Local Electricity Supply: Opportunities, archetypes and outcomes

This report investigates how new, system-wide value opportunities have arisen in the energy system and how local electricity1 business models can capture them. The research team was composed of Dr Stephen Hall and Dr Katy Roelich of the Schools of Environment and Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds. This report develops a detailed evidence base to explore the business models and value opportunities offered by the emerging field of local electricity supply. The purpose of this report is to offer evidence-based options for enabling the local electricity supply sector in the UK.