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Paper: Creating protective space for innovation in electricity distribution networks in Great Britain
Creating protective space for innovation in electricity distribution networks in Great Britain: The politics of institutional change By: Matthew Lockwood Published in: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. Volume 18, March 2016, Pages 111–127. Available online 6 June 2015 (open access) Highlights The locus for protective space for innovation in network industries is the regulatory regime. In the case of Britain, the creation of space for RD&D has come through the layering of rules. Such layering can be explained partly through institutional discretion and fixed regulatory rules. RD&D mechanisms faced strong initial opposition from the dominant policy
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Presentation: The UK energy system- the challenge of institutional inertia
The UK energy system: the challenge of institutional inertia From: Matthew Lockwood To: Solar Trade Association – Does the new government mean business for solar? 8 June 2015, PwC, London Outline What institutions matter for DNOs? RIIO Solar PV Installed Capacity Review mechanisms Codes and standards Code governance issues Explaining inertia What to do? Download presentation: Lockwood Institutional inertia STA 8 June
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New Thinking: Winter is Coming
Winter is Coming Catherine Mitchell, IGov Team, 15th June 2015 I have got into the habit of thinking ‘winter is coming’ (ie Game of Thrones) whenever I read my daily energy newsletters or news apps to catch up on energy industry news. For those who have never watched the TV series, Game of Thrones (GOT) is about seven warring Kingdoms of Westeros who should bury their differences in order to overcome the challenge of the White Walkers who are moving inexorably south to Westeros, killing all people in their way, only to raise them up
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Working Paper: The Danish system of electricity policy-making and regulation
The Danish system of electricity policy-making and regulation Matthew Lockwood EPG Working Paper: 1504 Abstract: Denmark is a global leader in transforming its energy system to a more sustainable model, with high levels of renewable electricity and heat, and high energy efficiency. Its transformation is not slowing; rather the country is now committed to a complete decarbonisation of its energy system by 2050. This paper examines the policy-making process and regulatory framework that has facilitated this system change, focusing in particular on electricity. It gives an overview of the main actors in the sector and
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Working Paper: Energy Governance, Suppliers and Demand Side Management
Energy Governance, Suppliers and Demand Side Management Caroline Kuzemko EPG Working Paper: 1503 Abstract: This paper examines the policies, regulations, rules and incentives governing gas and electricity suppliers in Great Britain (GB) from the perspective of how far these have served to facilitate or prevent a shift towards a more sustainable energy system. The precise context is the desirability of a fundamental shift in the underlying design of the energy system from the supply to the demand side. This paper focuses just on the governance of gas and electricity suppliers, defined as incumbents or independents,
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New Thinking: A new normal
A new normal Catherine Mitchell, IGov Team, 12th May 2015 I am definitely not a pioneer when it comes to technology but I was hugely impressed as a first time user of Uber. On an overly ambitious afternoon walk from Greenwich to London Bridge on Sunday, a friend and I found ourselves on a lonely stretch of the Thames Path half an hour before our dinner reservation. My American friend called up her Uber account which said there was an Uber Cab 3 minutes away. Sure enough within 5 minutes we were on our way to
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Presentation: The State of the Power Sector in Europe
The State of the Power Sector in Europe From: Catherine Mitchell To: The Future of Utilities – European Workshop, Chatham House, 28 April 2015 Outline What is the current state of the utilities in Europe? Where is there existential threat for incumbents? i.e Where are the changes most visible? And what have the drivers been? What are the consequences for existing energy systems? Electricity utility structures? Institutional frameworks Role of the State Should Change Tension Key Indicators of Change Download presentation: The State of the Power Sector in Europe More information on the Future of Utilities Workshop
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Presentations: Thailand’s Solar PV Roadmap Initiative and the Governance of Energy Transition
Thailand’s Solar PV Roadmap Initiative and the Governance of Energy Transition From: Matthew Lockwood To: Thailand’s Solar PV Roadmap Initiative and the Governance of Energy Transition, April 22nd, 2015, Bangkok Overview: Organised by the Energy Research Institute at Chulalongkorn University, the Ministry of Energy and the British Embassy Bangkok, this event was part of a project to help inform strategies for future energy reform in Thailand – the full agenda is available here. As part of the event Matthew Lockwood from the the IGov team gave two presentations to share lessons from our research on renewable policies and governance issues within
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Submission to CMA Energy Market Investigation – Updated Issues Statement
Comments on the CMA Energy Market Investigation – Updated Issues Statement Catherine Mitchell, Bridget Woodman, Caroline Kuzemko and Richard Hoggett, Energy Policy Group (EPG), University of Exeter Summary 1. We, the EPG, are very pleased that the CMA investigation is taking place because it is has encouraged a much wider debate about the future of the GB energy system. Whilst, in fact, the EPG does not agree with most of what the CMA appears to have concluded so far, the process has been very beneficial, particularly with the uploading of the various working papers
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Progressive Energy Policy Pivots
Write an Energy Policy Pivot – halfway between a book and a journal article – a short book! Catherine Mitchell, IGov Team, 27th April 2015 The Energy Policy Group is the home of the new series of Palgrave Pivots on Progressive Energy Policy. Pivots are 25,000 to 50,000 words in length and can be single or multi-authored. In brief we are seeking pivots that are: important to understanding the role of energy policy within processes of sustainable and equitable energy transitions. pivotal in nature, i.e. pivots should seek to be visionary, challenging conventional wisdom and/or
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