Regulatory Learning for Net Zero

This research paper examines how energy network regulation in the UK can be adapted to manage uncertainties associated with net zero climate policy, utilizing theories of adaptive regulation and lessons from other sectors.

• The paper explores how UK energy network regulation can be adapted to address uncertainty challenges created by net zero climate policy, specifically analyzing the drivers of change and the nature of the uncertainty facing regulators.
• The authors seek regulatory learning by examining theories of dynamic, responsive, and adaptive regulation, as well as practical examples from airport regulation in London and water regulation in England, Wales, and Scotland.
• Based on a consultation involving 41 stakeholder responses, the paper identifies several areas where energy regulation may require changes: industry governance, innovation processes, stakeholder engagement, financing arrangements, regulatory incentives, uncertainty mechanisms, and planning.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2024). Regulatory Learning for Net Zero. https://www.sei.org/publications/regulatory-learning-net-zero-uk/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Regulatory Learning for Net Zero. 2024. https://www.sei.org/publications/regulatory-learning-net-zero-uk/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2024regulatory, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Regulatory Learning for Net Zero}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2024}, month = aug, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/regulatory-learning-net-zero-uk/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }