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significant consequences as it all but removes any early relief from the recent doubling of business
rates across the industry.
Wholesale – Conclusion and Priorities
Creating sustainable, long-term value from wholesale markets for investors and customers is the
strategic objective of SSE's Wholesale businesses. This should be delivered through the responsible
production, storage and delivery of energy and related services; a focus on meeting the needs of its
customers; ongoing rigour in optimising its portfolio of existing assets and those in development,
meaning that SSE's activities across its Wholesale businesses continue to support SSE's core purpose
and the first financial objective of annual growth in the dividend payable to shareholders.
Wholesale priorities in 2016/17 and beyond include:
Ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all wholly-owned assets and those in which
SSE has an ownership interest;
Securing a stable and predictable supply of energy to meet SSE’s needs;
Delivering SSE’s investments in renewable energy and other electricity generation plant;
Driving business change to respond effectively to market change and regulatory developments
in GB, NI, RoI and EU regulations; and
Securing value, where appropriate, through the risk-managed trading of energy-related
commodities.
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