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Mr P Agnolucci , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Dr S Allen , Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath (0.001%) Prof JL (Jillian ) Anable , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr A Armstrong , Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University (0.001%) Mr R Bailey , Energy Environment and Development Prog, Chatham House (0.001%) Professor J (John ) Barrett , School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds (0.001%) Prof N (Nicky ) Beaumont , Plymouth Marine Lab, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) (0.001%) Prof KRW (Keith ) Bell , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (0.001%) Dr R Bolton , Science Technology & Innovation Studie, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Professor MJ Bradshaw , Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (0.001%) Dr C Brand , Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford (0.001%) Professor G Bridge , Geography, Durham University (0.001%) Dr J Broderick , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester (0.001%) Prof JD (Jason ) Chilvers , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Professor S Davoudi , Architecture Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University (0.001%) Professor BH Day , Economics, University of Exeter (0.001%) Dr CC Demski , Psychology, Cardiff University (0.001%) Prof PE (Paul ) Dodds , Bartlett Sch of Env, Energy & Resources, University College London (0.001%) Dr F Eigenbrod , School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton (0.001%) Professor P (Paul ) Ekins , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Mr A Froggatt , Energy Environment and Development Prog, Chatham House (0.001%) Dr JA (Jim ) Halliday , Energy Research Unit, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr TE Hargreaves , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr A R Harwood , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr AFS Hastings , Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci, University of Aberdeen (0.001%) Mrs C (Catherine ) Jones , Energy Research Unit, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr C Kuzemko , Politics and International Studie, University of Warwick (0.001%) Dr AR Lea-Langton , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester (0.001%) Professor AA Lovett , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr GR Marsden , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr CA Mullen , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr A (Anna ) Orlowska , Engineering and Instrumentation, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr H W Pallett , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Professor (Nicholas ) Pidgeon , Psychology, Cardiff University (0.001%) Dr M Qadrdan , Engineering, Cardiff University (0.001%) Dr M Sakai , School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds (0.001%) Professor S Shepherd , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Professor N (Neil ) Strachan , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Professor G (Gail ) Taylor , School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton (0.001%) Professor P Taylor , Process, Environmental and Material Eng, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr Z Wadud , Chemical and Process Engineerin, University of Leeds (0.001%) Prof J (Jim ) Watson , Bartlett Sch of Env, Energy & Resources, University College London (0.001%) Professor J (Janette ) Webb , School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Dr M (Mark ) Winskel , Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Dr B (Bridget ) Woodman , Geography, University of Exeter (0.001%) Dr J Wu , Engineering, Cardiff University (0.001%)
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Industrial Collaborator |
Project Contact , University of Leeds (0.000%) Project Contact , Solar Trade Association (0.000%) Project Contact , National Grid plc (0.000%) Project Contact , Royal Town Planning Institute (0.000%) Project Contact , SP Energy Networks (0.000%) Project Contact , Welsh Assembly Government (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Transport (DfT) (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (0.000%) Project Contact , Tata Steel UK Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , Energy Systems Catapult Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , The Alan Turing Institute (0.000%) Project Contact , Association for Decentralised Energy (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (0.000%) Project Contact , Aldersgate Group (0.000%) Project Contact , Cadscan Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , Marine Management Organisation (0.000%) Project Contact , The Faraday Institution (0.000%)
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Abstract |
The UK energy system is changing rapidly. Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 43% between 1990 and 2017, and renewables now account for 30% of electricity generation. Despite this progress, achieving emissions reductions has been difficult outside the electricity sector, and progress could stall without more effective policy action. The Paris Agreement means that the UK may have to go further than current targets, to achieve a net zero energy system.Reducing emissions is not the only important energy policy goal. Further, progress need to be made whilst minimising the costs to consumers and taxpayers; maintaining high levels of energy security; and maximising economic, environmental and social benefits.There is a clear need for research to understand the nature of the technical, economic, political, environmental and societal dynamics affecting the energy system - including the local, national and international components of these dynamics. This proposal sets out UKERC's plans for a 4th phase of research and engagement (2019-2024) that addresses this challenge. It includes a programme of interdisciplinary research on sustainable future energy systems. This is driven by real-world energy challenges whilst exploring new questions, methods and agendas. It also explains how UKERC's central activities will be developed further, including new capabilities to support energy researchers and decision-makers.The UKERC phase 4 research programme will focus on new challenges and opportunities for implementing the energy transition, and will be concerned with the three main questions:- How will global, national and local developments influence the shape and pace of the UK's transition towards a low carbon energy system?- What are the potential economic, political, social and environmental costs and benefits of energy system change, and how can they be distributed equitably?- Which actors could take the lead in implementing the next stage of the UK's energy transition, and what are the implications for policy and governance?To address these questions, the research programme includes seven interrelated research themes: UK energy in a global context; Local and regional energy systems; Energy, environment, and landscape; Energy infrastructure transitions; Energy for mobility; Energy systems for heat; and Industrial decarbonisation. The proposal sets out details of research within these themes, plans for associated PhD studentships and details of the flexible research fund that will be used to commission additional research projects, scoping studies and to support integration. A first integration project on energy and the economy will be undertaken at the start of UKERC phase 4.The research themes are complemented by four national capabilities that form part of the research programme: an expanded Technology and Policy Assessment (TPA) capability; a new Energy Modelling Hub; the UKERC Energy Data Centre; and a new Public EngagementObservatory. Research within TPA and the Observatory will align and integrate with the main research themes. These four capabilities will also enhance UKERC's ability to provide evidence, data and expertise for academic, policy, industry and other stakeholder communities.The UKERC headquarters (HQ) team will support the management and co-ordination of the research programme; and will also undertake a range of other functions to support the broader UK energy research community and its key stakeholders. These functions include promoting networking and engagement between stakeholders in academia, policy, industry and third sector (including through a networking fund), supporting career development and capacity building, and enhancing international collaboration (including through the UK's participation in the European Energy Research Alliance). |