Analysis
Essential features of a National Climate Law
The journey to net zero should be supported by a legally-binding framework and a strong suite of governance features.…
Power plants on wheels
Balancing the grid with electric vehicles
April Fools: Household bills will rise even if price freeze stays fixed
Household energy bills set to rise in April by an average of £285 compared to previous 12 months - but net zero upgrades…
Europe Steels the Deal
UK falls even further behind in the race to clean steel…
The UK's second-hand car market
Limited availability of small and mid-sized EVs on the second-hand market could see drivers miss out on cheaper running …
IPCC Explainer: Impacts, adaptation and vulnerability
Do you want to understand the latest IPCC report minus the report?…
The Cost of Gas since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The UK has spent an estimated £60–70bn on wholesale gas over the past 12months, which is £50-60bn more than in a typical…
Mapping the net zero economy
Net zero impacts in national, regional and local economies.…
Cost of NOT zero in 2022
Missed savings and impact of climate and energy costs add up to £2,150 to UK household bills in 2022…
Solar power charge: global momentum
19 years of free electricity from solar panel payback.…
Ban on onshore wind could cost £800 million this winter
Planning ban combined with exclusion of onshore wind from two of government’s CfD renewables auctions could be adding ar…
COP27 debrief: outcomes of COP27
Experts discuss what was achieved at COP27, and what it means for the UK?…
New analysis: gas crisis set to add £4,400 to energy bills
Since gas crisis began until end of current Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) in April 2024, gas set to add £4,400 to average…
MPs campaigning against onshore wind thought ‘less of’ by voters – new polling
A series of new polls of MPs and the public have revealed a large disconnect on support for onshore wind.…
Poland, Estonia among states beating UK at heat pumps, leaving us 20% more dependent on gas imports
Imports would be fifth lower if UK had deployed heat pumps at same rate as Estonia…
Insulation could cut gas imports by x3 more than new North Sea drilling
Basics of loft and wall insulation could reduce household gas demand by up to a fifth, helping secure energy supply…
The Big Four: are major emitters downplaying their climate and clean energy progress?
Real-world evidence suggests at least three will cut emissions faster than their headline targets indicate.…
Global momentum: The energy price shock and the transition to electric vehicles
The global oil and gas crunch will further spur electrification of the energy system.…
Climate change, fossil fuels, and UK food prices
The role potentially played by climate change, as reflected in global temperatures and the increasing cost of fossil fue…