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How to make UK electricity more affordable for all
Dr. Harrington will present an innovative research strategy that combines hard and soft systems thinking, offering a holistic approach to lowering consumer electricity prices while accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonizing domestic heating.
Glasgow Social Sciences Hub
Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online
Category: Public lectures, Academic events, Student events
Dr. Harrington will present an innovative research strategy that combines hard and soft systems thinking, offering a holistic approach to lowering consumer electricity prices while accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonizing domestic heating.
Key insights will include:
- The role of system flexibility infrastructure and implications of its current underdevelopment in the GB electricity market.
- The impact of System Marginal Pricing (SMP) on consumer costs and its systemic influence.
- Policy recommendations, including replacing SMP with a pay-as-bid model and government investment in necessary flexibility infrastructure to support renewables.
Who Should Attend? This webinar is ideal for policymakers, energy professionals, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in understanding the future of electricity pricing and the UK’s path to Net Zero.