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
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
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
Decarbonising Heating policy briefing
A policy briefing explaining the challenges of decarbonising heating and some insights developed through Durham Energy Institute (DEI) research.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?