This roundtable was held on 20th July 2016 and introduced a draft fit-for-purpose GB energy governance framework. It sought feedback and alternative perspectives from a range of energy actors.
Governance Framework
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Agenda
14:00 – 14:15 Introduction 14.15 – 14.45 The IGov Governance Framework 14.45 – 15.15 Discussion 15.15 – 15.30 Tea & Coffee 15.30 – 16.00 Alternative Perspectives on Energy Governance Graham White, Independent Dorcas Batstone, Independent Jim Cardwell, Northern Power Grid 16:00 – 16.45 Discussion 16:45 – 17.00 Wrap up
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Aims for the Roundtable
Energy systems around the world and in GB are currently undergoing fundamental and rapid change due to a wide range of different drivers, from technology to social and businesses innovations. Much of this change is currently being experienced within the electricity sector, with a range of new technologies and business models competing for space within our networks such as options for DSR, virtual power plants, storage and other ways to provide capacity and manage constraints. Nationally, DECC have raised the possibility of creating an independent system operator; many DNOs are already moving towards become more
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Attendees
Caroline Kuzemko University of Exeter Catherine Mitchell University of Exeter Chris Harris RWE Npower Dorcas Batstone Independent Graham White Independent Harriet Buxton DECC Jim Cardwell Northern Power Grid Lewis Dale National Grid Linda Forbes Encraft Louise Anderson EPSRC Martin Crouch Ofgem Mathew Lockwood University of Exeter Mike Thompson Committee on Climate Change Nicola Waters Primrose Solar Paul Westacott Origami Energy Phil Baker RAP Richard Hoggett University of Exeter Roger Witcomb CMA Sarah Owen Centrica Simon Virley KPMG Tamar Bourne Regen
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Presentation: IGov Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance
IGov Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance From: Catherine Mitchell Presentation to: IGov Fit-for-Purpose GB Energy Governance Roundtable, 20th July 2016 Outline: The energy system is undergoing fundamental and rapid change Range of different drivers Technology ICT Social preferences New business models Governance Much of this change in electricity sector Actors competing for space within uncoordinated markets and networks System changing – DNOs to DSO/DSP, decentralising, customers Currently technology racing ahead, infrastructure and regulations lagging – risks increased costs, undermining security and threatens transformation Multiple reports recognising need for governance change: DECC; Energy and Climate Change Committee;
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Briefing: Draft Fit-for-Purpose Institutional Framework for the GB Energy System
DRAFT: IGov Fit-for-Purpose Institutional Framework for the GB Energy System Introduction Energy systems around the world and in GB are undergoing fundamental and rapid change due to a wide range of different drivers, from technology through to social, environmental and businesses innovations. Much of this change is currently being experienced within the electricity sector, with new technologies and business models competing for space within our markets and networks (for example, options for demand side response (DSR), virtual power plants, storage and other ways to provide capacity and manage constraints). Nationally, the Department of Energy and
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