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Review of Energy Policy 2024

In our flagship publication, we explore the priorities for the new Labour Government as we embark on a critical few years for energy policy.

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Publications

Journal article

Socioeconomic Inequality in Low-carbon Technology Adoption

This paper explores socioeconomic inequality in LCT adoption and its underlying sources.

Apr 2025

Working paper

Flexibility in the GB Power System: Future Needs, Alternative Sources and Procurement

This report explores the critical role of flexibility in the ongoing transformation of the Great Britain power system toward Clean Power 2030, and the broader net zero target.

Apr 2025

Journal article

The Economics of Flexibility Service Contracting in Local Energy Markets: A Review

Using insights from transaction cost economics, this review adapts a theoretical model to analyse the contractual arrangements underpinning both local energy markets, the delivery of flexibility services therein, and the end-to-end process of flexibility service delivery.

Apr 2025

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News

Blog

Can Social and Smart Tariffs Improve Energy Affordability and Drive Economic Growth?

This blog explores the key questions, challenges and insights on improving energy affordability and…

3 days ago

Article

New Study on Impact of Fixed-term Research Contracts

C-DICE, the Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities, and Energy is exploring…

3 days ago

Article

UKERC Director Rob Gross Meets Energy Minister Michael Shanks to Discuss Zonal Pricing

On Monday 31 March, Rob Gross took part in a high-level roundtable discussion alongside…

1 week ago

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Events

UKERC hosted

06 May 2025. 13:00

Understanding Global Energy Technology Supply Chains: Implications for the UK

Join us for a webinar jointly hosted by the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and the International…

14 April 2025

Exploring research priorities for the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report

The IPCC has recently approved the outlines of the three Working Group contributions to its…

15 April 2025

Supergen Annual Assembly 2025

The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub is pleased to host the eighth Annual Assembly…

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