Renewables Energy Country Attractiveness IndicesAugust 2009: In this issue China climb three points in the All renewables index to tie with Germany, following announcements of increased support for solar PV. This represents a marked move by the Chinese authorities to support national PV generation. Chinese 2020 targets for solar power have risen to 9GW, which is 75 times the current solar capacity of about 120MW. Also in the issue the UK government published five key documents that will shape the future of its renewable energy industry. The documents included a Renewable Energy Strategy (RES), a Low Carbon Transport Strategy, and a Low Carbon Industrial Strategy. A consultation for renewable electricity financial incentives and a low carbon transition plan were also published. Download Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices issue 22: August 2009 655K, August 2009
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Focusing specifically on the issues that are affecting the water sector in the UK, this new publication provides quarterly updates on movements and activity in the sector, including a composite index that tracks the returns provided by corporate bonds issued in the UK water sector. The newsletter contains views and opinions on hot topics such as PR09 and competition.
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Securing the UK's energy future – meeting the financing challenge
This new report reviews recent developments that may impact the level of investment required by the UK's energy sector in order to meet climate change and renewables targets as well as ensuring security of supply. Read the press release. Download Securing the UK's energy future – meeting the financing challenge 744K, February 2009
PR09 Capex Review – a taste of what's to come
This paper reflects on the specifics of Ofwat's capex review and some of the key issues concerning stakeholders yet to be resolved in the PR09 process. Download the report 1.2Mb, January 2009
Thirsty for power
As energy costs continue to rise, regulatory pressures mount and consumers and other stakeholders become more demanding, companies are focusing on their energy strategies and how they can maximise the value of their assets to remain competitive. Arnaud Bouillé and Stuart Campbell of Ernst & Young explain. Download the report 2Mb, October 2008
Costing the earth? The impact of climate change mitigation on UK domestic customer energy bills
The paper quantifies the impact of meeting the UK's climate change aspirations on domestic consumers, the roles that government, utilities and consumers must play in meeting those aspirations and targets and some of the dilemmas that they face in doing so. Costing the earth? 2.5Mb, July 2008
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