Expertise

CEPA recognised as one of the UK’s leading management consultants

Following another year of providing high-quality advice to our clients across our core sectors, we are grateful for the positive feedback from the market, which has led to CEPA’s inclusion in the Financial Times’ independent ratings report.

Locational energy pricing in the GB power market

Working with energy networks specialists TNEI, we have produced new research for Energy Systems Catapult on the role of locational energy prices in facilitating the decarbonisation of Britain’s energy system.

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.

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.

Ofgem consults on amendments to Gas Transmission Charging regime

Ofgem, Great Britain's independent energy regulator, is seeking views on its 'minded to’ decision on the proposals for modification to the gas transmission charging arrangements.

CEPA in the media as Air Quality News reports

“City leaders call for £1.5bn funding to support national Clean Air Zone network”.

Increasing government spending to tackle air pollution

CEPA analysis - commissioned by UK100 - shows that increasing government spending to tackle air pollution will lead to significant wider economic benefits.

CEPA’s expansion continues across its offices

Increasing demand for CEPA's support and advice drives a growth in consulting team numbers.

Technical support to AGRA’s policy team on micro reforms

CEPA was appointed by AGRA to provide additional training and technical support provided to its Micro Reforms for African Agribusiness (MIRA) team.

Technical support to complete impact assessments of investments

CEPA, in partnership with Kantar Public East Africa, was engaged by the IFC and GAFSP to assess the impact of multiple investments in Tanzania and Senegal.

Cost-benefit analysis of new interconnectors in Ireland

Our cost-benefit analysis for the electricity interconnectors demonstrated that increasing the interconnection of Ireland to other markets is expensive but the benefits are likely to outweigh the costs.

Senior hire to meet demand from energy companies and regulators worldwide

CEPA today welcomes Gary Keane as a director to the consulting firm’s London headquarters.

Evaluating the social and economic impact of investments in wastewater

CEPA conducted a literature review of methodological approaches to evaluate economic and social impact of investments in the wastewater sector.

Estimating a shadow value of water

CEPA were appointed by the EBRD to support them in developing estimates of an economic value of water, reflecting the full social costs of water...

Financial and economic analysis of Morocco’s water leakage reduction objective

CEPA was hired by the World Bank to review Morocco's submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Merger support in the water sector

CEPA supported Ofwat in the CMA inquiry into the merger of South West Water and Bournemouth Water.