UtilitiesUnderstanding the requirements of the energy utilities and waste managementThe Ernst & Young Utilities industrial group in Switzerland is the competence centre for the Swiss: - electricity industry (production, trading, transmission, distribution)
- utilities industry (electricity, natural gas, water) and
- waste management industry (waste materials and liquids)
European energy markets have undergone considerable changes in recent years, thanks to liberalization, deregulation and the evolving demands of environmental protection. Further adjustments to the market environment are also likely, which will directly affect Swiss energy companies. They need to prepare for this new situation and further develop or even realign their business models. In particular, this involves increasing efficiency in order to lower costs and developing new strategic alliances and cooperations to exploit potential sources of growth. The Utilities competence centre is committed to providing support to clients from the energy sector as well as further developing services in these changing markets. Our multidisciplinary team comprises experienced specialists with sound industry knowledge. Our core competences are auditing, tax and legal advice, advisory services and transaction advisory services. In addition, together with the Ernst & Young Global Utilities Center, we provide our global network of proven specialists with a platform that they can use to help them offer seamless, standardized and top-quality services. | Renewable energy country attractiveness indices: November 2011 Demographic changes and emerging markets growth are now driving investment as the renewable energy industry adapts to a changed world. Find out more in our latest Renewables Indices, including industry comment and country focus. Turn risks and opportunities into results New technologies and a changing customer relationship are driving a fundamental transformation of the power and utilities business model. Market volatility, pricing pressure, variations in market performance and demanding stakeholders all have contributed to this evolution. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities facing the sector today. Diversification key to global renewables growth as China soars ahead of competitors Countries are increasingly broadening their renewable energy portfolios amid challenging market conditions, according to our latest global Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices. China leads this trend and retains its top indices ranking. |
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Contacts Alessandro Miolo
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Library Utilities «Will Ownership Unbundling deliver?»
A survey that questions whether ownership unbundling alone will deliver a single European market for energy and looks at the implications for different types of business in 19 countries by examining in detail some of the strategic options which companies now face.  Will Ownership Unbundling deliver? (PDF, 2.2 MB)
«Utilities Unbundled»
Interdependence among the world’s politicians, energy producers, and customers is helping drive the utilities industry to turn to alternative energy (AE). Utilities Unbundled third issue investigates how utilities are responding to the technological and commercialization challenges AE presents. Utilities Unbundled (PDF, 8.7 MB)
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