Analysis
Renewable Energy in the UK
The costs of renewable energy, including ‘back-up’ power, are often discussed in media and political circles. This brief…
The Net Zero-Trade Nexus: Opportunities and risks for the UK
Assessing the net zero targets and policies of the UK's largest trading partners.…
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.…
Household Energy Security in 2030
'Energy patriotism' could slash homes' foreign energy dependence by 80%, and new North Sea oil and gas ‘largely irreleva…
Scottish voter attitudes to net zero
UK going ‘backwards’ – Government’s energy security strategy scores 3/10
2 years on from the British Energy Security Strategy, only 3 of 10 key commitments have been met.…
Energy insecurity
A year on from the ‘Powering Up Britain’ strategy, Government policy is pushing the UK backwards on energy security.…
Snap poll: voters concerned over energy security and bills following Labour U-turn
Respondents thought U-turn meant Labour had “no real plan for what it would do differently if it wins power”…
The Paris Agreement 2015
What you need to know about the world's most important climate treaty.…
COP28: A visual guide
What you need to know about this year's UN climate summit in Dubai.…
New Poll: MPs in denial about North Sea decline
A new poll from YouGov for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has shown that some MPs are unaware of the decline o…
New poll: more Conservative to Labour switchers back net zero target
Nearly three-quarters (71%) of people who voted Conservative in 2019 but now say they’ll vote Labour if there was an ele…
Winter energy bills set to remain just as high as last winter at £1,200
New ECIU analysis finds that the average winter energy bill is set to be just as high as last year at £1,200.…
Poll: public back clean hydrogen…but not a levy on bills
Poll finds that just a fifth of people (21%) think levies on energy bills should pay for converting the existing gas gri…
Offshore wind: All at sea?
How old Treasury rules threaten the UK’s booming offshore wind industry…
Public back Government’s petrol and diesel car phase out
Nearly half (46%) of respondents said that the Government should continue with its plans, even if it means new petrol an…
Analysis of progress against Carbon Budget Delivery Plan targets for farming and land use
The Progress Report will assess progress against the transition to net zero, and comes a few months after the Government…
Getting off Gas
Why UK energy independence is a pipedream unless we reduce our gas consumption.…