Why any government serious about achieving net-zero needs to focus more on electrically assisted bikes
DfT’s Zero emission vehicle mandate focuses on cars and vans, missing out on the potential benefits of e-bikes.
Taking the heat out of thermal defects in buildings
The DeViz Project highlights how identification of thermal defects during construction can assist early rectification and professional understanding of thermal performance.
Tackling climate anxiety
Climate anxiety takes many forms, as discovered in a stakeholder engagement workshop.
Supporting researchers, supporting research: Reflections on the CREDS ECR Flexible Fund Call
Janine Morley reflects on the pivotal difference the CREDS funding has made to her career.
Towards a demand flexibility certificate
The Flexibility team has developed a certification framework to assess the Demand Flexibility potential of individual buildings.
Rishi Sunak’s watering down of net-zero policies in the name of equality and fairness will not help to create a better UK
Gesche Huebner argues that the PM’s revised policies are effectively “equality washing”.
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.
Planning for economic recovery: The role of Local Green New Deals in a post-Covid era
Dr Beatriz Aguirre-Martínez discusses local citizens’ responses to the net-zero challenge through Local Green New Deals, focusing on energy demand reduction measures.
Engaging audiences with your research: principles for effective communication
Kay Jenkinson reflects on a climate storytelling workshop for researchers on how to share their ideas with the public, investors and the media.
New funding announced for energy demand research
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £15 million of funding for the next phase of energy demand research in the UK.
Lessons from lockdown: how we adapted and changed our energy consumption patterns during the pandemic
The pandemic lockdowns were different and difficult – but they tested our ability to adapt as human beings and as communities.
Telling tales: Communicating UK energy research through fairy tale characters
A new paper uses fairy tale characters as metaphors to communicate insights from energy research to non-academic audiences.
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