Tough economic forces and poor summer weather have driven down wholesale energy prices. Annual gas and electricity prices are 15-22% lower than last year due to concerns over debt in Eurozone nations and slowing growth in the US and China. However, lower energy costs have benefited consumers, with fuel and utility costs declining in real terms. Despite lower biomass contract prices, biomass costs are still higher than a year ago due to a new biomass plant approval. Unusually cold and stormy June weather in the UK drove up gas demand from households and small businesses. Future energy price movements may depend on resolutions to the Eurozone crisis and economic conditions in the US and China.