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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: Introductory Slides IGov 1 Final Conference
Introductory Slides – Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: IGov 1 Final Conference – Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people. 6th December 2016, British Academy, London Outline Welcome Basic argument of the day Parallel Session Agenda Plan for the day Download the slides here: Intro_Mitchell
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Presentation: Principles for GB Energy Governance Change
Principles for GB Energy Governance Change From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: IGov 1 Final Conference – Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people. 6th December 2016, British Academy, London Outline Definitions IGov approach General challenges of transforming energy systems Specific GB problems to solve Principles of Institutional Reform Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance Framework Institutions in New Framework Matching principles to institutional reform within the IGov Framework Summary Download the slides here: IGov Principles_Mitchell
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Presentation: GB Political Stability, Transparency and Legitimacy
GB Political Stability, Transparency and Legitimacy From: Matthew Lockwood Presentation to: IGov 1 Final Conference – Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people. 6th December 2016, British Academy, London Outline The problem: sudden changes in policy and little medium-term direction Three routes to long-term political stability of direction for policy (‘credible commitment’) in energy transformations? Download the slides here: Politics_Lockwood
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Presentation: Local Energy Markets
Local Energy Markets From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: IGov 1 Final Conference – Energy Governance: New ideas, new institutions, new people. 6th December 2016, British Academy, London Outline Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance Framework Within the current system No local markets in terms of co-ordination of energy and services in local area New value thinking –being able to buy and sell where customer wants with co-ordination Download the slides here: LEMs_Mitchell
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