Martin Crouch This is Me

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1. 1. Who's Who at Ofgem

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   Published on: 4/24/2008   Last Visited: 4/24/2008

   Martin CrouchDirector - Transmission

2. 2. www.ofgem.gov.uk

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   Published on: 10/15/2007   Last Visited: 4/17/2008

   Martin Crouch appointed as new Ofgem Director, European Strategy and Environment - R/44
   
   Energy regulator, Ofgem, has appointed Martin Crouch as its new Director, European Strategy and Environment.

3. 3. Member News - BEA Workshop: Carbon Sequestration: A Revolution in Fuel Energy Conversion

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   Published on: 2/9/2006   Last Visited: 10/24/2006

   Martin Crouch - Director, Electricity Distribution at Ofgem [From 2003-5, Martin ran the fourth UK electricity distribution price control review.The review provided for increased investment and improved quality, whilst introducing new incentives relating to distributed generation and innovation.His current responsibilities cover the ongoing economic regulation of the electricity distribution sector.In particular, he leads teams reviewing the structure of charges, promoting competition in connections and assessing costs and performance in preparation for the next review.Prior to joining Ofgem, Martin worked for American Electric Power on commercial, financial and regulatory issues and before that, he was an economic consultant working primarily in the energy sector.],Funding & Incentivising the Transition to Active Distribution Networks , the Regulator's View'
   
   What is meant by ,active' network management?
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   Martin illustrated how the price control innovation mechanisms were working with the active support of all distribution companies; significant acceleration of activity was now being seen, with very positive feedback to Ofgem.
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   Martin answered that if the grid company proposed such a change, Ofgem would consider the change at that time and, if Ofgem regarded this to be the correct method of charging, Ofgem would agree to its introduction irrespective of its effect on the level of distributed generation.
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   Martin felt it was improving, citing more commonality and transparency across the distribution network.The existing methodology for the transmission network was good but to achieve a similar state, distribution network charging would need more transparency.John Baker asked was any macro-modelling being done to assess where the net is likely to come out, and Martin confirmed that Ofgem has published a report by Bath University looking at the benefits of moving to a more cost-reflective way of charging.