Ofwat publishes further CEPA report on allocation of risk

Our latest report for Ofwat supports its early thinking on the design of the next water sector price review, PR24.

Ofwat outlines its initial views about the Price Review frameworks for 2024 (PR24) and beyond

The regulator of the water sector in England & Wales has published a consultation response, which discusses its high-level ideas for maximising the potential of price reviews to help the sector create value for customers, communities, and the environment.

Independent review of water affordability

CCW, a body that represents water consumers in England and Wales, has published its review of the affordability support for financially vulnerable water customers.

Assessment of proposed electricity trading arrangements between the UK and EU

Working with international partners, we have delivered a cost benefit analysis of proposed arrangements for day-ahead trading of capacity on electricity interconnectors between GB and other markets following the UK’s departure from the EU.

Evaluation of ‘Innovation Link’ Ofgem’s innovation support programme

The Innovation Link is Ofgem’s main support programme for innovators looking to launching novel propositions. It offers regulatory guidance as well as trials and derogations, contributing to an enabling and adaptive regulatory environment to benefit consumers and support the UK’s transition to net zero.

A new approach to the financing of public infrastructure

A major impact of COVID-19 has been a significant increase in the amount of borrowing by the UK government. This will likely have reduced the fiscal headroom available to the government to deliver its desire to ‘level up’ through an expansive infrastructure programme.

Senior global health consultant sought

We are currently recruiting a senior level global health consultant with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience to contribute to leadership of the Global Health team in London.

CEPA’s Impact Assessment helps industry to determine merits of Electricity Meter Splitting

CEPA’s analysis of the impacts of proposed modification P379 has helped the industry to better understand the merits and drawbacks of introducing electricity meter splitting. Our findings led to the proposer withdrawing the modification.

Director of CEPA Energy Modelling Ltd to speak at launch of Energy & Climate report

The independent European think tank, CERRE, will host an event on 16 March to launch its Energy and Climate report, “Electricity and gas coupling in a decarbonised economy”.

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From Rome to Sydney, a CEPA consultant’s tale of two cities

Tommaso Autorino, a consultant in CEPA's Australia office, is interviewed by Corriere della Sera (one of the main Italian newspapers).

Economist application window opens

We are now accepting applications for entry-level economist positions for our London office, commencing in Autumn 2021.

Ofgem publishes its RIIO-2 Final Determinations

We have been supporting Ofgem with its review of the responses to the Draft Determinations for the electricity and gas transmission and gas distribution sectors, and the electricity system operator.

Decarbonisation & sector integration

Consumers, policy makers and private businesses are focusing on decarbonising economic activity to limit the impact of climate change and to secure an environmentally sustainable future.

African Development Bank (AfDB) launches report to support investment into the African energy sector

AfDB and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa commissioned a consortium led by CEPA, to assess the availability of local currency finance for sustainable energy projects and the obstacles developers face in tapping into local financial and capital markets.

Consortium appointed to advise on the auction of offshore electricity transmission assets

CEPA appointed as part of Smith Square Partners consortium to advise Ofgem on the TR7 auction of offshore electricity transmission assets.

Decisions made on the regulation of fibre service providers in New Zealand

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has published its first set of final decisions on the regulation of fibre service providers.

CEPA director presents his network charging vision to key energy stakeholders

Speaking at DCUSA Ltd’s 2020 Strategy Day, Patrick Taylor set out his views about the future of electricity charging in GB.