Policy Reform
Reform Matters specialises in the development and analysis of energy policy. Regulatory frameworks need to continually adapt to change, whether it’s because of complex global challenges such as transitioning to net zero, new entrants seeking to disrupt the status quo, or social or technological changes that affect the way consumers interact with energy.
Effective policy development requires a clear understanding of the current regulatory framework to identify barriers to achieving desired outcomes or where opportunities for reform may exist. To be fit-for-purpose, there also needs to be a clear path for implementation.
Reform Matters specialises in the development and analysis of energy policy. We have a practical understanding of how energy policy is developed, assessed and implemented and the impacts and implications of policy options for stakeholders and customers.
Our team have worked for energy market bodies, industry stakeholders and consumer advocates on policy issues spanning the electricity and gas supply chains, from electricity generation, wholesale markets and transmission through to distribution and retail markets.
We can support clients to:
- Develop comprehensive, fit-for-purpose policy
- Design regulatory and market frameworks
- Propose changes to policy via the national energy rules
- Keep up to date on policy changes
- Participate in policy-development processes, including understanding the impact of policy reform on an organisation and responding to consultation on proposed changes
- Understand the perspectives of different stakeholders and consumers of policy reform
- Engage with policy makers and other stakeholders.
Our expertise
Market Design
Reform Matters supports policy makers and participants to identify how market frameworks need to adapt to meet the challenges of transitioning to net zero. This includes, for example, adapting markets to incorporate new technologies and services such as demand response and storage.
REGULATORY DESIGN
Reform Matters provides expert advice on the economic regulation of monopoly network and pipeline businesses.
Reform implications
We provide practical advice on how policy reforms may impact our clients and support them to engage in reform processes.
Stakeholder and consumer perspectives
Reform Matters can assist clients in understanding the perspectives of their key stakeholders, including consumers and develop tailored engagement strategies.