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Hancock's blog

by John Hancock

John Hancock is a New Zealand-based consultant who specialises in technology, market reform and incentive regulation in the energy & utilities sector. He has been writing a weekly blog in www.energynews.co.nz since August 2008 including audio interviews with some luminaries of energy market design. We're releasing new episodes through this feed and highlights of the back catologue. If you'd like to try a subscription to Energy News email [email protected] with the header Podcast.

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Episodes

  1. Greg Houston (2012): How we look from Sydney

    Greg, who's a kiwi but lives in Australia, on how we look from over there I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the...

  2. Greg Houston (2012): Moral hazard and bushfires

    Australia may not have earthquakes but has its response to other natural disasters got anything to teach us? I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the...

  3. Greg Houston (2012): Who pays for earthquake damage when prices are regulated?

    The problems of regulating for unforeseen events I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I mentioned that…

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  4. Greg Houston (2012): When is a market not a market?

    How to define "energy market" when you're looking for market I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I...

  5. Greg Houston (2012): How long can you exercise market power before people care?

    A test for market power I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I mentioned that I had him on the podcast...

  6. Greg Houston (2012): Market power in generation

    How you can tell if you have a problem I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I mentioned that I had him...

  7. Greg Houston (2012): Market manipulation and a very old UTS decision in NZ

    What the High Court's 2012 decision was all about I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I mentioned…

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  8. Greg Houston (2012): The economics of Undesirable Trading Situations

    Why "good faith" obligations exist in energy markets I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I mentioned...

  9. Greg Houston (2012): High prices and market power

    When prices get to levels that attract a lot of attention … I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch the course. I...

  10. Greg Houston (2012) : Energy-only markets in the Deep South

    The particular features of electricity markets in Australia and New Zealand I've just finished a 6-part series as an introduction to the University of Canterbury's new short course on Navigating Regulatory Economics with a lecture that Greg Houston gave at the University last November to launch…

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  11. Jim Bushnell - Conduct provisions in electricity markets

    I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last week's instalment was the last official episode in the series where…

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  12. Jim Bushnell - When it's ok for banks to rort power markets (again)

    What JP Morgan did and what it says about US electric market design I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Before...

  13. Enron 2 (again)

    Jim Bushnell on the current cases of price manipulation in US power markets I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and…

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  14. Jim Bushnell - Enron's Californian Trading Strategies

    Entertaining and fully disclosed - but less potent than market power I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last...

  15. Jim Bushnell - Electricity and the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger

    You can take the politics out of power but... I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last week, Jim talked about...

  16. Jim Bushnell - Blackouts with surplus generation?

    How the Californian Power Crisis went from financial to physical I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S. T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last…

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  17. Jim Bushnell - What really happened in the California Power Crisis

    Bad market design or maverick trading? I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S. T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last week, Jim gave us his...

  18. Jim Bushnell - Enron in California (take 2)

    What an expert thinks I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in August as the S.T. Lee fellow at the New Zealand Institute for the Study of Competition and Regulation. Last week, Jim explained the problems that Single...

  19. Jim Bushnell - Single buyer markets

    Not again? I'm taking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in 2013. This is from a series of podcasts I recorded back then which remain relevant today as we ask questions again around electricity market reform. Last week, I asked...

  20. Jim Bushnell - How NZ Power looks from California

    Surprisingly familiar I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in 2013. This is from a series of podcasts I recorded back then which remain relevant today as we ask questions again around electricity market reform. Last...

  21. Jim Bushnell - Prices were higher in states that deregulated

    ...and increasing. Not a great scorecard I'm taking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis – who was in New Zealand in 2013. This is from a series of podcasts I recorded back then which remain relevant today as we ask questions again around electricity…

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  22. Jim Bushnell - How the US liberalised electricity

    A story of many paths This is the third of a podcast series I recorded back in 2013 on Energy News that I am now releasing. It remains relevant today as we embark on another review of the New Zealand electricity market. I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of...

  23. Jim Bushnell - Why liberalise?

    I'm talking to Jim Bushnell, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis. I'm releasing a podcast series recorded back in 2013 that is still very relevant today as we explore market reform in New Zealand. Last week, Jim explained what motivated him to write the lecture he gave…

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  24. Jim Bushnell - If electricity liberalisation is so great, why does everybody hate it?

    A Californian perspective from someone who ought to know This is the first of a podcast series I recorded back in 2013 on Energy News that I am now releasing. It remains relevant today as we embark on another review of the New Zealand electricity market. Jim Bushnell is an Associate Professor at...

  25. Questioning the establishment

    Might need to take a few risks? For the past few weeks, Sophie has been talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week Deanna's challenge was that our working environment was designed...

  26. Do we need to co- or re-design the workplace?

    Or will we attract and retain our future workforce as it is? For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week Deanna and Sophie talked about the...

  27. Reverse mentoring and digital literacy

    Who's coaching who in the future? For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week Deanna considered who our future role models might need to be and…

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  28. Conflict between the ages

    How old and new workforces can play nicely For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week Deanna talked about some of the pioneering work the Energy...

  29. What skills are we going to need for a low-carbon energy future?

    Book keeping and engineering or gaming and digital literacy? For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week they explored what collaboration for...

  30. Collaboration isn't just saying 'hi' at conferences and in airport lounges

    For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson, the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. Last week they talked about the legacy learning and development institutions in the sector and whether they're really...

  31. Does our future workforce need yesterday's qualifications?

    Introducing the Energy Academy For the next few weeks, Sophie is talking to Deanna Anderson who's the Kaitohu of the Energy Academy which is working to grow our talent pool in support of a sustainable energy system. They start by talking about the legacy learning and development institutions in…

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  32. Diversity in STEM

    Keeping it appealing to everyone So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the Accidental…

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  33. STEM career pathways

    You don't have to be a graduate So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the Accidental Energy...

  34. Being a STEM Ambassador

    Transpower's gift to industry diplomacy So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the…

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  35. The Power Challenge for year 7 & 8

    More fun than you can imagine So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the Accidental Energy...

  36. Making STEM fun for years 7 & 8

    The Wonder Project So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the Accidental Energy…

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  37. The wonderful Wonder Project

    Having fun teaching STEM to years 7 & 8 So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess "the…

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  38. How Boomers can help

    Sponsorship and shoulder tapping So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. I've recruited some help to get me...

  39. Finding innovation in the energy transition

    Diverse routes to new perspectives So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. I've recruited some help to get me...

  40. Diversity is not just gender and ethnicity

    It could be anyone with less than 15 years experience in the sector! So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition....

  41. Accidental Energy Professionals

    More common than you'd think So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we're going to manage the energy transition. I've recruited some help to get me...

  42. New Voices in the Energy Transition

    Time to move over So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I've been wondering what to do next – most of the themes I've been following have played out and are quite mainstream these days: digital disruption, democratisation, exponential technologies, decarbonisation…

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  43. The future for NZ community energy

    We're talking to Anna Berka, a Massey University lecturer with an interest in community energy. She was responsible for the incredible New Zealand Aotearoa Community Energy Dataset, a register of all local or community owned renewable energy initiatives in New Zealand that covers everything from...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

John Hancock is a New Zealand-based consultant who specialises in technology, market reform and incentive regulation in the energy & utilities sector. He has been writing a weekly blog in www.energynews.co.nz since August 2008 including audio interviews with some luminaries of energy market design. We're releasing new episodes through this feed and highlights of the back catologue. If you'd like to try a subscription to Energy News email [email protected] with the header Podcast.

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