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Centre for Energy Policy (CEP)
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Established in 2015, CEP works towards a prosperous and equitable transition to net zero.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/
University of Strathclyde
Department of Government & Public Policy
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POLICY BRIEF - What is the most equitable way of paying for net zero ❓ 🪙

Our research found that recovering costs through taxation helps limit further electricity price pressures and mitigates wider negative effects across the economy

📙 READ here 👉 🔗 strathprints.strath.ac.uk/94709/
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Is net zero still achievable for Scotland by 2045❓

Our November event at The Scottish Parliament posed this question to a panel of energy experts

➡️Read our panellists' reactions here: www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

➡️Read CEP's policy brief here: strathprints.strath.ac.uk/94486/
January 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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NESO has released its 2025 Future Energy Scenarios report. It shows that Britain can't afford NOT to pursue net zero ⚡

Read our full statement and reaction on the NESO paper👇https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/newsblogs/2025/cepreactiontonesofesreport-news/🔗 📗
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The latest CEP newsletter is here! Read at the link below 🔎 👇
📰CEP statement on Grangemouth investment news
📗CEP reacts to new @neso-energy.bsky.social report
💷Finding a more equitable and economical way of paying for net zero
⏳Our event at Scottish Parliament
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cep-ne...
CEP Newsletter - December 2025
📰CEP statement on Grangemouth investment news 📗CEP reacts to NESO Future Energy Scenario report 💷Finding a more equitable and economical way of paying for net zero 🤝Recent policy impact from CEP resea...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The last CEP newsletter of 2025 is here! ❄️

We will see you all in the new year. Until then, read up on the latest news, publications and events:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cep-ne...
CEP Newsletter - December 2025
📰CEP statement on Grangemouth investment news 📗CEP reacts to NESO Future Energy Scenario report 💷Finding a more equitable and economical way of paying for net zero 🤝Recent policy impact from CEP resea...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Check out this exciting PhD vacancy with our colleagues in SISC - full details in their post below! ⬇️
We are delighted to be hiring our next PhD student:

*Exploring the multi-level governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs) to accelerate regional sustainability transitions*

You can apply at the below link:

www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

#climatesky #greensky #academicsky #energysky
Exploring the multi-level governance of Community Benefit Funds | University of Strathclyde
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December 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
📰 ❕ £120m gov investment into Ineos Grangemouth announced. What does this mean for the net zero transition and UK industry jobs? #ineos #grangemouth #netzero

📢 CEP Director Professor Karen Turner comments - Read the full statement here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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December 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
NESO has released its 2025 Future Energy Scenarios report. It shows that Britain can't afford NOT to pursue net zero ⚡

Read our full statement and reaction on the NESO paper👇https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/newsblogs/2025/cepreactiontonesofesreport-news/🔗 📗
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Heard our #JustTransition podcast yet?
Hannah Corbett (@consumerscotland.bsky.social) & Kirsten Jenkins (Uni of Edinburgh) discuss action needed for a fair and equitable net zero transition.

👇🎧https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/ourpublications/energyconversationspodcast/ 👈
December 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
📢 CEP releases statement on new NESO findings on the cost of net zero
Read more here👇 🔗
www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... 📗

NESO's analysis is important - it shows that Britain can't afford NOT to pursue net zero: www.neso.energy/publications...
December 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Listen again to CEP Director Professor Turner on BBC Radio Scot!
📻👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (at 40 mins)

Karen discussed Scottish #nuclear:
⚡It can play an important role when renewables are unreliable
⚡Scotland will probably become importer of nuclear energy from other parts of the UK
Lunchtime Live - 12/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tune into BBC Radio Scot at 12:00-12:30 [time updated] today to hear CEP Director Prof Karen Turner! Listen here📻 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Karen will discuss Scotland’s energy mix & #nuclear power, as Torness - Scotland’s last remaining nuclear power station - is set to shut down 2030 🏭 ⚡
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Tune in at 7.40am this Friday morn to hear CEP Director Professor Karen Turner on BBC Radio Scotland! Listen here📻 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Karen will discuss Scotland’s energy mix & #nuclear power, as Torness - Scotland’s last remaining nuclear power station - is set to shut down 2030 🏭 ⚡
Radio Scotland - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds
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December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
POLICY BRIEF - What is the most equitable way of paying for net zero ❓ 🪙

Our research found that recovering costs through taxation helps limit further electricity price pressures and mitigates wider negative effects across the economy

📙 READ here 👉 🔗 strathprints.strath.ac.uk/94709/
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
BLOG - The dangers of decarbonising by deindustrialisation 🏭 🚫

"This is not an argument against climate action. It is an argument for climate action that is globally effective and just."

READ here👇 www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

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December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🎙️Have you listened to our latest podcast episode on critical minerals?👇⚡🔗 www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... ⚡🔗

The UK Gov recently published the 2035 strategy for critical minerals, setting out the UK's ambition to meet the huge demand: www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
📢📗CEP cited extensively in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk new report on Workforce Planning for Clean Energy: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Report also references oral evidence from our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Calvillo, and the consultation response from @edrc-uk.bsky.social
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December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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📢 There is still time to apply for our Flexible fund until 12 December 2025! All our Flexible Fund will pause for applications after 12 December for the winter break. Submissions will reopen on Monday 2 February 2026 for all funds.

👉Apply now: www.edrc.ac.uk/edrc-flexibl...
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
⚡Ofgem has approved £28bn of investment in the UK’s energy networks. Our independent research for SP Energy Networks fed into their business plan, which has informed Ofgem's strategy.

➕ Read our work that influenced SPEN's business plan 📗👉 strathprints.strath.ac.uk/91528/
We’re upgrading Britain’s grid to be stronger, cleaner and more secure.

This investment:

🟠Keeps bills fair
🟠Supports jobs
🟠Protects against price shocks

Doing nothing would mean higher bills or disruption later.

More: https://ow.ly/b0o550XBIOp
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There were some encouraging aspects of #BUDGET2025, but there are some energy equity concerns arising

📢 Read this response from Energy Demand Research Centre @edrc-uk.bsky.social leads, including CEP Director, Professor Karen Turner 👇 💷

www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/ed...
EDRC response to the Budget: Welcome news on lower energy bills and fairer transport measures but more needed on energy demand measures - Energy Demand Research Centre
www.edrc.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
📢 Read this hashtag #BUDGET2025 response from EDRC leads, including CEP Director, Professor Karen Turner 👇 💷
📢 The Budget brings welcome steps on lowering energy bills, freezing rail fares & extending mileage-based EV charges, but big gaps remain. What replaces ECO? When will the Warm Homes Plan land? And why miss the chance to back energy demand reduction measures?👇

www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/ed...
EDRC response to the Budget: Welcome news on lower energy bills and fairer transport measures but more needed on energy demand measures - Energy Demand Research Centre
www.edrc.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#BUDGET2025 - Today is Budget day, but also National Fuel Poverty Awareness Day🗓️💷

Our PhD student Megan Scherrer writes about her work with @edrc-uk.bsky.social and @energy-action-scot.bsky.social

📢Read the full blog here👇🔗
www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

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November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A pleasure to welcome colleagues from Leibniz University Hannover through the @royalsoced.bsky.social RSE Scotland–Lower Saxony Research and Innovation Scheme. We’ve discussed a potential Scotland–Germany collaboration on hydrogen and CO₂ trade, including the policy landscape and technologies.
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#BUDGET2025 - Action Plan for Tackling Fuel Poverty 💡 💷

Read the key policy recommendations from CEP and Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) below 👇 📢
📢Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget and on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, EDRC highlights the trade-off: short-term bill support vs long-lasting energy efficiency.
Policymakers must invest for long-term resilience and remove barriers for vulnerable households.
Read more: www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/ev...
Evidence-based solutions for fuel poverty: EDRC research recommendations for the Budget - Energy Demand Research Centre
www.edrc.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM