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DEI Research and Policy Insights

Insights and briefings emerging from Durham Energy Institute research. 

Research and Policy briefings

UKERC Industrial Strategy and the Low Carbon Supply Chain Challenge

This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. Co-authored by DEI Fellow, Gavin Bridge
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Report on Making a Net Zero Society - Follow the Social Science

This report makes recommendations to government on how social science can play a critical role in net zero policy
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Report on North East Regional Decarbonisation: People, Place and Planning

This new policy briefing explores the possibilities for regional decarbonisation energy planning in the North East of England
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Decarbonising Heating policy briefing

A policy briefing explaining the challenges of decarbonising heating and some insights developed through Durham Energy Institute (DEI) research.
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Tools for Local Government Net-Zero Decision Making

Investigating how local authorities currently access energy information, and the models or decision-support needed for localised energy planning.
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UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2021

This UK Energy Research Centre publication, co-authored by DEI Fellow Prof Gavin Bridge, reviews the key energy policies of 2021.
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Just Transition: Pathways to Socially Inclusive Decarbonisation.

A COP26 Universities briefing co-authored by DEI Director Prof Simone Abram exploring how to ensure climate action is socially inclusive.
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Geothermal Energy briefing: Realising the UKs Geothermal potential

A DEI briefing outlining how the UK could benefit from geothermal energy and heat from water in flooded abandoned mines
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Temporary Workers in Energy Construction Projects: Exploring Causes and Effects

Why are temporary workers to prevalent in construction projects in the energy sector and what are the implications?