Analysis
Getting off Gas
Why UK energy independence is a pipedream unless we reduce our gas consumption.…
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 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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
COP27: A visual guide
What's important at this year's UN climate summit in Egypt and why it matters.…
ECIU Tallks to Rachel Kyte: closing the emissions ambition gap before COP27
Dean of the Fletcher School on the new imperatives driving faster reduction in reliance on volatile and expensive fossil…
ECIU Talks to Richard Black: from Bonn to G7 to COP27
ECIU's Senior Associate Richard Black reflects on Bonn climate negotiators in June, and what it means for COP27 in Novem…
Farming, fertiliser, and fossil fuels
How the gas crisis is squeezing Britain’s farmers
Paying back
UK’s investment in renewables is being rewarded by lower bills…
Ukraine conflict and impacts on UK energy
What does conflict in Ukraine mean for UK energy?
Levelling up or letting down?
Tackling poor quality homes in marginal constituencies could swing election success…
Insulation and gas prices
Households are paying the price for slow progress on insulating homes…
COP26: Post-match analysis
What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for the world? What does it mean for the UK?…
