS Upgrade project at The Royal College of Physicians
  • 20th April: UK and Dutch Gas issues give mid-month boost to power prices
  • 12th April: E2 Services Awarded Schneider Electric EcoXpert Status
  • 5th April: In defence of service level
  • 4th April: April'17 Annual hits 6-month low before oil recovery prompts an upturn
  • 21st March: Continued decline in gas and power indices
  • 16th March: Benefits of Robust CRC Management
  • 10th March: CRC Registry Identity Management Update
  • 7th March: E2 Services and York Building Management Systems
  • 6th March: Markets see decreased demand towards end of February
  • 20th February: Gas and Power Bear markets
  • 15th February: E2 Services awarded Trend Ethernet project at Apex Plaza, Reading
  • 6th February: Weather hits power and gas markets in late January
  • 18th January: Mid January Cold Weather Market Impact
  • 5th January: Early January market correction on power and gas markets
  • 3rd January: Forensics-the glitch that keeps on taking

2016

  • 19th December: Prices rebound from early December falls
  • 6th December: Dramatic effects on the short-term markets, but little significant impact on Annuals
  • 5th December: E2 Services awarded Arup BMS Project with Lord's
  • 5th December: Markets see decline in volatility for end of November
  • 2nd December: Heat Network Regulations Update
  • 30th November: E2 Services gain Qualified Partner Status with Open Systems Solutions
  • 28th November: E2's three amigos join forces
  • 25th November: DSR-An opportunity to release an additional income stream from your property asset
  • 22nd November: Encouraging correction of Inflated Short-Term Market Rates
  • 21st November: UK Power slumps 11% as French Market tumbles 23%
  • 18th November: Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, the next four years
  • 17th November: Short-term Gas & Power Market Correction for November
  • 11th November: The benefits of ISO50001
  • 4th November: The Future Direction of Energy Management
  • 24th October: Proposed changes to CRC
  • 24th October: UK November and December Power Prices rise
  • 19th October: CCA opportunities for Data Centre Operators
  • 19th October: Our view on the spike in Winter Energy Prices
  • 14th October: Deregulation of the Water Industry
  • 10th October: E2 Services become a Johnson Controls partner
  • 16th March: Budget 2016 - CRC to be abolished
  • 20th January: Heat Network Regulations

2015

  • 2nd June: E2 Services and Carbon Controls Merge
  • 20th April: Automated Monitoring and Targeting at Microsoft