Simstock: a free and open-source tool for urban-scale building energy modelling
Researchers at University College London have released SimStock, a freely available and open-source tool for urban-scale building energy modelling. It is available both as a Python library and a QGIS plugin. SimStock is a modelling platform which automatically generates dynamic building energy simulation models ready to be executed by EnergyPlus, an open-source whole-building energy modelling … Continue reading “Simstock: a free and open-source tool for urban-scale building energy modelling”
The National Building Database (NBD): a step change in understanding the energy performance of buildings in GB
CREDS researchers are involved in development of the National Building Database (NBD), a unique evidence base to understand buildings and their energy consumption.
Pros and cons of future large-scale electricity storage options
A new report by The Royal Society details the costs, advantages, disadvantages and technological readiness of large-scale electricity storage options.
New analysis shows that Department for Transport has quietly rolled back its ambition to introduce cleaner, more efficient road travel
Our new report, published today, shows a lowering of ambition from Department of Transport to reduce traffic demand and shift to lower carbon modes of travel.
CREDS response to the energy security announcement
CREDS response to the Government’s energy security announcement, Thursday 30 March, 2023.
Developing the next phase of energy demand research
Latest developments from the new energy demand centre, outlining the chosen themes and process for selecting researchers.
New research shows how ambitious energy efficiency targets could be applied to more sectors of the UK economy to accelerate energy independence and climate stability
Launched today, our CREDS research findings report analyses the research we’ve undertaken over the past four and a half years.
Call for Supervisors for the CREDS Interdisciplinary Energy Demand Studentships
A call for prospective supervisors of six fully-funded home student, doctoral studentships to supervise doctoral students on energy demand reduction topics.
Net zero policies can help tackle poverty and drive economic growth, says new report
New report, launched today with Green Alliance, argues that widening access to low carbon solutions is urgently needed to ensure the poorest households can afford to heat their homes.
UKRI announces the appointment of two new Energy Demand Research Champions
Dr Mari Martiskainen and Professor Sara Walker have been appointed as the next two Energy Demand Research Champions by UKRI.
The energy price crisis – issues for energy use
Our new policy briefing proposes a twin-track strategy for domestic energy use that will fairly address both affordability and security challenges.
Global need for cooling to overtake need for heating
New analysis shows that the need for cooling will overtake heating in the next decade.
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