Working Papers

The IGov research team are producing regular working papers on a wide range of issues relating to innovation and governance for the economy and energy system. We also expect to have contributions from other authors.

All working papers are peer reviewed.

  • Working Paper: The development of the Capacity Market for electricity in Great Britain

    October 9, 2017

    Working Paper: The development of the Capacity Market for electricity in Great Britain

    The development of the Capacity Market for electricity in Great Britain Matthew Lockwood EPG Working Paper: 1702 Abstract: A Capacity Market (CM) for electricity was introduced in Great Britain in the early 2010s, with the first auctions being held in 2014. The CM has been controversial in its design and effects. In particular it has been seen as benefitting existing, often high-carbon, capacity and large incumbent generators, rather than new entrants and technologies, such as demand side response. More broadly, it is seen by some as working against, rather than for, the development of a low-carbon

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  • Working Paper: The governance of retail energy market services in the UK

    February 13, 2017

    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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  • Working Paper: People, Demand and Governance in Future Energy Systems

    February 6, 2017

    Working Paper: People, Demand and Governance in Future Energy Systems

    People, Demand and Governance in Future Energy Systems   Richard Hoggett EPG Working Paper: 1701 Abstract: The energy system within Great Britain has to decarbonise whilst maintaining security and affordability, and this requires coordinated action across the whole energy system. The energy system is already undergoing fundamental change due to a wide range of technological, social and economic drivers, and there is some consensus that direction of travel is towards decentralisation and the demand side. These changes are much closer to people and there is a need to recognise, and value, the central role that they

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  • Working Paper: Governing for Demand Management Innovations in Germany

    February 25, 2016

    Working Paper: Governing for Demand Management Innovations in Germany

    Governing for Demand Management Innovations in Germany: Politics, Policy and Practice Caroline Kuzemko EPG Working Paper: 1601 Abstract: This working paper analyses governance for demand management innovations in Germany, related energy system outcomes, and issues still outstanding. Demand management is understood in its broad sense here to include demand reduction, demand side response, and distributed energy, but it is also understood to be pivotal to an affordable and sustainable energy system transformation. The working paper is informed by the IGov theory of governing for sustainable energy innovations in that it governance is also understood in

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  • Working Paper: Innovation and energy industry codes in Great Britain

    December 14, 2015

    Working Paper: Innovation and energy industry codes in Great Britain

    Innovation and energy industry codes in Great Britain Matthew Lockwood, Catherine Mitchell, Richard Hoggett and Caroline Kuzemko EPG Working Paper: 1508 Abstract: This paper examines the role of industry codes in the governance of the energy system in Great Britain, focusing especially on how codes and code governance affect attempts to transform the system to a more sustainable future. We lay out the nature of codes and why they are important for achieving policy change. We then describe the way in which codes are governed, including reforms in the late 2000s and two more recent

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  • Paper: Codes Governance and Reform Discussion Paper

    November 24, 2015

    Paper: Codes Governance and Reform Discussion Paper

    Codes Governance and Reform Discussion Paper IGov Team, 24th November 2015* This discussion paper summarises some of the key points that were raised at a recent cross industry workshop run by the Energy Policy Group on the future of gas and electricity code governance in October 2015. More details of the event are available on IGov events page. The paper provides: Background context on the main energy industry codes and standards in Great Britain A history of reform efforts A summary of the key issues raised at the Codes Governance Workshop covering: 1) Access to Information; 2) Code Simplification

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  • Working Paper: The Danish system of electricity policy-making and regulation

    June 1, 2015

    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

    May 19, 2015

    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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  • Working Paper: Public Value Energy Governance

    March 20, 2015

    Working Paper: Public Value Energy Governance

    Public Value Energy Governance: establishing an institutional framework which better fits a sustainable, secure and affordable energy system  By: Catherine Mitchell, Bridget Woodman, Caroline Kuzemko and Richard Hoggett, University of Exeter EPG Working Paper: 1502 Abstract: This short Discussion Paper is intended to stimulate discussion about how governance of the energy system in Britain can better keep up with technological, economic and social change. We have set out a possible model for future governance and regulation – which moves from the ‘independent, CEO led’ model currently in Britain to one which is more ‘directed’ and which we

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  • Working Paper: Mapping Policies for Improved Efficiency & Reductions in Final Demand

    February 17, 2015

    Working Paper: Mapping Policies for Improved Efficiency & Reductions in Final Demand

    Mapping Policies for Improved Efficiency & Reductions in Final Demand: All Sectors (Excluding Transport) By: Tom Steward – Energy Policy Group, University of Exeter EPG Working Paper: 1501 Abstract: This paper maps the broad range of different policies which currently exist in the UK to support demand reduction or improve energy efficiency. The paper is not intended to be exhaustive in its detail of each policy, but give a broad overview of the policy landscape. It is designed to provide a comprehensive map of all major policy areas aimed at reducing consumption or improving efficiency across the

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