The review suggests that alongside dominant public acceptance and societal acceptability perspectives, emerging social science understandings challenge the bulk of contemporary policy for net zero by emphasising the need for societal responsiveness, both in specific contexts and more systemically.
Novel analysis from this paper shows that while gas-linked revenues accounted for 90% of generation and two-thirds of total costs in 2024, this is expected to fall to 60% and just under half of costs by 2028.
In this article, the authors undertake a demand-focused process for energy scenario analysis, led by policymakers and evaluated through public dialogue. They codesign, describe and model four societal futures that aim to achieve the UK’s 2050 net zero target.
This blog explores why people-centered, whole-systems approaches can be challenging, but also…
The Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has released a report stating that significant…
In this blog, Magnus Jamieson reflects on the growth of data centres and their impact on the…
Targeted at Early Career Researchers (ECRs), the hour long session will include helpful hints and…
Join us as we launch our flagship publication, the UKERC Review of Energy Policy…
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