David Newbery: Integrating wind in integrated markets DG Ener Workshop, Brussels Presented 21 May 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
David Newbery: Integrating wind in integrated markets DG Ener Workshop, Brussels Presented 21 May 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Harry van der Weijde and Benjamin F. Hobbs: Unit Commitment Benefits of LMP-Based Market Coupling: A Stylized Model for Insight Model Comparison Workshop on Renewables Network Integration, Brussels Presented 9 June 2010 Continue Reading
Benjamin F. Hobbs and Karsten Neuhoff: Why Did the US (Mostly) Go With LMP? Benefits of Flow‐Based Allocation Workshop on the Role of Power Market Design for the Achievement of the 20% Renewable Target, Brussels Presented 10 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
David Newbery: The political economy of rent allocation Power Market Design and the Renewables Directive, Brussels Presented 10 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Michael Pollitt: New Models of Public Ownership in Energy? University of Milan, Milan Presented 10 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Pierre Noel: EU Energy Security Policy: The case of natural gas BIICL Energy Conference, London Presented 11 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Michael Pollitt: Why Energy Policy is “Failing” in the UK E.ON, Derby Presented 19 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Benjamin F. Hobbs: Upstream v. Downstream CO2 Trading in Electricity Markets: What is the Cheapest Way to Sustainability? 7th Conference on the European Energy Market, Madrid, Spain Presented 25 June 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Benjamin F. Hobbs: How Can We Use Scenarios? Planning Transmission Under Uncertainty UKERC Workshop on Energy Scenarios and Modelling, London Presented 7 July 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Michael Grubb and Tim Laing Carbon Added information, incentives and instruments: rationale and challenges in the electricity sector: CPI/DIW Seminar, Berlin Presented 15 July 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Benjamin F. Hobbs: Market Equilibrium and Gaming Models for Electricity Policy Analysis and Policy Design Corso di Eccelenza, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy. Presented 19-20 July 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Michael Pollitt: The Future of Electricity Liberalisation in Europe 11th IAEE European Conference, Vilnius Presented 27 August 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Jin Hooi Chan and David Reiner: Vertical integration in a growing industry: security of supply and market access in fuel-ethanol value chain BIEE’s 8th Academic conference, Oxford Presented 22 -23 September 2010 | Paper Continue Reading
Pierre Noel, Sachi Findlater, and Chi Kong Chyong Chi: Gas Security Policies in the Baltic States: Cost and Political Choices Conference on Energy Security in the Baltic Region, Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, Tallinn Presented 11 October 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Pierre Noel: Gas Supply Security and Decarbonisation in Europe Conference on Transatlantic Energy Strategies, Brookings Institution, Washington Presented 21 October 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Harry van der Weijde: Locational‐based Coupling of Electricity Markets: Benefits from Coordinating Unit Commitment and Balancing Markets 2010 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas. Presented 7 November 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Benjamin F. Hobbs: Transmission Planning Under Uncertainty: A Stochastic Two-Stage Modelling Approach 2010 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas Presented 8 November 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Pierre Noel: A New Era of Energy Insecurity? The Oil Market in its Geopolitical Environment ECSSR Annual Energy Conference, Abu Dhabi Presented 9 November 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Michael Pollitt: Are ethical energy markets utopian? Ethical Trading: Whose Business ?, Goodenough College, London Presented 12 November 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
Pierre Noel: European Gas Supply Security: What Role for the EU? JRC Energy Security Conference, Amsterdam Presented 18 November 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
As the process of liberalisation of the European energy markets progresses, there is a need for promoting efficient operation and regulation of the natural monopoly transmission networks. The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has commissioned a study of the feasibility of comparative efficiency analysis and benchmarking as a tool for regulation of the European… Continue Reading
The data: Data for the project was provided by ECN. This can be accessed at their electricity market web page. Results: To access the results generated by each model, please follow the links: ECN output file Madrid output file Cambridge output file Comparing the results generated by the different models shows how the structural and market design assumptions… Continue Reading
On May 26th and 27th 2008 we hosted a kick-off workshop for the projected which we convened with Climate Strategies. We addressed the following themes and experiences in relation to domestic climate policy: Barriers for implementation and enforcement: Sector and country case studies. International resources to support domestic policy: Policy based development and the EU enlargement process.… Continue Reading
University of Cambridge, 26th and 27th May 2008. Summary The workshop explored other options to support mitigation policies in developing countries through North-South cooperation arrangements. Particular attention was given to discussions on bilateral/multilateral governance and financing structures, and their ability to support far-reaching domestic policies in the South. Representatives from India, Ghana, China and Brazil… Continue Reading
It has become clear that defining emission targets alone will not suffice to guide cooperation with developing countries. Cooperation on technology, capacity building, and direct provision of financial support is receiving increasing attention. This has raised the question of which indicators can be used to measure such activities. So far, CO2 emissions measurements are the… Continue Reading
During the workshop initial results from the second phase of the Climate Strategies International Support for Domestic Action project were presented; including country studies on domestic policies, analysis of the role of policy indicators; and international support mechanisms. Workshop Agenda Workshop Presentations, 5th June 2009, GTZ Bonn Heleen de Coninck International Technology Support Mechanisms Karsten… Continue Reading
To provide input for ISDA project, country study workshops addressing developing country priorities will be held during April and May 2009. The workshops aim to discuss domestic barriers, how can success of domestic action can be managed and measured, and what type of international support mechanisms can enhance scale, scope and speed of implementation? The workshops… Continue Reading
The India workshop was held in New Delhi on May 25, 2009, and summarized discussions on climate co-benefits and the Indian power sector. Continue Reading
The South Africa workshop was held in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 22, 2009, and summarized discussions on technology, infrastructure and industrial challenges for climate change. A Workshop Report by Max Edkins is available to download. Continue Reading
The Brazil workshop was held in Rio de Janeiro, on May 18th 2009, and summarized discussions on climate change impact, and international support for policy cooperation and technology transfer. During the workshop participants were asked to discuss within groups questions related to the kind or categories of measures or actions that should be used to… Continue Reading
The Ghana workshop was held in Accra, Ghana, on April 8, 2009, and summarized discussions on climate change impact, and international support for renewable energy and energy efficiency technology transfer, at the workshop. Workshop Report by William Gboney: International Support to promote technology transfer and deployment, for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Ghana. Oppong-Boadi… Continue Reading
The workshop links a discussion of results from the 2008 project “International Support for Domestic Climate Policy” (ISDCP) with presentations and comparisons of recent concepts for technology cooperation. The workshop will result in a report on technology linkages, and refine the research agenda for the 6 month project International Support for Domestic Action (ISDA) for… Continue Reading
Following a kick-off workshop in May, this project develops six country case studies and five discussion papers on international support for domestic climate policy. The country studies focus on domestic climate policies in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Hungary, and Ghana. While several institutional papers address international incentive schemes and compliance mechanisms, policy targets and… Continue Reading
Michael Pollitt: The Future of Electricity Liberalisation in UK Talk to EdF Executives, Brussels Presented 2 December 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
David Newbery: Are Low Carbon Policies Affordable? Renewable Energy Foundation, St George’s House, Windsor Castle Presented 28 October 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
David Newbery: UK Energy Policy SWCHS A-level economics conference, Saffron Walden Presented 1 December 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
David Newbery: European Electricity and Climate Change Policy: MSc in Environmental Policy, Cranfield University Presented 15 December 2010 | Download PDF Continue Reading
The issue of leakage of carbon emissions from emission trading schemes to other regions resulting from competitiveness pressures is a crucial political issue underpinning the design of such schemes. Our research focuses on analysing the scale of such leakage, the potential impacts of competitiveness concerns and the use of instruments such as Border Tax Adjustments… Continue Reading
University of Cambridge, 12 January 2007 Summary The Electricity Policy Research Group (EPRG) hosted a one-day workshop designed to address the economic and technical issues relating to auctions for CO2 allowances in the European Emissions Trading Scheme. The workshop was underwritten by Climate Strategies and contributes to the research programme of the EPRG. The programme… Continue Reading
The EU ETS is moving towards greater auctioning of allowances. Our research focuses on the design of such auctions and the impacts of auctioning. Projects and Workshops EU ETS Auctions Workshop Continue Reading
The allocation of allowances to firms operating within the European Emissions Trading Scheme is a fundamental political issue, influencing the effectiveness and impact of such schemes. Our research analyses the impact of National Allocation Plans and the use of free allowance allocation to alleviate competiveness concerns. Projects and Workshops Second Phase NAPs Comparison Tables Continue Reading
Download the Excel file with Tables Recent Updates of Tables PROJECT INFOCombining efforts of an international team of experts, the available Second Phase National Allocation Plans are evaluated against detailed criteria. Our objective is to facilitate easy evaluation and comparison of Second Phase NAPs. The information and data are extracted from official sources and documents, and… Continue Reading
This research focuses on the policy framework underpinning and overarching emission trading schemes. Carbon pricing and emissions trading schemes are now key tools in climate policy frameworks; analysis of the current structures and frameworks and the future development for such schemes is covered below. Our Projects and Workshops Review of EU ETS (2007) Continue Reading
To inform the discussion of EU ETS design post-2012, we conducted roundtables with academic, policy, industry and NGO participants: Continue Reading
Short Description: Research on the Future of Network Regulation We published three working papers based on reports funded by Ofgem that examine various aspects of the future of network regulation. 0714 looked at the case for ownership unbundling of transmission networks. 0811 examined new ideas for the future of regulation drawing on EPRG research, particularly… Continue Reading
Short Description: Public Communications and Understanding Sources of Opposition to CCS This project addresses the quality and availability of public communications materials on CCS and the possible sources of opposition to CCS. There are two main work packages: a compilation (into a searchable database) and assessment of public communications materials and a study of how… Continue Reading
Short Description: Cambridge-MIT Institute Energy Security Initiative Supported with several hundred thousand pounds of internal Cambridge-MIT Institute resource the CMI-ESI boosted the University’s understanding of energy security issues. The Initiative worked in coordination with the EPRG and now EPRG possesses much in-house competence on energy security. The centres activities are archived at: http://www.energysecurityinitiative.org Amount Awarded:… Continue Reading
Short Description: CAPPCCO (Chinese Advanced Power Plant Carbon Capture Options) The CAPPCCO project, led by Imperial College London with partners from both academia and industry in the UK and China had three broad goals, to: Develop and define options for integrating carbon dioxide capture plant with advanced Chinese pulverised coal power plants to allow a… Continue Reading
Short Description: NZEC (Near-Zero Emissions Coal plant) The joint UK-China Near Zero Emissions Coal (NZEC) initiative addresses the challenge of increasing energy production from coal in China and the need to tackle growing CO2 emissions. The EU-China NZEC agreement was signed at the EU-China Summit under the UK’s presidency of the EU in September 2005… Continue Reading
Short Description: Near CO2 New Participation and communication strategies for neighbours of CO2 capture and storage operations The purpose of this project is to develop effective strategies for: Objective communication to stakeholders and the public at large about risks and advantages of CO2 capture and storage. Involving stakeholders and the public in local decision-making on… Continue Reading