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Abstract
This blog explores the key questions, challenges and insights on improving energy affordability and equity and driving economic growth from our initial research work on social tariffs and smart tariffs under the Distributional and Economy-Wide Impacts of Social and Flexible Tariffs project, as part of UK Energy Centre (UKERC) 2024-2029. This project builds from ongoing research by the Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) at the University of Strathclyde, where we use economy-wide modelling to understand the distributional and wider economic impacts of different tariff structures. An initial review of the existing literature highlighted a series of complex trade-offs when it comes to balancing the needs of vulnerable households, promoting equitable access to energy, and sustaining economic growth throughout the UK’s energy transition.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | website |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Keywords
- net zero transition
- energy transition
- social tariffs
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UK Energy Research Centre Phase 5
Speirs, J. (Principal Investigator), Bell, K. (Co-investigator), Calvillo Munoz, C. (Co-investigator), Dixon, J. (Co-investigator), Hawker, G. (Co-investigator), Katris, A. (Co-investigator) & Turner, K. (Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/24 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
Research output
- 1 Policy Briefing/Paper
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Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?
Gonzalez-Martinez, P., Calvillo Munoz, C., Turner, K., Katris, A. & Zhou, L., 4 Mar 2026, London. 15 p.Research output: Book/Report › Policy Briefing/Paper › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Ofgem/CEP Electricity Tariff Modelling
Gonzalez-Martinez, P. (Participant), Calvillo Munoz, C. (Participant), Naredran, R. (Participant), Hall, D. (Participant) & Mills, S. (Participant)
4 Jun 2026Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Policy Outreach
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UKERC webinar: Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?
Gonzalez-Martinez, P. (Speaker), Calvillo Munoz, C. (Speaker) & Britton, J. (Chair)
7 May 2026Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Public Events
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CEP hosting EDRC/UKERC “Exploring flexible tariff models to support fair and affordable energy" online workshop
Gonzalez-Martinez, P. (Organiser), Calvillo Munoz, C. (Organiser), Katris, A. (Organiser) & Zhou, L. (Organiser)
8 Dec 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course
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