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The UKERC Research Conference 2022

On Monday and Tuesday this week we hosted our 2022 conference 'Putting Net Zero into Action: addressing the implementation gap' at Etc.Venues in Manchester. It was the first UKERC conference since...

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Publication

Briefing paper

Green job creation, quality, and skills: A review of the evidence on low carbon energy

In this report we present findings from a systematic review of literature on low carbon job creation, quality, and skills. It finds that investment in, low carbon energy and energy efficiency can deliver more jobs than gas or coal power generation.

Apr 2022

News

Article

Why fracking is not the answer to soaring UK gas prices

In this blog, Mike Bradshaw argues there are no easy ways to increase domestic gas supply in the...

10 Mar 2022

News

Article

UKERC’s initial comments on the Energy Security Strategy

Prof Rob Gross, UKERC Director: “The most welcome aspect of the strategy is it shows that...

07 Apr 2022

Publications

Consultation response

Ofgem Call for Input: Future of local energy institutions and governance

This consultation response argues that distributed flexibility markets, regional and local energy planning and coordination, and customer information delivered by a trusted partner are vital for meeting net zero.

Jun 2022

Journal article

Cycling, climate change and air pollution

This article published in Advances in Transport Policy and Planning compiles research on the potential for cycling and e-biking to reduce (and contribute) air pollution emissions as a result of a shift away from motorised transportation.

May 2022

Working paper

Can renewables and nuclear help keep bills down this winter?

This discussion paper explores the potential of using the low cost of renewables and nuclear to help keep energy prices down. Crucially it uses existing support schemes and does not require any change to market rules.

Apr 2022

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