How can society transition towards net zero?
To take control of the climate crisis, we need to transition to a net zero society. This means decarbonising our whole energy system, from the way our energy is generated and supplied to how we use it in our daily lives. Buildings are central to the net zero challenge. From their construction to how we use energy in them after they are built. Whether we are commuting locally or shipping goods globally, modern society revolves around a transportation system heavily reliant on burning fossil fuels.
Our energy transition and net zero research
Fossil fuel phase-out is crucial to limit global warming
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.
How shipping can set the course for decarbonisation
UCL research is helping create pathways for green energy to power the global shipping industry. By Dr Tristan Smith.
New ways to trade green energy
Could UK homeowners trade solar electricity using a peer-to-peer system like Airbnb? By Dr Michael Fell.
An economics framework for the energy markets to tackle the climate change problem
UCL researchers lead on a new article for the Oxford Review of Economic Policy which lays out an economics framework for the energy markets to tackle the climate change problem.
New Aviation, Propulsion, Knowledge and Innovation Network
An Innovate UK Future Flight Challenge-funded consortium across three UK airports explored the potential of a carbon-free future domestic aviation system.
Flexible heating: how does it work and how does it feel?
UCL Energy Institute doctoral student Adria Martin Vilaseca and Senior Research Fellow Jenny Crawley explore the flexible applications of heat pumps.
Three Decades of Climate Mitigation Policy: What Has It Delivered?
Policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been effective, however more stringent regulations are needed to limit global warming to the Paris temperature goals.
Net zero emission energy scenarios and land use
A report by UCL Energy Institute researchers looks at the land use implications of net zero scenarios, particularly solar photovoltaics (PV), biomass and onshore wind.
Building Better Podcast - How should we heat our homes?
The former Bartlett Dean Christoph Lindner speaks to Dr Jenny Crawley and Dr Jez Wingfield to learn about different possibilities for a more sustainable future in the UK.
Energy models
UK Times (UKTM) Model
The UK Times (UKTM) Model that maps the complex UK Energy System. UKTM will help us plan how to meet government targets and achieve a secure, affordable and low carbon energy system by the year 2050.
Behaviour, Lifestyles and Uncertainty Energy Model (BLUE)
BLUE is a system dynamic model of the UK energy system that simulates future energy transitions and the associated changes to technologies, energy use and emissions.
3DStock: A national digital twin for decarbonising the UK’s building stock
3DStock is a method for modelling all buildings – domestic, non-domestic and mixed-use – in a locality, in three dimensions and located geographically. The primary purpose is the analysis of energy performance, but there are many other potential applications.
Energy transition and net zero in teaching
Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
Get rigorous training in energy and environmental economics, policy and modelling, with specialist options to deepen your expertise.
Energy Systems and Data Analytics MSc
Learn to harness the power of big data for a career in reshaping how energy systems are designed, operated and maintained.
Energy MPhil/PhD
Our MPhil/PhD programme brings together a community of research students exploring energy challenges through multidisciplinary perspectives.
Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc
Prepare for a career at the forefront of the smart energy revolution and gain the skills to deliver low-carbon, adaptable and resilient energy solutions.
Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources BSc and MEng
Help build a better tomorrow by making the world’s cities, towns and buildings more sustainable, healthier places to live.
Contact us
UCL Energy Institute has numerous tailored research and consultancy relationships with industry and government. We are always eager to discuss with organisations different ways we can work together to solve the challenges they face. If you or your organisation would like to engage us in a partnership or scope opportunities please get in touch.
UCL Energy Institute
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