Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (University of Canterbury)
- Doctor of Philosophy (University of Canterbury)
- Operational Research Society of New Zealand: Past President
- International Association of Energy Economists: Member
Research Interests
- Operations Research
- Dynamic Programming
- Power systems optimisation
- Optimal hydro system management
- Electricity market design
- Ancillary service co-optimisation
- Transmission pricing and hedging mechanisms
- Water and gas markets
- Energy sector planning
Recent Publications
E G Read and R. Naidoo “Convex Hull Representations for Multi-Level Renewable Power System Optimisation” Presented to ORSNZ conference, Auckland 2017
E G Read and I Mahakalanda “How Might Hydro Generators Operate in a Water Market? EPOC Winter Workshop Auckland, 2017
E.G. Read & P.R. Jackson “Experience with FTRs and Related Concepts in Australia and New Zealand” in J. Rosellon & T. Kristiansen (eds) Financial Transmission Rights: Analysis, Experiences and Prospects, Springer, 2013, p305-332
S. Dye, E.G. Read, R.A Read & S.R. Starkey “Easy Implementations of Generalised Stochastic CDDP Models for Market Simulation Studies” Proceedings 4th IEEE/Cigré International Workshop on Hydro Scheduling in Competitive Markets. Bergen, Norway, 2012.
L.A. Barroso, S. Granville, P.R. Jackson, M.V. Pereira & E.G. Read “Overview of Virtual Models for Reservoir Management in Competitive Markets” Proceedings 4th IEEE/Cigré International Workshop on Hydro Scheduling in Competitive Markets. Bergen, Norway, 2012.
E.G. Read, B.J. Ring, S.R. Starkey & W. Pepper “An LP Formulation for a Natural Gas Market” in P.M. Pardalos, M.V.F. Pereira & A Sorokin (eds) Handbook of Networks in Power , Springer, 2012 Vol II , p77-114
E. G. Read: “Economics and Operations Research: A Past, Present and Future Duality” Daellenbach Prize presentation and Keynote Address. ORSNZ Conference, Wellington, 2012.
E. G. Read & M. Hindsberger “Constructive Dual DP for Reservoir Optimisation” in S. Rebennback, P.M. Pardalos, M.V.F. Pereira & N.A. Iliadis (eds) Handbook on Power Systems Optimisation Springer, 2010, Vol I p3-32
E. G. Read “Co-Optimization of Energy and Ancillary Service Markets” in S. Rebennback, P. M. Pardalos, M.V.F. Pereira & N.A. Iliadis (eds) Handbook on Power Systems Optimisation Springer, 2010, Vol I, p307-327
J. Tipping & E. G. Read “Hybrid bottom-up/top-down modelling of prices in hydro-dominated power markets” in S. Rebennback, P.M. Pardalos, M.V.F. Pereira & N.A. Iliadis (eds) Handbook on Power Systems Optimisation Springer, 2010, Vol II, p213-238
J.F. Raffensperger, M.W. Milke & E. G. Read, “A Deterministic Smart Market Model for Ground Water” Operations Research, v57, no 6, Nov-Dec 2009, pp. 1333-1346
E.G. Read Locational Hedging Options for New Zealand: Issues and Options EGR Consulting report. Released by the New Zealand Electricity Commission, November 2009.