-
Presentation: Local Energy Governance
Local Energy Governance From: Jess Britton Presentation to: Local governance & energy system change IGov roundtable, Energy Systems Catapult, Birmingham, 28th November 2018 Summary Context and introduction Increasing focus on ‘local energy’ More than just an economic opportunity Next 2 to 4 years a key period? Governing local energy systems This presentation can be found here: Britton_Local energy governance IGov
Read More » -
Primer – Energy Codes and Licenses
IGov Primer – Energy Industry Codes and Licenses Context IGov has consistently argued that the codes and licences that govern the energy system in GB need to change in order to better enable a low carbon transformation. Our thinking and research has included blogs, consultation submissions, a roundtable event, a number of papers and case studies. Our take away message is that self-regulation of Codes should cease and should be replaced by a Code Manager. Detailed information on all our outputs, in chronological order, are below. For a detailed overview of energy industry codes, the issues
Read More » -
New Thinking: Simplifying energy governance to help the UK’s path to zero-carbon
Simplifying energy governance to help the UK’s path to zero-carbon Rebecca Willis, IGov Team, 25th January 2019 The UK’s Climate Change Act sets an admirably simple, legally-binding framework for carbon reduction. The targets are clear. Yet the means to achieve them are opaque. As the government considers strengthening the UK’s targets, and moving toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the IGov project has offered evidence to the Committee on Climate Change on governance of the energy system. Pointing out the multiple, confusing institutions, policies and timeframes that characterise energy governance, IGov argue that
Read More » -
Submission: CCC – Building a zero carbon economy
Building a zero carbon economy – Call for Evidence IGov response to the Committee on Climate Change Dr Rebecca Willis & Professor Catherine Mitchell, Energy Policy Group, University of Exeter Summary IGov, a project of the University of Exeter’s Energy Policy Group, examines innovation and governance in the energy system. We focus on the fundamental, rapid energy system change that is happening at the moment, driven by technological, social and environmental factors; and examine the shifts in governance that are required in order to meet crucial goals, including carbon reduction. The evidence offered to
Read More » -
Letter: Wylva nuclear power plant
Scrapping of nuclear plant should see UK renewables filling the void Readers respond to news that Hitachi has pulled out of the proposed Wylva nuclear power plant in Anglesey Letters in the Guardian: Fri 18 Jan 2019 The pulling out of Hitachi from the proposed Wylva nuclear power plant is a good thing for energy policy – not a serious blow as said in the article (Hitachi scraps £16bn nuclear power station in Wales, 18 January). Nuclear power is now one of the most expensive form of electricity there is. But beyond the economics, it no
Read More » -
Presentation: IGov Roundtable on Local Governance
Introduction to IGov Roundtable on Local Governance From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: Local governance & energy system change IGov roundtable, Energy Systems Catapult, Birmingham, 28th November 2018 This presentation can be found here: Mitchell_IGov Local Governance Workshop 27 November
Read More » -
Presentation: Jonathan Mullard, BEIS
BEIS Local Energy Overview: Context So why local? Existing local energy activity Challenges Introducing the Local Energy programme Supporting LEPs Energy hubs Devolution Community energy You can download the presentation here: Mullard_BEIS Catapult Presentation
Read More » -
Presentation: Sheryl French, Cambridge County Council
Mobilising Local Energy Investment Overview: Organisation structure Energised for growth Benefits Tri-LEP Strategy: Local Energy Investment and Delivery Strategy Planning for growth Regulation Market Skills You can download the presentation here: French_Cambridgeshire 181127_Birmingham
Read More » -
Presentation: Ben Godfrey, WPD
DNO transition Overview: Embedded generation today Flexibility will drive changes Flexibility can empower localism You can download the presentation here: Godfrey_WPD Local Energy Governance roundtable
Read More » -
Presentation: Richard Halsey, Energy System Catapult
Local area energy planning Overview: Vision, Mission, Expertise Service Platforms Recommendations You can download the presentation here: Halsey_ESC – Local Energy Governance Roundtable –
Read More »
