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.

The UK Energy Research Centre carries out world-class research into sustainable future energy systems.

Nominations for UKERC’s International Energy Summer School 2012 are now open.The summer school takes place from 17 - 22 June 2012 at the University of Warwick and there will be 100 places available for UK and international students.

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.