Insights
IPCC - reasons to be cheerful?
As the IPCC publishes its sixth assessment report, with the latest report focused on solutions to keep warming to 1.5°C,…
How to cut the UK’s dependency on Russian gas… permanently
Polling: majority willing to chip in on energy bills to undermine Russia’s gas war chest
Clear majority (59%) of people are willing to pay extra on energy bills if it helps undermine Russia's war in Ukraine, w…
British public say key drivers of gas crisis are profiteering, Russia, and global demand
Finance key for UK to unlock progress to COP27
The UK presidency has a formidable challenge ahead over the next nine months to implement the Glasgow Climate Pact broke…
Lord Howard: UK must move beyond fossil fuels
Former Leader of the Conservative Party and ECIU Advisory Board member, Michael Howard, Baron Howard of Lympne, in the t…
Out with the old – gas crisis blows up conventional wisdom about household bills
With the old rule of thumb on gas bills out the window, let’s break down the price rises.…
Why are energy bills in the news and suppliers going bust?
Darren Jones, MP: net zero offers ‘huge opportunity’ for British businesses and communities, but needs the Government to walk the walk
Labour MP for Bristol North West Darren Jones in the second of our 'ECIU Talks...' series.…
UK left out in the cold as Europe storms ahead on efficient homes
How have Germany and France managed success with housing energy efficiency schemes where the UK hasn’t?…
What next for the UK UNFCCC presidency?
After COP26, there is a lot for the UK to do in the coming year to implement the Glasgow Climate Pact & build towards CO…
COP26 – the Glasgow Climate Pact
The COP26 climate summit has concluded. We take a look at the good, the bad, and the momentum.…
Guest blog: Week one hit climate change where it counts
Energy Institute’s Nick Wayth finds serious intent and big change for his industry amid COP26’s early outcomes……
COP26: Real progress, real work ahead
Gareth Redmond-King reflects on key announcements at week one, and looks ahead to what to expect for week two.…
Step up skills and training to deliver energy access – and a zero carbon future
Offshore wind blows away the competition
Meeting target of 40 gigawatts by 2030 will cut UK energy bills and increase energy security, as turbine costs continue …
COP26 expectations: what could success in Glasgow look like?
Ahead of UN climate talks opening in Glasgow, we look at expectations of COP26 - what success could look like, to keep t…