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Biomass, afforestation and energy demand reduction
Briefing Paper by Steve Pye, James Price, Jen Cronin, Isabela Butnar 18 Mar 2020
This paper explores the sensitivity of decarbonisation pathways to the role of afforestation and reduced energy demand, as a means to lessen reliance on carbon dioxide removal to meet future climate targets.
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The Potential Impacts of Brexit on Energy Efficient Scotland Funding
Working Paper by Aileen McHarg, Karen Turner, Fiona Munro, Nicola McEwen, Antonios Katris, Paul Cairney 10 Jan 2020
Brexit, regardless of its final shape, is expected to affect policies in multiple ways. This working paper explores the potential funding limitations that could impact Energy Efficiency Scotland funding.
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Review of Energy Policy 2019
Policy Briefing by Gemma Delafield, Meysam Qadrdan, Caroline Mullen, Nicola Beaumont, Paolo Agnolucci, Rob Holland, Caroline Kuzemko, Peter Taylor, Jillian Anable, Brett Day, Jan Webb, Alona Armstrong, Mike Bradshaw, Stephen Allen, Keith Bell, Andrew Lovett, Jim Watson, Gail Taylor, Tara Hooper, Richard Lowes, Felix Eigenbrod, Christian Brand, Anita Sheperd, Antony Froggatt, Jianzhong Wu, Astley Hastings 09 Dec 2019
The Review sets out some of the challenges the next government will face – and makes specific recommendations about future policy priorities.
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Progressing new voices and gender balance in energy research
Research Report by Kajsa-Stina Longuere, Jim Watson, William Burns 05 Dec 2019
This report summarises the key findings from the Whole Systems Networking Fund.
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Brexit and Renewables in Scotland
Briefing Paper by Aileen McHarg, Karen Turner, Fiona Munro, Nicola McEwen, Antonios Katris, Paul Cairney 21 Oct 2019
This briefing paper explores the potential impact of Brexit on Scottish renewables
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The Impact of Brexit on the UK and Devolved Energy System
Briefing Paper by Aileen McHarg, Karen Turner, Fiona Munro, Nicola McEwen, Antonios Katris, Paul Cairney 03 Oct 2019
There remains high uncertainty about the likely impact of Brexit on the ‘energy system’. In this paper we examine the example of a changing UK/ Scottish government relationship.
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UKERC response to BEIS consultation on CCUS business models
Consultation Response by Ian Temperton, Jim Watson 26 Sep 2019
BEIS recently consulted on the potential business models for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). Read a summary of the response by Ian Temperton, UKERC Advisory Board member.
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UKERC response to BEIS/Ofgem consultation on energy industry codes
Consultation Response by Keith Bell 19 Sep 2019
BEIS and Ofgem recently consulted on changes to the way gas and electricity sector codes and standards are governed. Read a summary of the response by Keith Bell, UKERC Co-Director.
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The economic and energy impacts of a UK export shock: comparing alternative modelling approaches
Working Paper by Paul Brockway, Lukas Hardt, Andrew Ross, Kim Swales, Peter McGregor, Grant Allan, Karen Turner, John Barrett, Marco Sakai 04 Sep 2019
What do different energy-economy models tell us about the trade-offs between export promotion and energy use in the UK?
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Visions for the Future of Community Energy in the UK
Research Report by Maria Sharmina, Carly McLachlan, Iain Cairns, Ed Manderson, Matthew Hannon, Tim Braunholtz-Speight, Jeff Hardy, Sarah Mander 23 Jul 2019
What might community energy in the UK look like in the long term? What does it need for it to thrive? This report provides a summary of stakeholder views of the future of community energy in the UK