Disruption

The following content has been tagged with the Disruption topic

Projects

Disruption and continuity in energy systems

Energy systems around the world are changing fast due to a combination of technological change,...

Publications

The impacts of energy disruptions on society

The resilience of the energy system is changing, bringing new risks of disruptions, and our dependency on energy is higher than ever. But what happens in society when the power goes out? This Working Paper reviews the current state of knowledge.

Jan 2021

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

Research report

Disrupting the UK energy system: causes, impacts and policy implications

With government legislating for net-zero by 2050, what does this mean for UK energy markets and business models?

Jun 2019

Briefing paper

Disruption and Continuity in the UK Energy Transition: What do the experts think?

Disruption or repurposing? Expert and stakeholder views on the UK energy transition...

Apr 2019

News

Blog

Energy Bills: How Households Could Feel the Cold this Winter

UK households face rising energy costs this winter due to inflation, Ofgem's £1,834 annual price...

02 Nov 2023

Video

Video: Review of Energy Policy 2020

In December we launched our Review of Energy Policy 2020, which explores the impacts of COVID-19 on...

16 Dec 2020

The Price of Power: Electricity markets in the Energy White Paper

UKERC Director Rob Gross responds to the UK government's long-awaited Energy White Paper.

16 Dec 2020

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...

18 Nov 2020

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...

11 Nov 2020

Climate leadership begins at home – time is running out

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

09 Nov 2020

Government guidance for research organisations after the transition period

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

04 Nov 2020

Integrating renewables into electricity systems

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

02 Nov 2020

Driving down emissions for low carbon public transport

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

14 Oct 2020

Annual Assembly: Industry interview

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

30 Sep 2020

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...

24 Sep 2020

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...

16 Sep 2020

Four scenarios for the future of global energy

In this blog, UKERC’s Mike Bradshaw updates four scenarios first published in Nature in 2019, to...

16 Sep 2020

Energy transition or energy revolution?

The concept of an ‘energy revolution’ has become a prominent way of thinking about energy...

02 Sep 2020

Lockdown lifestyle: does working from home reduce carbon emissions?

In this blog, Francisco Dominguez discusses lockdown, and the impact of working from home on...

29 Jul 2020

UKERC Director on BBC Points West

UKERC Director Dr. Rob Gross made an appearance on BBC Points West on Friday, July 17th. He was...

29 Jul 2020

COVID-19 and Energy System Transformation – the future in fast forward? Or old habits die hard?

In this blog, originally for the Academy of Social Sciences, UKERC's Professor Michael Bradshaw and...

29 Jul 2020

How lockdown is disrupting the usual coping strategies of the fuel poor

Households are spending an average of £32 extra a month on energy during lockdown. This blog by...

22 Jul 2020

The future of transport after Covid 19: Everything has changed. Nothing has changed.

In this blog, Jillian Anable argues that lower demand due to the pandemic probably won't lead to...

25 Jun 2020

How the energy transition can drive the economic recovery

This blog discusses the recently published report by Energy UK, in collaboration with PwC,...

25 Jun 2020

Cooking up a storm? What will it take to decarbonise UK’s heat for low-carbon cooking

In this blog, Rihab Khalid explores how sociodemographic factors and consumer behaviour –

24 Jun 2020

A New Green Shovel? Options for the transport stimulus package

As we begin the difficult transition out of lockdown, attention is turning to what kind of stimulus...

17 Jun 2020

COVID-19: The implications of the pandemic on the UK energy sector

Ágnes Szuda discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector. Besides the sector’s response...

17 Jun 2020

Bartlett Hacks: Climate solutions in a time of pandemic

From energy systems to travel, urbanisation, health and wellbeing to digital innovations, Bartlett...

02 Jun 2020

Article

Every little helps? Lessons from lockdown on the impact of behaviour change on emissions reduction

James Dixon discusses the coronavirus fallout and the new normal for energy demand.

19 May 2020

We need an evidence-based approach to clean growth and stimulus

UKERC Director Rob Gross discusses the impacts of lockdown, and what it means for future clean...

13 May 2020

Road to zero or road to nowhere

Policy – and society – urgently need to engage with lowering the demand for mobility Like other...

29 Apr 2020

UK energy security in a pandemic

When the UKERC research programme on ‘UK Energy in a Global Context ‘was first conceived, we...

29 Apr 2020