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Scale, governance and net zero: decentralisation vs centralisation in electricity

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  • Michael G Pollitt, 2025. "Scale, governance and net zero: decentralisation vs centralisation in electricity," Working Papers EPRG2504, Energy Policy Research Group, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.
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    Keywords

    Scale; scope; governance; net zero; decentralisation;
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    • L94 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Electric Utilities

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