Observations on utility companies coping with the recession

In the space of the past 12 months, utility companies have found themselves in a very different world with a series of momentous events – the collapse of giants of the banking system, the credit and wider financial crisis, the reversal in demand and price growth, and outright recession in many major markets. This report looks at the impact of the economic downturn and financial crisis on the sector but, also, beyond to the time horizons that are important for long-term energy planning.