Concerns are growing in the UK and in other European countries about the social and economic implications of recent unprecedented increases in the level and volatility of energy prices. This raises questions about how governments and other economic actors might mitigate these negative impacts over the short- and the long-term.
This project will assess the impact of policy measures aimed at increasing consumers’ resilience to energy price volatility, including those specifically directed at vulnerable consumers. It will also consider whether more robust legal and institutional mechanisms are required to maintain the credibility of the energy regulation system.
This new research explores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s loss of its largest market, Europe, and possible next steps for gas supply in Europe and Asia.
This working paper explores how socioeconomic inequality impacts the uptake of low carbon technologies. Using longitudinal UK household data to interrogate the adoption of solar panels for electricity, solar heating technology and electric/hybrid-electric vehicle ownership, it finds inequalities in uptake with parental occupation and education, and education levels exerting the biggest influence.