Energy from Biomass: A new report suggests that up to one fifth of global energy could be provided by biomass (plants) without damaging food production. The report reviews more than 90 global studies and has been produced by the Technology and Policy Assessment function of the UK Energy Research Centre.

Carbon Capture and Storage - New research from UKERC shows tough road ahead to realise potential. Visit the Carbon Capture and Storage: Realising the potential? information page. Listen to Professor Jim Watson outline the findings of the UKERC CCS report on BBC Radio 4 Today (19 April, 03.18)

Electricity Market Reform The government is expected to publish its draft Energy Bill on Tuesday 22 May. UKERC has played a key role in co-ordinating the energy community’s response to the 2010 consultation and 2011 White Paper for Electricity Market Reform. For further information click here

UKERC has issued its response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s consultation on the Green Deal, highlighting key omissions and inconsistencies in the document.