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Electricity Distribution Networks: Investment and Regulation, and Uncertain Demand

Jamasb, T.; Marantes, C. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2011

University Press: Cambridge" and describes a network investment assessment model developed as a tool to identify and assess the …

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The Process of Negotiating Settlements at FERC

Littlechild, S. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2011

Interstate gas pipelines and their customers presently settle about 90% of the rate cases set for hearing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In recent years, the median time for negotiating settlements and having them approved is about 11 months, compared to several years to...

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International benchmarking of Electricity Transmission by Regulators: Theory and Practice

Haney, A.B.; Pollitt, M.G. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2012

Benchmarking of electricity networks has a key role in sharing the benefits of efficiency improvements with consumers and ensuring regulated companies earn a fair return on their investments. This paper analyses the theory and practice of international benchmarking of electricity transmission by...

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The Hunter Valley Access Undertaking: elements of a negotiated settlement

Bordignon, S.; Littlechild, S. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2012

On 29 June 2011 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accepted an access undertaking from Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) in relation to the Hunter Valley rail network. The ACCC encouraged ARTC and its users (principally coal producers) to discuss and negotiate the...

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Security of the European Electricity Systems: Conceptualizing the Assessment Criteria and Core Indicators

Jamasb, T.; Nepal, R. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2012

The electricity systems have a central role to play in the transition towards a low carbon economy and integration of …

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Determinants of Investment under Incentive Regulation: The Case of Norwegian Electricity Distribution Networks

Poudineh, R.; Jamasb, T. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2013

under incentive regulation. This study analyses the determinants of investment in Norwegian electricity distribution …

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Principals and Agents in Crisis: Reforms of Accounting and Audit at Lloyd's in 1982-6

Gwilliam, David; Macve, Richard; Meeks, Geoffrey - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2000

The paper explores the monitoring by 'external Names' (the principals) of 'working Names' (their agents) in the Lloyd's insurance market of the 1970s and early 1980s. The market was relying heavily on external Names to finance its rapid growth; and these principals were dependent upon their...

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Regulatory Threat in Vertically Related Markets; The Case of German Electricity

Brunekreeft, G. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2002

relies on industrial self-regulation and ex-post control by the Cartel Office. The paper modifies the concept of regulatory … contrast to other European member states, there is no ex-ante regulation of network access charges. Instead, network access … accurately and thus provides a useful tool for policy analysis. …

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‘UK domestic energy contracts, the 28 day rule, and experience in Sweden’

Littlechild, S. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2004

In the UK, domestic customers must be able to terminate energy contracts at 28 days’ notice. This has been seen as a transitional protection for customers and for competition. This paper reviews the arguments for and against the 28 day rule, and examines the extent to which UK suppliers have...

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Regulation of transmission expansion in Argentina Part II: Developments since the Fourth Line

Littlechild, S.C.; Skerk, C.J. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2004

the regulation of monopoly networks is feasible, and the scope for it may be greater than generally appreciated. However …

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