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Cost Allocation: New Approaches for a New Era

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Building on peer-to-peer relationships, our team helps energy and air quality regulators and NGOs navigate the complexities of power sector policy, regulation, and markets.

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Paying our way out of purgatory? Is carbon pricing enough?

After the Pope backs a carbon tax to stem global warming, Louise Sunderland argues that only when coupled with the strategic use of the revenues will carbon taxes be efficient and cost-effective enough.

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We focus primarily on the world's four largest power markets: China, the European Union, India, and the United States.  

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Clean, Flexible and Efficient: A Recipe for Energy Optimization

In a special issue of The Electricity Journal guest-edited by RAP, authors explore how to optimize the power system.

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Response to ENTSO-E public consultation on cross-border participation in capacity mechanisms

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Principles for smart heat electrification

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Presentation March 11, 2020

Electric Cost Allocation for a New Era: Principles and Concepts

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The Evolution of Distribution Networks towards Decentralised (Renewable) Energy System

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Electric Cost Allocation for a New Era: Principles and Concepts

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Roadmap for Electric Transportation: Policy Guide

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Roadmap for Electric Transportation: Model Legislation

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Electric Cost Allocation for a New Era: Principles and Concepts

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Performance Incentives for Cost-Effective Distribution System Investments

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ENTSO-E public consultation on ERAA: Response to questions

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Heating without the hot air: Principles for smart heat electrification (Webinar)

Heating in buildings is responsible for almost one-third of total EU energy demand. And most of that heat is met by burning fossil fuels. In order to decarbonise heating, many see electrification as a key strategy. The transformative challenge of electrifying heating is attainable, yet should not be underestimated. It will require strategic, ongoing policy…

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