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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:48 -0000

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Posted by: keulenae

Ofgem outlines gold, silver, bronze rankings for green tariffs - 16 Jul 2008 - BusinessGreen

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:15:11 -0000

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Under Ofgem's proposals the watchdog has called for an end to this practice and urged suppliers to sign up to the new guidelines and an independent accreditation scheme that would ensure only firms offering "additional" environmental benefits through their green tariffs can market them as green. It also proposes a gold, silver and bronze ranking system whereby tariffs are awarded a different badge based on the amount they invest in delivering these additional benefits.

Tags: electricity green liberalisation ofgem renewables tariffs united kingdom

Posted by: keulenae

Electricity distribution interim price control determinations - Reckon LLP

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:58:55 -0000

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Ofgem consultation (12 pages, PDF) on a proposed process for examining any request by GB electricity distribution network operators for adjustment to the price controls set in 2004 in respect of deviations from expected costs attributable to specified legislative changes. Responses by Friday 13 June 2008.

Tags: distribution liberalisation uk

Posted by: keulenae

World Energy Discussion: US Electricity Market Liberalisation

Sun, 25 May 2008 08:10:13 -0000

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Investing into lobbying for liberalisation might well be the highest return opportunity for some utilities. posted by keulenae

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These groups have spent a combined $50 million lobbying lawmakers, probably more, according to their own reports to Congress.

Tags: liberalisation

Posted by: keulenae

Commissioner Andris PIEBALGS

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:16:14 -0000

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When a market opening takes place, experts focus their analysis on its macroeconomic consequences: new business framework, economies of scale, investment opportunities, you name it. However, like any other measure of the European Energy Policy, opening of the markets should also deliver environmental benefits, creating a more sustainable energy. I believe that this is the case, and I would like to share with you how, but also hear your comments.

Tags: liberalisation sustainability

Posted by: keulenae

EU Energy Law Newsletter

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:53:34 -0000

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In summary, the Committee voted overwhelmingly 31-17 yesterday evening to approve the Commission's proposed electricity Directive, but has proposed amendments on the following key issues

Tags: energy.poverty eu europe liberalisation metering parliament smartgrids

Posted by: keulenae

EurActiv.com - EU Electricity Market Liberalisation | EU - European Information on Energy

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:37:54 -0000

The European Commission is pushing for the liberalisation of electricity markets as part of a wider attempt to forge an EU energy policy. EurActiv takes a closer look at the liberalisation drive, including power trading and challenges specific to the electricity sector.

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Posted by: keulenae

Energy Pathfinder: Electricity Deregulation Explained (3 of 3)

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:02:07 -0000

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This is the third in a series of three blog entries that attempts to explain electricity markets: why regulation was necessary at one time, why it may not be now, and what it means to be an electricity consumer in the wake of deregulation. Part 1 provides the background. Part 2 explains how deregulation works from a consumer’s perspective. Part 3 describes the choices available to deregulated market participants and the near-term outlook for deregulation at the time of this writing (November 2007).

Tags: electricity liberalisation

Posted by: keulenae

EurActiv.com - EU unveils plan to dismantle big energy firms | EU - European Information on Energy

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:03:53 -0000

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A new battle has begun over the next round of energy liberalisation. Commission proposals to complete the EU's internal market for gas and electricity are leaving France and Germany in a quandary, with EDF and E.ON facing either the dismantling of their transmission assets or tight regulatory restrictions.

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Posted by: ingenheiro

Keynes on why competition in electricity and other network industries doesnot work

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:25:53 -0000

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Keynes goes further, to explain how economists move from simplifying assumptions to abandonment of the actual facts, and to conclude that reality is what their model says.

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Posted by: keulenae

PSERC Document > 2007 Publications

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:13:14 -0000

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This paper examines the incentives that generation firms have in restructured electricity markets for supporting long-term transmission investments. In particular, we study whether generation firms, which arguably play a dominant role in the restructured electricity markets, have the incentives to fund or support incremental social-welfare-improving transmission investments.

Tags: electricity liberalisation transmission usa

Posted by: keulenae

Delay to decision on GB electricity transmission losses | Reckon LLP

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:30:48 -0000

Tags: electricity liberalisation transmission uk

Posted by: keulenae

Fraser Institute - Government subsidies and rebates discourage Ontario industry from reducing electricity demand when faced with higher prices

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:13:49 -0000

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“It’s not surprising there’s been little improvement in demand responsiveness given that a series of special rebates, the availability of fixed-term contracts, and the rules governing the behaviour of the Independent Market Operator combined to shield market participants from electricity price increases,”

Tags: canada electricity liberalisation

Posted by: keulenae

Electricity regulator under pressure

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:14:50 -0000

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One can see where the Minister is coming from. Current electricity prices are too low to fund new investment necessary to restore supply security. Average generation prices of around 12 c/kWh are less than half the cost of new coal-fired generation plant. The recently installed turbines, which are keeping the lights on over the Cape winter, produce power at a cost much higher than even the highest industrial tariff.

Tags: electricity liberalisation

Posted by: keulenae

Shocking electricity prices follow deregulation | Feet to the Fire

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:25:36 -0000

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You really can’t equate electricity with an airline trip or a telephone. You don’t have to take that trip. Or not use the phone. We use electricity thoughout our day. Washing our clothes, refrigerating our food, computers, etc. It is pervasive.

Some economists say electricity isn't suited to competition because it's needed 24 hours a day and can't be stored, giving sellers too much leverage.

Tags: economics liberalisation policy usa

Posted by: keulenae

Pearl Street Power: The Price of Deregulation - 4 cents a kWh

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:43:31 -0000

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In David Cay Johnston’s article in The New York Times (9/4/2007), “A New Push to Regulate Power Costs,” he writes about the fact that many states are rolling back their deregulatory initiatives. He says, “The main reason, he says, is price.

Tags: costs economics liberalisation usa

Posted by: keulenae

Energy-efficiency idea would lead to lower electricity bills - Opinion - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:42:20 -0000

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Have your eyes recently popped out of your head when you opened your electric bill? Do you, like me, live in one of those states where electricity has been deregulated and the state no longer oversees the generation price so your utility rates have skyrocketed since 2002?

Tags: costs electricity liberalisation

Posted by: keulenae