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Electricity Market Reform
16 Dec, 2010
London, December 16, 2010 – We have performed a key role in providing analysis for the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in support of the Electricity Market Reform consultation launched today. The study examined key policy options that could fundamentally re-shape the future of the power market in Great Britain.
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16 Dec, 2010
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Smart metering and improved demand-side response critical to decarbonising the UK’s energy system
21 Apr, 2010
London, 13 April, 2010: Redpoint Energy, one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, spoke about energy policy and demand side participation at the Smart Utility Forum 2010. Duncan Sinclair, co-founder and director of Redpoint Energy, discussed the increasing need for demand-side flexibility to help decarbonise the UK’s power sector and meet the Government’s 2020 targets for reducing carbon emissions.
Redpoint looks forward to the forthcoming debate on the UK’s future energy market
28 Mar, 2010
London, 25th March 2010 – Redpoint says that much work will need to be done by the entire industry following the upcoming election to promote stability in the UK energy market and to meet our climate change objectives through to 2050. The report identifies the likely increasing convergence between power, heat and transport sectors in this timeframe and Redpoint feels it is clear that policy will increasingly need to be co-ordinated and consistent.
Redpoint appoints new director
13 Feb, 2010
London, 13th Feb 2010 – Redpoint Energy, which recently celebrated five successful years as one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, today announced that Ilesh Patel, former Head of Energy, Utilities and Services (EUS) business Europe at Infosys, is joining the company as a director.
Redpoint powers ahead with CCS analysis for DECC
26 Jan, 2010
London, 25th January 2010 – Redpoint Energy, one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, has reinforced its position at the forefront of cutting-edge analysis on the European energy markets by advising the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) on its response to the clean coal consultation, with a specific focus on the future of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Redpoint Energy supports UK decarbonisation agenda with major report
05 Nov, 2009
We have contributed to the first annual progress report to Government by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) with a key study on the investment pathways leading towards the decarbonisation of the power sector. The CCC commissioned us to undertake a detailed analysis of the UK’s changing generation mix, and to examine the investment pathways to 2030 that will lead towards the decarbonisation of the power sector. Our report draws on the detailed modelling and analysis to assess the implications for market arrangements.
Redpoint contributes towards Renewable Energy Strategy
03 Oct, 2009
In July 2009, the Government published its Renewable Energy Strategy. Redpoint made a significant contribution to the strategy document with its report assessing possible reforms to the Renewables Obligation (RO) in light of the required major expansion of renewable electricity generation in the UK.
Redpoint helps EC manage security of supply
02 Aug, 2009
Redpoint has been working with the European Commission DG Environment on a study to develop and test a methodology to assess the impact of climate change policies on energy security. Working as a member of a consortium we have applied our expertise in security of supply to help develop a structured methodology that will enable policymakers to conduct policy evaluations in a more consistent way.
Domestic smart metering in the UK comes a step closer
10 Jun, 2009
11th May 2009, London. All homes in Britain will have smart meters installed by 2020 under plans published by the UK government, based on a report written by Redpoint Energy and Baringa Partners.