Fairness in Retail Energy Markets? Evidence from the UK

Handbook by Catherine Waddams, Noel Longhurst, Tom Hargreaves, Elizabeth Errington, Amelia Fletcher, Michael Harker, David Deller, David Reader, Glen Turner 18 Oct 2018

This publication provides a multi-disciplinary perspective covering five broad themes: the long-term context for fairness in the retail energy market; the increasing complexity of relationships; the way people purchase energy; the experiences of those at risk of fuel poverty; and how data and statistics can be improved.

UKERC response to: A low-carbon pathway for Wales

Consultation Response by Rob Gross, Nick Jenkins, Jim Watson, Nick Pidgeon, Jessica Bays 05 Oct 2018

Read our response to the Welsh Government Consultation: A low-carbon pathway for Wales

A New Approach to Assessing UK Gas Security

Briefing Paper by Mike Bradshaw 14 Sep 2018

This paper seeks to address questions about UK gas security. Questions such as: what factors should be considered when assessing gas security? What potential threats are there, and what would a better approach to gas security look like?

Evolution of Community Energy in the UK

Working Paper by Maria Sharmina, Carly McLachlan, Ed Manderson, Matthew Hannon, Tim Braunholtz-Speight, Jeff Hardy, Sarah Mander 11 Sep 2018

This UKERC Working Paper seeks to understand the factors contributing to the emergence, growth and nature of community energy in the UK

Heat decarbonisation challenges: local gas vs electricity supply

Briefing Paper by Ramsay Taylor, Grant Wilson, Paul Rowley 17 Aug 2018

This briefing note summarises GB’s local gas demand 2nd April 2017 to 6th March 2018 and compares this to electrical supply.

Economic impacts of UK trade-enhancing policies and spillover effects on the energy system

Working Paper by Andrew Ross, Kim Swales, Peter McGregor, Grant Allan, Karen Turner, Graeme Roy, Gioele Figus 02 Aug 2018

The 'spillover' effects of non-energy (primarily economic) policies on the energy system are of considerable interest from a policy perspective. This working paper analyses the impacts of export promotion policies - a key element of the UK’s Industrial Strategy.

Future UK Gas Security: A Position Paper

Research Report by Mike Bradshaw 31 Jul 2018

Incumbency in the UK heat sector: Implications for policy

Briefing Paper by Bridget Woodman, Richard Lowes 31 May 2018

The required transformation of the UK’s heat system will have major implications for people and organisations involved with the sector...

Incumbency in the UK heat sector: implications for low-carbon heating

Working Paper by Bridget Woodman, Richard Lowes 15 May 2018

What are the policy implications of incumbency in the UK heat sector, and how do these impact the decarbonisation of UK heat?

The Security of UK Energy Futures

Research Report by Ioanna Ketsopoulou, Jim Watson, Paul Dodds, Goran Strbac 26 Mar 2018

Research published by UKERC explores how the security of the UK energy system will change in the coming decades.