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Introducing the Delivering Net Zero project

In this article John Barrett, Nick Pidgeon and Mike Colechin introduce their new project, which...

“Green Industrial Revolution” and the long-term effect of renewable electricity on UK employment

In this blog, Theodoros Arvanitopoulos and Paolo Agnolucci explain how renewable electricity can...

Time is running out – the energy sector’s Generation 2050 speak up

With COP26 less than a year away, an intergenerational climate emergency requires intergenerational...

Net-zero – A new international norm?

With Joe Biden as President-elect, who has committed to a 2050 target in the US, and a wave of...

Where to find the most energy efficient homes in the UK

A recent study by NimbleFins has found that regions in the North have the most energy efficient...

UKERC response to the 10 point climate plan

In this article UKERC Director Rob Gross and a number of Theme leaders, provide initial comments...

Why we must decarbonise material manufacturing to decarbonise our buildings

In this blog Stephen Allen, from the UKERC Industry Theme, discusses how the manufacturing of key...

What does the UKERC Energy Data Centre do with your data?

The data underpinning research is valuable and where possible should be accessible after reports...

Climate leadership begins at home – time is running out

With Brexit looming and the Government’s current track record, anyone interested in climate...

Multiple supplier models show promise for driving the growth of local energy

Recent studies suggest that allowing consumers to ‘add on’ local energy to their current tariff...

Government guidance for research organisations after the transition period

The UK Government has published guidance for the Research and Innovation (R&I) community in...

Integrating renewables into electricity systems

What are the costs and impacts of integrating variable renewable energy into the grid? In a Nature...

Theme interview: Energy and Economy

As part of our Annual Assembly, we opted for interviews as opposed to Theme presentations. This...

Lesley Wright retires from STFC

Best of luck to Lesley Wright who retires from STFC on 30th October 2020. After a varied career at...

Interview: Mobility

As part of our Annual Assembly, we opted for interviews as opposed to Theme presentations. This...

Ofgem RIIO-ED2 consultation response

In this response to Ofgem’s consultation on the methodology for setting the next electricity...

Driving down emissions for low carbon public transport

In this blog, Kathryn Logan, Astley Hastings, and John D. Nelson discuss, how low emission public...

Congratulations Professor Janette Webb MBE

Professor Janette Webb, UKERC Co-Director and Professor of Sociology of Organisations at the...

Interview: Energy in a global context

As part of our Annual Assembly, we opted for interviews as opposed to Theme presentations. This...

Committee launch Decarbonising heat in homes inquiry

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched an inquiry examining the...

Green Homes Grant polling: policy implications of a predicted surge in demand

In this blog, originally for The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, Analyst Jess Ralston discusses...

Annual Assembly: Industry interview

As part of our Annual Assembly this week we opted for interviews as opposed to 'standard' Theme...

New research investigating challenges to floating wind expansion

Offshore wind will be key for many governments to meet their carbon targets. In this article Ben...

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...

Why nuclear power will (and won’t) stop climate change

Dr. Ellen Webborn asks do we need nuclear power? How does it compare with renewables? This blog...