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Competitive Bidding for a Long-term Electricity Distribution Contract
Littlechild, S.C. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2001
out top tender to provide cable (thirty-year) contract for operation, maintenance, repair and renewal of its electricity …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005783770
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Regulated and merchant interconnectors in Australia: SNI and Murraylink revisited
Littlechild, S. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2004
This paper examines the history of the various actual and proposed interconnectors between New South Wales and Victoria into South Australia. It covers the period from the earliest proposal for a regulated interconnector to the recent Victoria Supreme Court review and the latest ministerial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005113799
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Power sector reform, private investment and regional co-operation
Newbery, D. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2006
bankrupt state-owned vertically integrated electricity supply industries, encouraged private generation investment to address …Modern infrastructure, particularly electricity, is critical to economic development. South Asia, with inefficient and … shortages selling power to largely unreformed state electricity boards, exacerbating financial distress. Reforming the SEBs is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005113768
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Municipal aggregation and retail competition in the Ohio energy sector
Littlechild, S. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2007
competitive energy supplier. Over 200 communities have voted to do this for electricity. By 2004 residential switching reached 69 … Stabilization Plans holding incumbent utility prices below cost since 2006. In the Ohio gas sector, rate regulation has not …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005113881
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Distributed Generation: Opportunities for Distribution Network Operators, Wider Society and Generators
Anaya, Karim L.; Pollitt, Michael G. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2015
This study explores and quantifies the benefits of connecting more distributed generation (with and without the use of smart connections) across different parties (Distribution Network Operators, wider society and generators). Different connection scenarios are proposed (with partial and full...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011249368
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Finding the Optimal Approach for Allocating and Realising the Distribution System Capacity: Decidng between Interruptible Connections and Firm DG Connections.
Anaya, Karim L.; Pollit, Michael C. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge
The aim of this study is to perform a cost benefit analysis of the different options for connecting distributed generation (DG) customers in a specific constrained area (the March Grid), under the context of the Flexible Plug and Play trial. The study shows the importance of the development of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790548
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The Role of Distribution Network Operators in Promoting Cost-Effective Distributed Generation: Lessons from the United States for Europe
Anaya, Karim L.; Pollitt, Michael G. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2014
We explore the different competitive mechanisms applied by electric utilities from the USA in promoting cost-effective Distribution Generation (DG) resources and the challenges that they face due to the increase in DG connections. Case studies from California, Oregon, Colorado and New York are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011262880
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Electricity Internal Market in the European Union: What to do next?
Glanchant, J-M.; FLévêque, F. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2006
Like in the US, the EU “internal electricity market” remains unfinished and its construction can stall, fracturing into …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005647349
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Why Tax Energy? Towards a More Rational Energy Policy
Newbery, D. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2005
different rates within and across countries. Coal, oil and gas are all used to generate electricity, but are subject to very …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005647389
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Demand-side Management Strategies and the Residential Sector: Lessons from International Experience
Brophy Haney, A.; Jamasb, T.; Platchkov, L.M.; Pollitt, M.G. - Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge - 2010
This paper explores demand side management (DSM) strategies, including both demand response and energy efficiency … energy demand and the limits to energy indicators. We then turn to historical energy intensity trends in the sector which …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008727345