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.
An Energy Policy Research Group seminar with Chiang Liu, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.
An Energy Policy Research Group seminar with Chiara Lo Prete, Pennsylvania State University.
News and insights from EPRG
Read the latest news and insights from the Energy and Policy Research Group.
Governments seeking a societal response to major issues need a different approach to dispelling scepticism among single-issue sceptics and those more broadly sceptical, says research from the Energy Policy Research Group.
Britain needs to learn from past success and failure in focusing on practical mechanisms to reach the country’s net zero goal, say Professors Michael Pollitt and David Reiner.
In memoriam: Ross Anderson (1956-2024), EPRG Associate and friend.