COVID-19 virus and the GB energy sector webinar

This webinar explores our take on the emerging disruptions to the electricity and gas markets as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the UK. We highlight how the struggles of consumers in managing the virus has already caused unintended consequences for suppliers. Also, how these consequences could develop in the coming weeks and months. Additionally, we outline some of the efforts beings applied to minimise these struggles and suggestions for further development. As a result, this may aid the consumer position, reducing the scope for disturbance in the markets themselves. 

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Veronica Truman

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Dr Craig Lowrey

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