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Electricity Distribution Networks: Investment and Regulation, and Uncertain Demand / Tooraj Jamasb and Cristiano Marantes. Cambridge : Electric Power Research Group, 2011 (Working Paper: EPRG1104)http://www.eprg.group.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Binder13.pdf  Electricity distribution networks are  capital intensive systems and timely investments are crucial for  long-term reliability of their service. In coming years, in the UK, and  elsewhere in Europe, many networks are in need of extensive investments  in their aging assets. Also, aspects of energy policy concerning climate  change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand side management  (DSM), network energy loss reduction, quality of service standards, and  security of supply require active, flexible, and smart networks that can  be achieved through investments. This paper is a chapter in the  forthcoming book "Jamasb T. and Pollitt, M. G. (2011) Eds., The Future  of Electricity Demand: Customers, Citizens and Loads, Cambridge  University Press: Cambridge" and describes a network investment  assessment model developed as a tool to identify and assess the  investment requirements of distribution networks. A broadening of the  scope of network investments to include demand-related measures can  reduce the need for investments. (© EPRG)