Build and compare real public control models for water and energy
Politicians like Andy Burnham use vague terms like 'greater public control' of water and energy without explaining what it actually means in practice.
An interactive simulator that lets users design their own version of 'public control' — municipal company, worker co-op, not-for-profit trust, etc. — and instantly see projected effects on bills, investment, jobs and environmental outcomes using real Greater Manchester utility economics.
Politically engaged UK voters and Greater Manchester residents frustrated with water utilities
The only scenario modeller calibrated against actual United Utilities regulatory accounts and Ofwat data, allowing side-by-side comparison of 7 distinct ownership models.
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Drag-and-drop interface to configure ownership, governance, financing and investment rules
Calculates 10-year projections for household bills, leakage reduction, and carbon emissions
Pre-built realistic models (Scottish model, Welsh model, Manchester 2022 proposal, etc.)
Visual comparison of up to 4 scenarios at once
Professional reports suitable for council submissions
Public links that let others view and fork your model
See how your model would have performed 2015-2023
Generate formal consultation responses in official format
Multiple users editing same scenario in real time
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/api/simulateRun economic model with user configuration
/api/scenariosList user's saved scenarios
/api/modelsReturn library of base models
3 scenarios
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 110 | 9% | $190 | $2,280 |
| Month 6 | 1,250 | 14% | $3,325 | $39,900 |
No more vague slogans. Build, compare, and share concrete utility ownership models for Greater Manchester.
1. Present the tool at the next Greater Manchester Environmental Forum meeting and offer free Advocate accounts to participants. 2. Contact lecturers in politics and economics at University of Manchester for classroom use. 3. Partner with the Manchester People's History Museum for a joint workshop.
Excellent energy policy analysis
No interactive modelling tool
Users can create their own models, not just read ours
Complex financial model that accurately replicates Ofwat price review methodology - very hard to replicate without regulatory accounting expertise
Ofwat's ongoing PR24 price review and multiple calls for public ownership create urgent need for credible modelling tools
Model produces unrealistic outputs
Validate against real regulatory submissions and publish methodology openly
Too complex for average voter
Offer one-click preset models with plain English explanations
Success: At least 18 provide positive feedback and want full version
Success: 80% say they would pay £19/month
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