UCL research guiding the global energy transition

UCL research is guiding the phase-out of fossil fuels, estimating 60% of oil and gas and 90% of coal reserves need to remain in the ground. By Dr Steve Pye and Dr James Price.

UCL research is helping create pathways for green energy to power the global shipping industry. By Dr Tristan Smith.

Could UK homeowners trade solar electricity using a peer-to-peer system like Airbnb? By Dr Michael Fell.

London’s Islington Council has partnered with UCL to decarbonise social housing in pursuit of net zero. By Steve Evans.

How can low-income countries lift living standards as the world works to reduce global carbon emissions? With Professor Priti Parikh, Professor Jing Meng and Dr Simon Chin-Yee.

A UCL energy system model has become a key tool used by the UK Government in the transition to net zero. By Professor Paul Dodds.

The Bartlett’s Smart Energy Research Lab has provided unprecedented insights into UK household energy use – and how we respond to rising energy costs. By Dr Clare Hanmer and Dr Ellen Zapata-Webborn.

UCL Energy Institute and Oxford University’s new collaborative longitudinal study will put household energy consumption under the microscope. By Tadj Oreszczyn.

Researchers from the UCL Energy Institute are using new models to help prepare the UK rail network for climate disruption. By Dr Yuerong Zhang.

How can society transition towards net zero? To take control of the climate crisis, we need to transition to a net zero society.

We are unlocking the power of energy data to help us make informed choices in the transition to net zero. Data about how people use energy in their homes can help us identify poor energy performance.

Globally, we are already experiencing extreme weather and disasters due to climate change. Steps need to be taken to reduce the impact on our communities and infrastructures.