Impact of smart meters in improving the performance of energy efficient technologies
We are exploring the impact energy efficiency measures can have on the flexibility and resilience of the energy system.
Decarbonising UK shipping and land energy demand
The UK shipping industry has huge potential to become a world leader in decarbonisation and green innovation.
Thirty years of UK climate mitigation
Nick Eyre reflects on the 30 years of climate mitigation since the 1989 cabinet meeting and argues that the next 30 years will require far more radical change if we are to get to net-zero.
Closing the policy gap: Reflecting on a research project with the Climate Change Committee
CREDS’ researcher, Alice Garvey, reflects on her experience of working with the Climate Change Committee on their 6th Carbon Budget Recommendations.
Professor Jacopo Torriti and Professor John Barrett appointed by Defra to Resources and Waste Targets Expert Group
CREDS’ researchers, Jacopo Torriti and John Barrett, have been appointed by Defra to the Resources and Waste Targets Expert Group.
Evaluation in a time of emergency
What needs to be evaluated, and how, if the climate emergency is treated as an immediate and present danger to environmental, social and economic well-being?
A walk in the park: has the Covid-19 travel response opened the door to a new direction on climate policy?
Newly-released survey data shows that people have walked and cycled more and more regularly than before the pandemic.
Building Renovation Passports
Professor Paul Ruyssevelt (of CREDS) welcomes the publication of the Building Renovation Passports report published on 11 March 2021.
Why ‘rebound effects’ may cut energy savings in half
Gains in energy efficiency can also encourage behavioural change towards more energy use, meaning some of the anticipated energy savings may be “taken back”. This is known as the “rebound effect”. There is a risk that global climate action relies too heavily on energy savings that may not materialise.
Curbing flying for climate reasons – is it reasonable?
Would measures to restrict air travel be fair? Sally Cairns (of CREDS) and Rebecca Nestor (climate psychology expert) recently gave presentations, covering both the science and the psychology of flying.
Cumbria mine: is there a technical need for new coal mines in the UK?
CREDS researchers share their thoughts on the proposed new coal mine in West Cumbria, which would be the first new deep coal mine in the UK in 30 years.
Parents, preeners, pets and pipes: what motivates heating decisions?
Why do people heat their homes the way they do, and what are the underlying patterns behind personal heating preferences and practices?