Industrial Energy Taskforce Report
The energy crisis of 2022 asked some tough questions of the UK energy system. Who is answering them?
UK Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy
What does the UK government’s industrial decarbonisation strategy offer the West Midlands?
A Regional Perspective on the Energy White Paper
A briefing on the December 2020 Energy White Paper from the perspective of a UK Region.
Helping Electricity Distribution Network Operators Support the transition to Net Zero
A short-blog article produced for Western Power Distribution as part of my role working with them to develop a business plan which reflects the strategic interests of their customers.
Devolution as a pre-Requisite for a Just Energy Transition
Matthew contributed a chapter to English Regions after Brexit, edited by Steve McCabe and Beverley Nielsen (July 2020). He argues that devolution in the UK …
Some things government can do to facilitate the energy transition are easier than others
This is a short blog article for the Energy Research Accelerator. Camirus provided a Commissioner on their Waste-to-Energy and Circular Economy Commission (2019-20). Some things …
The role of cities and regions in achieving net zero
A blog post for the ENA, arguing for a stronger role for cities in the UK energy system.
The Case for Regional Energy Infrastructure Commissioning Bodies
Markets need customers to work efficiently. The market for local energy infrastructure is critical to the future economic prosperity of the UK and there are currently no meaningful customers to make this market work. This needs to change.
Energy Innovation Zones – Developments and Next Steps
What are EIZs, where did the concept originate, and why might they offer a low-risk pathway to UK energy system transition?
A first principles approach to UK electricity code reform
A left-field analysis of why and how the way we run electricity markets in the UK needs to change