Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde

This new blog by Surabhi Mantha features discussion from Dr Christian Calvillo (CEP Senior Research Fellow), from an event exploring 'green' jobs and skills🛠️👷 Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST)

New report referencing CEP and UKERC research: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬: 𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱? 💡 The Scottish Affairs Committee has published its report, with recommendations to the government on the topic of Clean Power 2030: https://lnkd.in/e7cGvxMs Hannah Corbett (CEP) and Dr Christian Calvillo (CEP, UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) researcher) gave oral evidence to the Committee. This informed a number of references to CEP/UKERC research in the final report. The report also references CEP's consultation response to the inquiry. https://lnkd.in/ejRfZt9j

⏰ If you missed it, you can now watch the recording of this timely webinar featuring Dr Paulina Gonzalez Martinez and Dr Christian Calvillo, chaired by Dr Jessica Britton. ➡️ Rising block tariffs are designed to lower bills for low‑consumption (often lower‑income) households and increase costs for higher‑consumption users. However, our analysis shows that under realistic tariff structures, many households in fuel poverty—often within lower‑income groups—may actually face higher bills, due to their essential energy needs pushing them into more expensive tiers. UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Link in the post below ⬇️

💥This week, the Centre for Energy Policy is taking part in the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Annual Assembly at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, University of Edinburgh, joining colleagues from across the energy research community for two days of discussion, collaboration, and insight on the future of the energy transition. Our team was actively involved throughout the first day of sessions. Aliya Tskhay, Research Associate, chaired a research updates session featuring teams exploring the affordability, infrastructure, and geopolitical challenges shaping the energy transition. Jamie Speirs, Deputy Director at the Centre, presented during Session 3 on the Responsive Research theme he leads, sharing progress to date, outlining future priorities, and inviting colleagues to engage with emerging challenges and opportunities across the transition. In Session 4, Antonios Katris, Senior Research Fellow, contributed to discussions on energy policy priorities and challenges, sharing CEP research insights on pathways to reduce energy bills in ways that support households while also delivering wider economic benefits. Professor Karen Turner then joined Session 5 on energy policy and stakeholder engagement, reflecting on the complex challenge of balancing energy supply and demand, the limited focus on delivery models, and the practical barriers facing vulnerable households and protected groups. She also highlighted how proposals such as zonal electricity discounts near wind farms point to innovation in the sector, while raising important questions around design, targeting, and their real impact on consumer bills. The first day provided a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues across UKERC’s research themes, sparking new ideas, conversations, and opportunities for future collaboration. ⭐️We look forward to continuing these discussions on day two of the Annual Assembly. Christian Calvillo David Drabble Stephen Agyeman, Ph.D Paulina Gonzalez Martinez

📰 NEWS - CEP Director, Professor Karen Turner, appointed chair of new circular economy mission board with Zero Waste Scotland ♻️ Launched yesterday at All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, Karen has been appointed to lead the Circular Energy Infrastructure Mission Board. Professor Turner said, "As an economist and energy policy researcher, I’m looking forward to leading this collaborative initiative and helping to deliver measurable, evidence-based change that supports a more resilient and prosperous future for Scotland." Dr Jane Beasley, Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Delivery Director, said:  “This Mission Board brings together the organisations and expertise needed to make that happen, recognising that it cannot be done by any one organisation alone.” READ MORE 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBaYYWyg READ Zero Waste Scotland's new Roadmap to Circularity 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eCFRV8kM

Many congratulations to Professor Feargal Brennan FREng on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering This is a thoroughly well-deserved recognition of Professor Brennan’s outstanding leadership and international contribution to offshore engineering, offshore wind, marine renewable energy systems, and the wider net-zero transition. As the Principal Investigator of Ocean-REFuel, Professor Brennan has brought together a multidisciplinary UK research community to address one of the most important challenges of our time: converting ocean renewable energy into clean fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia for energy storage, transport, heat and hard-to-decarbonise sectors. It is a privilege to contribute to the Ocean-REFuel project and to work within a consortium shaped by such clear scientific vision, engineering leadership and commitment to delivering real impact. From all members of Ocean REFuel ... Many Congratulations again, Professor Brennan — a fantastic achievement and an inspiring recognition. #RoyalAcademyOfEngineering #FREng #OceanREFuel #OffshoreWind #MarineRenewableEnergy #Hydrogen #Ammonia #NetZero #EnergyTransition #Engineering #Research #Innovation https://lnkd.in/e7gAdpye

📰 NEWS - CEP Director, Professor Karen Turner, appointed chair of new circular economy mission board with Zero Waste Scotland ♻️ Launched yesterday at All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, Karen has been appointed to lead the Circular Energy Infrastructure Mission Board. Professor Turner said, "As an economist and energy policy researcher, I’m looking forward to leading this collaborative initiative and helping to deliver measurable, evidence-based change that supports a more resilient and prosperous future for Scotland." Dr Jane Beasley, Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Delivery Director, said:  “This Mission Board brings together the organisations and expertise needed to make that happen, recognising that it cannot be done by any one organisation alone.” READ MORE 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBaYYWyg READ Zero Waste Scotland's new Roadmap to Circularity 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eCFRV8kM

Ocean REFuel presentations at All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 🌊 Last week CEP Research Associate D. Abdoul Karim ZANHOUO, Ph.D. and Dr Muhammad Usman Amin Siddiqi (University of Bath Research Associate) presented on their parts of the larger Ocean REFuel project. ➡️ Dr Zanhouo highlighted research he's carrying out that looks at the possible jobs that can be saved by transitioning Shetland's oil terminal to Low-Carbon Fuel production. ➡️ Dr Siddiqui focused on his work looking into public perceptions of the energy transition and local community acceptance of energy infrastructure. Presentations were also given by fellow Ocean REFuel colleagues: Dr Daniel Niblett - Newcastle University Dr Mahdi Sharifzadeh - Imperial College London

♻️Zero Waste Scotland 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱♻️ CEP Director, Professor Karen Turner, has been appointed Chair of this new board. At the launch event during All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, Professor Turner said, "𝘈𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥." Dr Jane Beasley, Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Delivery Director, said: “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦.” READ the full story here 👉 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBaYYWyg READ the new Roadmap to Circularity 👉 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eCFRV8kM Ciaran McGuigan Denise Millar MCIPD Kenny Taylor Catherine Bozec, CMktr.