Energy Policy Research Group
Based at Cambridge Judge Business School, the Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) is one of the world’s leading research centres on energy & environmental economics policy. Our mission is to inform good energy policy through research at the highest international levels of excellence.
Who we are: a globally recognised pioneer in energy policy research
Recognised as a global leader in energy policy research, EPRG consistently ranks among the top energy think tanks worldwide, including a 7th-place global ranking in the 2020 ‘Global Go To Think Tank Index Report’.
EPRG’s research output, disseminated through publications and the Energy Policy Forum (EPF), directly informs public and private sector decision-making, driving the transition towards a sustainable and secure energy future.
What we do: delivering key insights for the energy sector
Our research is funded by the UK Research Councils and supported by a network of industry and policy stakeholders, enabling us to deliver independent, rigorous and impactful insights that inform critical decision-making in the energy sector.
EPRG’s research team comprises experts in economics, technology policy and political science, fostering a collaborative environment that draws upon insights from diverse academic disciplines, including engineering, law and political science.
Research
EPRG produces world-class academic research on a wide range of energy and environmental policy issues, with a focus on 3 key areas.
Publications
Researchers at EPRG produce a wide range of working papers, publications and presentations for a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
EPRG Forum
EPRG established the Energy Policy Forum (EPF), a platform that brings together energy companies, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and policymakers.
EPRG events
The EPRG runs an active programme of events in which academics, business leaders, policy makers and other stakeholders discuss energy & environmental economics issues.
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News and insights from EPRG
Read the latest news and insights from the Energy and Policy Research Group.
Research centre news
EPRG appoints new Co-Directors and 3 Assistant Directors
The Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) today announced changes to its leadership team.
Research centre news
Celebrating a pioneer of energy regulation
The Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) held a celebration of the work of Stephen Littlechild, a leading economist in the field of markets and regulation, featuring papers from some of his many colleagues within the UK and internationally. The 24-25 March seminar featured 10 papers on subjects which highlight Stephen’s varied contribution to the academic literature, including: ‘The Evolution of Price Control Regulation’, ‘The Role of Benchmarking in Incentive Regulation’ and ‘The Impact of Grid Defection on Economic Regulation during periods of Significant Cost Escalation’.
Research centre news
Royal Economic Society Prize win for Dr Robert Ritz
Dr Robert Ritz, Associate of the Energy Policy Research Group at Cambridge Judge Business School, has been awarded the 2025 prize from the Royal Economic Society for his paper ‘Overlapping Climate Policies’.