Don't go zonal go for reform

Aberdeen University report recommends national reform over zonal pricing in UK electricity market

A new report released today by the University of Aberdeen strongly advises against adopting zonal pricing in the UK electricity market, urging policymakers instead to focus on national market reform and investment in grid infrastructure. The study, entitled ‘Should Zonal Pricing be introduced in the UK?’ is co-authored by Professor John Underhill, the University’s Interdisciplinary Director for Energy Transition, and independent energy analyst M…

Don't go zonal go for reform

A new report from the University of Aberdeen has delivered a stark warning to policymakers: ditch plans for zonal pricing and focus instead on national market reform and grid upgrades or risk derailing the net zero goal. The study, Should Zonal Pricing be introduced in the UK?, co-authored by Professor John Underhill and independent analyst Matthew Porter, says the proposed regional pricing system would inject investment uncertainty and raise co…