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Book Chapter: The Great British Energy Transition?
New book chapter from Caroline Kuzemko: Chpt 15. The Great British Energy Transition? in Looney, Robert E (Editor) Handbook of Transitions to Energy and Climate Security, published by Routledge. For more information visit the Routledge website. An original contribution to our understanding of a phenomenon that is reshaping the world, this title thoroughly discusses the transformation of the energy security policy arena brought on by two dramatic developments – the increased potential availability of energy in many parts of the world on the supply side, and on the demand side increasing concerns over the harmful
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Paper: Energy depoliticisation in the UK: Destroying political capacity
Energy depoliticisation in the UK: Destroying political capacity By: Caroline Kuzemko Published in: The British Journal of Politics and International Relations Vol 18, Issue 1, 2016 Available online: 16th April 2016 Research Highlights and Abstract Provides new insights into depoliticisation literatures by applying depoliticisation beyond economic and monetary policy to energy and climate change policy. Demonstrates ways in which forms of depoliticisation can affect political capacity to respond to new policy challenges. Challenges climate change and energy transition literatures by explaining how and why UK energy policy institutions have constrained innovation and sustainable change. Depoliticisation,
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Paper: Policy Dialogue on the assessment and convergence of renewable energy policy in EU member state
Forward to Special Issue on Policy Dialogue on the assessment and convergence of renewable energy policy in EU member states By: Catherine Mitchell Published in: Journal of Energy & Environment Available online: 13th April 2016 The forward can be accessed via: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X16638221 (paywall)
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Paper: Historical institutionalism and the politics of sustainable energy transitions
Historical institutionalism and the politics of sustainable energy transitions: A research agenda By: Matthew Lockwood, Caroline Kuzemko, Catherine Mitchell and Richard Hoggett Published in: Environmental and Planning C: Politics and Space, 2017, Vol 35(2) 312-333 Available online: 22 July 2016, in print March 2017 Abstract Improving the understanding of the politics of sustainable energy transitions has become a major focus for research. This paper builds on recent interest in institutionalist approaches to consider in some depth the agenda arising from a historical institutionalist perspective on such transitions. It is argued that historical institutionalism is a valuable
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Presentation: Smart and Flexible – a Vision for 2020
Smart and Flexible: a Vision for 2020 – Distribution Service Providers From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: Smart and Flexible: a Vision for 2020, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, House of Commons, London, 28th Feb 2017 Outline Definitions Whole systems and governance Governance problems to solve DNOs to DSPs Changes that are needed Download the slides here: PRASEG 28 Feb
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Presentation: A Fit-for-Purpose Governance Framework
A Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance Framework From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: Cross-Campus Energy Seminar, 14th Feb 2017, Penryn Campus, Cornwall Outline Definitions Why is it important to reform the GB’s energy governance framework? Energy and carbon Energy system change Current governance and problems to solve A fit-for-purpose governance framework Download the slides here: 14 Feb cross-campus energy
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Conference Summary: Energy Governance – New ideas, new institutions, new people
Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people Summary of the Day You can view the final agenda here You can view the speaker and delegate list is here The IGov framework that shaped the format for the day is available here 1. Welcome and Introduction Catherine Mitchell’s slides introducing the conference can be downloaded here. 2. GB Energy Governance – Issues & opportunities This session, chaired by Simon Roberts from the Centre for Sustainable Energy, had two keynote speakers who provided perspectives on the issues and opportunities that exist within the current governance
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Presentation: What is transforming the energy sector?
What is transforming the energy sector? From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: Chatham House Energy Transitions conference, November 28-29, Royal Society, London Outline Energy sector economics is changing (because of energy technologies and ICT abilities, and therefore turning energy system upside down Conventional energy system wisdoms (eg the importance of baseload) are being overturned This implies a completely different system. The presentation is available here: Mitchell Chatham House 29 November
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Working Paper: The governance of retail energy market services in the UK
The governance of retail energy market services in the UK: A framework for the future Nick Eyre and Matthew Lockwood UKERC Working Paper Introduction: This Working Paper is the first output of research on retail market governance in the theme on “Decision making”, within the UKERC Phase 3 Programme (2014-19)i . Retail markets are the main commercial interface for most people with the energy system. Current retail energy market governance in the UK is characterized by a quite complex mix of arrangements that have evolved over time. The scale of governance is increasingly complex,
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Submission: National Infrastructure Assessment Call for Evidence
National Infrastructure Assessment Call for Evidence Catherine Mitchell, Richard Hoggett and Matthew Lockwood Summary This submission argues that GB is trapped in an infrastructure which is not fit for purpose. GB is not going to be able to transform to a fit for purpose infrastructure system unless those who pay for it also support it. The infrastructure changes which occur have to be those which GB people want, and value in their everyday lives. This is a move to an energy efficient Britain – whether this is buildings, the energy system, the transport system
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