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Grace Millman

Senior energy analyst

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Grace is an experienced project manager and analyst at Regen. Skilled at working with diverse partners across complex energy transition projects, Grace bridges technical detail with accessible storytelling, providing clear insights to support evidence-based recommendations and strategic decision making.

Grace delivers high-impact initiatives at Regen, combining her technical expertise with a strong commitment to social equity. She is part of Regen’s work ensuring that the shift to cleaner energy is fair, inclusive and effective. She does this by developing evidence-based strategies that prioritise equity, affordability and accessibility.

Grace has sector expertise in fixed and floating offshore, supporting the development of capacity around the UK’s coast, specifically in the Celtic Sea.

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Regen's response to further reforms to the CfD scheme for Allocation Round 7

Regen has responded to the government's consultation on further reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Scheme for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), emphasising the need to support high-quality projects that will contribute to the Clean Power 2030 target.

Big oil raises the stakes in UK offshore wind market

The Crown Estate has now announced the results of the Round 4 leasing round and the winning developers who will take forward six new offshore wind farms (totalling almost 8 GW of capacity) in the waters around England and Wales.

What role could hydrogen play in decarbonising the industrial sector?

In this blog, Grace Millman considers the potential application of hydrogen to decarbonise the industrial sector, exploring the steel and cement industries in particular.

Eleventh-hour opportunity as tidal energy gets £20m reserve allocation in latest CfD round

As part of Regen's regional scenarios analysis, Grace Millman, lead analyst on Regen's 2021 Distribution Future Energy Scenarios for Western Power Distribution, examines the ebbs and flows of tidal energy over the last few years, as well as the future of tidal energy in light of the latest government announcement.

Regen responds to the UK Hydrogen Strategy consultations

Accompanying the UK Hydrogen Strategy in July was a plethora of consultations and calls for evidence. Regen has responded to the consultations on the design of a low-carbon hydrogen standard and a hydrogen business model.

The start of the race for floating wind in the Celtic Sea

Regen welcomes the announcement of The Crown Estate's leasing strategy for the Celtic Sea, including the identification of five Areas of Search and an approach to phased development. This marks the start of the Celtic Sea leasing process and the unlocking of GWs of floating offshore wind on the West coast of the UK.

Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 4 results

Low auction prices confirm that renewables are cheapest but we could have had a lot more. Now is the time to extend the use of Contracts for Difference to create a new deal between low carbon generators and the UK consumer.

Unlocking local and community benefit: four key questions for the offshore wind sector

With the UK aiming to build and operate 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030, questions about who benefits from offshore developments, and how, have never been more pertinent. In this insight piece, we outline four key questions that need to be addressed to unlock benefit for local areas and communities, to support a truly just transition as we undertake the offshore revolution.

Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme

The UK government is investing £160 million in port and manufacturing developments to bring us closer to deployment of 5 GW of floating offshore wind (FLOW) by 2030 and to unlock its role in the UK's wider net zero objectives. Regen has responded to the request for information to better understand how the Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) can be designed to effectively use this funding.

eFuels - missing link, or costly distraction?

As fossil fuel-dependent industries such as heavy transport look towards cheaper low-carbon options to help them decarbonise, Regen's energy analyst Jonathan Lamont assesses the potential future role of one option being considered, e-Fuels', and their viability to help the UK transition to net zero energy.

Good news for net zero as Ofgem announces investment in key strategic projects

Christmas has come early for many after Ofgem announced its decision to implement a new 'Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment' regulatory framework.

Independent report highlights opportunities to build on UK's leadership in offshore wind

Regen responds to the publication of the UK Offshore Wind Champion's independent report and recommendations to government on the future of the UK's offshore wind sector.

AR5: Urgent government response needed to rebuild leadership in UK offshore wind

Today's announcement that there have been no bids for new offshore wind farms in the government's Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 (AR5) is a disappointment, but not a surprise. The government now needs to take action to rebuild industry confidence and reestablish the pipeline of offshore wind projects.

Regen calls for urgent action from government to rebuild UK's offshore wind leadership

Regen has written a letter to the Secretary of State, urging the government to take action to rebuild the UK's offshore wind leadership after the failure of the CfD Auction Round (AR) 5 to attract any offshore wind bids.

Relief as government confirms increased administrative strike prices for offshore wind

Today's announcement that the administrative strike prices (ASPs) for offshore wind will be increased for the government's sixth Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round (AR6) will be greeted with a collective sigh of relief within the industry and should be an encouragement to supply chain investors.

Consultation response: Sustainable Industry Rewards for offshore wind

Regen has responded to a UK government consultation on how the current Contracts for Difference scheme could better recognise wider societal, economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind.

Consultation response: Amendments to AR7 and future CfD rounds

Government has proposed several positive changes to the current Contracts for Difference scheme that aim to address the complex challenges expected of the transition to net zero. However, the devil is in the detail.

Regen brief: What do we mean by 'clean power'?

With pre-election debate over green energy targets ramping up, we discuss what we actually mean by ‘clean power’ – and why ambition and leadership are equally important.

ESO publishes new pathways to net zero

Regen associate director Ray Arrell summarises the main themes emerging from the 2024 Future Energy Scenarios analysis.

Regen brief: Contracts for Difference AR6 results for offshore energy

Grace Millman digs into the winners of today's auction, which awarded 5.4 GW of contracts across fixed and floating offshore wind and tidal stream, to explore what it means for the offshore sector.

Opportunities for hydrogen in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Grace Millman reflects on Regen's work with Cornwall Council and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP to identify the potential opportunities for hydrogen to support decarbonisation in the region by 2030.

How the global offshore wind industry can help ensure a just transition

This summer Ed Swain joined Regen as an intern, ahead of a move to Australia. Here, he summarises the projects he worked on and what he gained from the experience.

Offshore wind briefing note

Regen assesses whether the offshore wind development pipeline is sufficient to meet the UK's 40 GW target and the implications of the Offshore Transmission Network Review. 'On paper', the pipeline is in place to deliver 40 GW by 2030, but an expansion of offshore wind in the west will be needed for 2035 net zero target.

Feasibility analysis of Bristol City Council's electricity sleeving pool

Poppy Maltby, head of cities and regions at Regen, discusses the options for local authorities to procure local renewable electricity based on a feasibility assessment of the ‘Sleeving Pool’ approach for Bristol City Council.

Floating offshore wind opportunity in the Celtic Sea

Regen has published a report with Heart of the South West LEP and co-funded by Devon County Council, North Devon Council and Torridge District Council revealing how the economic opportunities from developing floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea can be maximised.

Energy Networks Innovation Strategy

Regen has been commissioned by ENA to revise and refresh the Energy Networks Innovation Strategy to ensure that network innovation continues to be coordinated, focused on the key priorities for the energy system and delivers benefits to energy consumers.

Delivering local benefit from offshore renewables: working towards a new model for community benefit and local ownership

Read the final report from our study exploring how offshore renewable projects can provide benefits to local communities and areas, what local benefits look like in an offshore context, and why they are vital to a just transition and social acceptability for future projects in the UK.

Unlocking the opportunities of clean maritime propulsion

Regen has worked alongside the University of Exeter's Centre for Future Clean Mobility to produce a report outlining the technology innovation and economic growth opportunities that clean maritime propulsion systems can offer the UK and how the South West of England can capitalise on these opportunities and spearhead the growth of the sector.

Great South West Energy Prospectus

Regen has supported the Great South West to develop its 2023 and 2024 Clean Energy Powerhouse Prospectus, showcasing the region's energy generation opportunities.

Playbook For Network Innovation

Regen has worked with Innovate UK to develop a Playbook for Network Innovation which gathers learnings from previous innovations to support future innovators on the journey to successful implementation and commercialisation.