News Climate change, net zero and the many assemblies of citizens Climate Assembly UK marks an important moment for climate change and democracy. To have real value... 23 Sep 2020
News Energy transition or energy revolution? The concept of an ‘energy revolution’ has become a prominent way of thinking about energy... 02 Sep 2020
News Low carbon heating can improve living standards of financially challenged households In this blog, Jack Flower, Graeme Hawker, Keith Bell examine the potential impact on the costs of... 12 Aug 2020
Working paper Models of governance for energy infrastructure This paper is an early output from the ‘Governance of Continuity and Change’ project within the Infrastructure Transitions research theme. It investigates the importance of governance for energy system change. It specifically looks at areas where the UK’s net zero targets imply significant infrastructure change or expansion, namely in industry and associated with buildings and transport. Nov 2020
Consultation response Ofgem RIIO-ED2 consultation response In this response to Ofgem’s consultation on the methodology for setting the next electricity distribution price control, Keith Bell and Rob Gross highlight the challenges associated with innovation and the importance of good governance. Oct 2020
Research report Domestic Air Conditioning in 2050 Many households are expected to install air conditioning in response to rising temperatures. This IVUGER report, delivered as part of the Whole Systems Networking Fund, aims to provide a first estimate of the effect of domestic air conditioning uptake on the national grid in 2050. Oct 2020
