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Utilities Policy Template

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About the Utilities Policy format

Utilities Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Electric Power System Optimization, Smart Grid Energy Management, Water resources management and optimization.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Utilities Policy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inElectric Power System Optimization Smart Grid Energy Management Water resources management and optimization Energy and Environment Impacts Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
ISSN0957-1787
Citation impact (2-yr)3.91
h-index87
i10-index1,072
Total citations45,289
Article processing charge$2,600
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Lisbon
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Utilities Policy per year

68
2014
63
2015
93
2016
86
2017
98
2018
93
2019
112
2020
130
2021
105
2022
179
2023
135
2024
219
2025

Citation impact of Utilities Policy by publication year

1.8K
2014
2.4K
2015
3.9K
2016
2.2K
2017
2K
2018
2.4K
2019
2.4K
2020
3.1K
2021
1.7K
2022
3.4K
2023
1.1K
2024
594
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Utilities Policy

Utilities Policy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Utilities Policy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Utilities Policy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Utilities Policy use?
Utilities Policy uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Utilities Policy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Utilities Policy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Utilities Policy document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Utilities Policy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Utilities Policy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Utilities Policy?
Utilities Policy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Utilities Policy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Utilities Policy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Utilities Policy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Utilities Policy template cost?
You can start writing in the Utilities Policy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Utilities Policy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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