Governance, Assurance & Code Management

We design, develop and manage frameworks, processes and procedures for significant industry initiatives.
Our Capabilities
Our Management Services
Making competition work effectively
How we influence the industry

Our Capabilities

From shaping UK energy sector initiatives to ensuring market efficiency and integrity, we develop and implement governance frameworks, processes, and procedures across sectors.

We have a proud legacy of shaping the UK’s energy landscape. We have decades of experience operating at the intersection of policy, governance, and market design. We have been instrumental in delivering and evolving the governance frameworks that underpin the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, digitally enabled energy system.

Our Future Markets team combine deep sectoral expertise with cutting-edge technology and data capabilities. Our mission is to support the rapid transformation of energy markets by delivering smart, scalable solutions across governance, digital services, and programme delivery.

Our Management Services

We play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of governance frameworks, modernising critical market infrastructure and enabling innovation that supports net zero goals, flexibility services, and consumer participation.

Our insight into what works well and the methods and tools to achieve consensus – often across many different stakeholders – helps clients establish, develop and improve the rules of the game.

We provide advice on issues including the setting up of central market arrangements, operation of codes across different jurisdictions and market entry requirements.
 

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Making competition work effectively

Good governance isn’t simply about laying down and enforcing the rules to make sure a market works. It is also about stimulating innovation and enabling change to benefit consumers.

Integrity is essential to make sure key regulatory decisions are made in an informed way and that stakeholders buy into them.

Finding the right balance between protecting consumers yet opening markets to new entrants is crucial. This is especially true in areas such as energy where technology is transforming the electricity sector into a smart system.

That’s where Talan’s expertise comes into play – we collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure regulated markets deliver the desired outcomes for policymakers, regulators and consumers.

Our governance services allow fair, dynamic and innovative market arrangements to be established. We give participants a voice in developing the policies and regulations that govern their activities and allowing everyone to compete on a level playing field.
 

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How we influence the industry

Governance

Our role in some of the most significant initiatives seen in the European energy sector. From the GB smart metering rollout to establishing the Single Electricity Market in Ireland, we’ve gained a deep insight into how best to approach challenges and what works in practice for all stakeholders.
 
That enables us to play a key part in the technology-driven revolution which is underway across the sector. Although the potential benefits from the changes for consumers, businesses and the climate are significant, energy is also becoming increasingly complex.
Our core strengths help government departments, regulators, industry bodies and businesses navigate this changing landscape and help markets work efficiently, with integrity, and for everyone.

Testing & Assurance

We help organisations develop processes which are robust, scalable and compliant against regulatory and best practice standards. Working with clients, we use tried, tested and proven approaches to help with business solution health checks and compliance reviews. Our adaptable service methodology also helps prepare for key changes to existing markets and development of new ones.

Code Management

We develop and implement governance frameworks, processes and procedures across sectors. Our insight into what works well and the methods and tools to achieve consensus – often across many different stakeholders – helps clients establish, develop and improve governance. We provide advice on issues including the setting up of central market arrangements, operation of codes across different jurisdictions and market entry requirements.

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