The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) carries out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy systems. Funded by @UKRI_News
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In 2025, the Government introduced a range of policies to advance its Mission to make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower
In the Review of Energy Policy, we assess the latest developments in our sector.
Read the Review in full: ukerc.ac.uk/publication/revi…
Read @carbonbrief.org's analysis of the key climate and energy announcements from the Autumn Budget, in which John Healey announced a “new course on energy” for the UK.
UKERC's @DrRobertGross and Jess Britton are quoted.
carbonbrief.org/uk-budget-20…
Today's Energy Headlines:
Why High Oil Prices and UK Taxes Are Accelerating North Sea Energy Consolidation
How Industry Leaders Reacted to the UK's Energy-Heavy Budget
Taxes and high oil prices are set to spur more UK energy deals
Read more here: mailchi.mp/34593c344d9e/toda…
In our newsletter:
Find out about our latest project on underground long-duration energy storage
UKERC reacts to the Spring budget
Read our Consultation response on Dunkelflaute and the Risks of Electricity Intermittency
Plus jobs, funding and events: mailchi.mp/2149ceaac30f/uker…
Today, UK Chancellor John Healey delivered his first budget, in which the Government announced changes to energy policy. Read UKERC's response ⤵️
ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-react…
Today's Energy News:
Q&A: Why are UK energy bills so high – and how could they be lowered?
UK energy industry unites to simplify low-carbon home tech
Government urged to ‘back Scotland’s pipeline in strategic energy plans’
Read more here: mailchi.mp/9029ad1322a0/toda…
With the right package of interventions, government could lower household & business electricity bills by ~20% by 2030, according to @e3g's 'Lowering GB Electricity Bills' report.
Discover 8 essential actions government could take to lower bills: e3g.org/publications/lowerin…
Today's Energy News:
The risk of blackouts is rising – where they are most likely and how to prepare
Energy campaigners and industry unite behind plan to cut electricity bills
Thousands still without power after Storm Boelo batters Scotland
Read more: mailchi.mp/ba368470c8d1/toda…
The UK is reaching a “crunch point” for investment in ageing industrial infrastructure, according to UKERC Co-Director Peter Taylor – and for many companies, the choice will be between decarbonising or closing facilities.
Read his interview @IMechE⤵️
imeche.org/news/news-article…
Today's Energy News:
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter📈
I will make final decision on Rosebank oil field, energy secretary insists🛢️
Tougher sentences for subsea pipeline and cable vandalism🔨
Read more: mailchi.mp/02462047da8b/toda…
In this week's newsletter:
New publication: Green Industrial Policy in the UK: A Political Economy Perspective
Sign up for our webinar on LDES and LCDP on November 12.
Media watch: Peter Taylor writing in IMechE and Rob Gross in BBN Times.
Read more: mailchi.mp/38591a92ef37/uker…
Today's Energy News:
UK Government Approves Jackdaw Drilling Amid Rising Energy Concerns
Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Comment: To boost British industry, reuse waste heat
Read more here: mailchi.mp/5141dd116a5e/toda…
Sign up to our webinar on Nov 12.
What can keep the lights on when the wind stops blowing in a zero carbon UK electricity system?
We'll explore our research on which LDES and LCDP technologies can be delivered in the UK by 2030-2035.
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Long Duration Energy Storage and Low Carbon Dispatchable Power will be essential to reaching our energy targets.
Our new infographic identifies 10 promising technologies that could be prioritised for innovation funding and delivery by 2030 and 2035.
➡️ ukerc.ac.uk/news/new-infogra…
Today's Energy News:
‘Will the UK decarbonise industry – or close it?’: sustainable energy professor Peter Taylor
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
Warning over energy theft as city tops national list
Read more: mailchi.mp/8f21e9389050/toda…
"Building a research programme absolutely depends on winning grants, but ECRs also need to be able to distinguish which opportunities are worth pursuing and where their finite time is best spent."
Read Meysam Qadrdan's piece for @timeshighered.
timeshighereducation.com/cam…
Today's Energy News:
Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Ofgem could activate Market Stabilisation Charge
Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f0cd99a1397f/toda…
In our newsletter:
UKERC webinar on Nov 12📆
New infographic explores which LDES and LCDP technologies can be delivered in the UK.
Meysam Qadrdan in @timeshighered - The Sisyphus Trap: Surviving Plummeting Funding Success Rates
Read more: mailchi.mp/c5fd6b7ecdbb/uker…
Today's Energy News:
Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly'
Energy UK warns Budget inaction could leave households paying more
Carbon capture and the renewal of British industry
Read more here: mailchi.mp/314ad037775f/toda…
Sign up to our webinar on November 12!
We will explore the findings of our recent research into which long duration electricity storage and low carbon dispatchable power technologies can be delivered in the UK by 2030/2035: ukerc.ac.uk/events/webinar-w…
Today's Energy News:
Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise🪔
Ofgem considers major price cap overhaul for time-of-use tariffs💷
New Strategic Plan will support the UK’s nuclear ambitions⚛️
Read more: mailchi.mp/d899d0d3e53f/toda…
