Policy publication by Chris Duffy, Sam Fankhauser, Bob Ward, Dimitri Zenghelis on 23 Nov 2015
This policy paper was submitted to HM Treasury on 9th November 2015 in response to their consultation on Reforming the business energy efficiency tax landscape. read more »
Research article by Lena Kruckenberg on 17 Nov 2015
Drawing on a case study of a North–South partnership between non-governmental organisations (NGOs), this paper examines knowledge–power relationships in partnerships for sustainable energy.
Research article by on 11 Nov 2015
Presentation given at the ‘LMN Assets – International Gas Conference’ – Session: Shale Gas/ Gas & the Environment, London, 3-4 November 2015
Research article by Stephen Hall, Tim Foxon on 29 Oct 2015
The amount of capital required to transition energy systems to low-carbon futures is very large, yet analysis of energy systems change has been curiously quiet on the role of capital markets in financing energy transitions. This is surprising given the huge role finance and investment must play in facilitating transformative change. We argue this has […]
Research article by Andy Gouldson, N. Kerr, N. Topi on 29 Aug 2015
Paper considers the potential of revolving funds as an innovative financing mechanism that could reduce investment requirements and enhance investment impacts.
Research article by Tim Foxon, Frin Bale, Jonathan Busch, Ruth Bush, Stephen Hall, Katy Roelich on 12 Jul 2015
Investment in infrastructure is recognized as a key enabler of economic prosperity, but it is also important for addressing social and environmental challenges, including climate change mitigation and addressing fuel poverty. The UK Government Strategy Investing in Britain’s Future argues that significant investment in “resilient, cost effective and sustainable energy supplies” is needed to meet […]
Policy publication by Rodney Boyd, Simon Buckle, Paul Fennell, Niall Mac Dowell, Zen Makuch, Iain Staffell on 16 Jun 2015
This policy paper outlines measures that need to be taken by EU countries in order to develop and deploy Carbon Capture and Storage technology. read more »
Research article by Kate Scott, Neil Strachan, John Barrett on 8 Jun 2015
Radical changes to current national energy systems–including energy efficiency and the decarbonization of electricity–will be required in order to meet challenging carbon emission reduction commitments. Technology explicit energy system optimization models (ESOMs) are widely used to define and assess such low-carbon pathways, but these models only account for the emissions associated with energy combustion and […]
Research article by Phil Webber, Andy Gouldson, N. Kerr on 21 Apr 2015
Paper assesses domestic energy use before and after the Kirklees Warm Zone (KWZ) scheme, which by fitting insulation in 51,000 homes in the 2007–2010 period is one of the largest retrofit schemes completed in the UK to date.
Research article by Peter Taylor on 7 Apr 2015
Chiodi A, Taylor PG, Seixas J, Simeões S, Fortes P, Gouveia JP, Dias L, Gallachóxir B. In: Giannakidis G; Labriet M; Ó Gallachóir B; Tosato G (ed.) Informing Energy and Climate Policies Using Energy Systems Models, vol. 30, pp.15-41. Springer. 2015.
