DESNZ launches toolkit to promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in housing retrofit projects. With a focus on addressing sector-wide EDI gaps, this resource empowers organizations to create inclusive and impactful solutions. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero lght.ly/28kl80p

Tips from our recent ECR grant writing workshop ranged from tailoring applications to different funders to building #research communities for success. Valuable advice on proposal structure and navigating the academic landscape was also shared. lght.ly/g5d457h

Today's Energy News:

#G7 nations commit to phasing out #coal by 2035;

Energy UK chief calls for government backing on #CleanEnergy ;

Fine issued for #gas venting breach and more...

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How can demand-side policies ease the path to #netzero ? Gavin Bridge Dr Caroline Kuzemko and Stefan Bouzarovski et al detail that by reducing #electricity demand, we can lessen the need for rapid expansion of generation. lght.ly/07894of

Highlights of the recent 2024 Early Career #Researcher included sessions on diversity and public engagement, showcasing interdisciplinary efforts - Harry Barton TyndallManchester lght.ly/magb4g2

Today's #EnergyNews :
Scottish First Minister 'to resign after green row';
Taxing big fossil fuel firms ‘could raise $900bn in climate finance by 2030’;
Greenwashing guidelines issued for financial products;
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Are you hunting for a new career opportunity? Take a look at this week's network newsletter which includes #jobs from University of Strathclyde and Ashden☀️🌎💡 lght.ly/b9oe7m7

Today's Energy News:

SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens collapses;

UK’s #DepositReturnScheme to launch in October 2027;

#Renewables rise as UK electricity generation dips; and more...

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We have several #energy #events in this week's newsletter for your diary, including events from BIEE Energy UK and Fusion CDT lght.ly/j07aofl

This blog from Vanda Papafilippou from UWE Bristol sets out her latest research project on neurodiversity in the energy sector, funded by IGNITE Network+, which she also presented at UKERC's recent Diversifying the Energy Sector event. lght.ly/31n3p5k

This week's network newsletter features #funding opportunities from Climate Change Committee and Natural Environment Research Council lght.ly/8e1190

Jim Skea chair of the IPCC, gave the opening message at UKERC’s 20th anniversary in London. lght.ly/m8f3h4l

In this week's Newsletter:

Jim Skea on UKERC’s 20th anniversary;

New Research on Neurodiversity in the #Energy Sector;

How Flexible #Heat and #Transport Demand can be a Foundation of the Future Energy System;

Plus #jobs , #funding and #events

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Today's Energy News:

Share of electricity generated by #fossilfuels in Great Britain drops to record low;

Batteries key for sixfold global #energy storage increase by 2030;

#EU Parliament approves plan to quit energy charter treaty and more...

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Our final session of UKERC@20 is an expert panel chaired by Jess Britton, with speakers Dhara Vyas, Joanne Wade The Association for Decentralised Energy, Prof Sara Walker BSc MSc PhD PGCE and Damitha Adikaari Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. What a fantastic way to wrap up an engaging and thought provoking day!

In celebrating UKERC's 20th year anniversary, Jason Chilvers looks back at how UKERC research has helped transform how #PublicParticipation and #Engagement is conceived, researched, and practiced.

Great to hear about UKERC impacts in a session chaired by Joanne Wade The Association for Decentralised Energy, with cases shared by Meysam_Qadrdan, Dr Imogen Rattle, Dr. Ahmed Gailani & Will Blyth, & user perspectives from Jane Dennett-Thorpe Ofgem & David Joffe #energytransition #ukerc @20

It’s great to have all the UKERC speakers in the sessions on the Changing Research Context on stage to discuss how things have changed 2004-2024 with UKERC@20. With Dr Caroline Kuzemko, Catherine Jones, Jason Chilvers, Prof Nicola Beaumont, Phil Heptonstall & Neil Strachan UCL Energy Institute

The newly published report from Smart Energy Research Lab, updates data from 2021, offering detailed analyses of residential #energy usage over different periods. It aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers and researchers. lght.ly/nnebnh0

The second of our changing research context sessions, again chaired by Dr Caroline Kuzemko includes presentations from Catherine Jones RAL Space and Neil Strachan UCL Energy Institute. Delving into energy data and modelling at UKERC@20