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The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) carries out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy systems. Funded by UKRI.
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In 2025, the Government introduced a range of policies to advance its Mission to make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

In the Review of Energy Policy, we assess the latest developments in our sector.

Read the Review in full: ukerc.ac.uk/publication/...
Today's Energy News:

UK backs biggest English onshore windfarm in a decade among 190 green energy projects

Industry welcomes AR7a UK investment boost

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Read more here: mailchi.mp/50810ab01e5c...
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Listen to the latest Energy Conversations podcast, featuring UKERC Researcher Christian Calvillo and Uswitch's Richard Neudegg.

Watch the full episode⤵️
youtube.com/watch?v=BUjRJaILYlY&feature=youtu.be
Energy Conversations Podcast - Making energy markets work for all
YouTube video by Centre for Energy Policy
youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Today's Energy News:

Here’s where Labour can find its £300 bill savings💷

Electricity fees 'too high' in UK steel production🏭

Step forward in circularity for the wind energy sector♻️

Read more: mailchi.mp/3e3e33f07ef8...
February 9, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Can we find a way to fund net zero that is more equitable and less costly to the economy than placing the burden on electricity bills?

Read the latest policy brief from which answers this question.
ukerc.ac.uk/publications...
Paying For Net Zero: Can We Find A Way That Is More Equitable And Less Costly To The Economy Than Placing The Burden On Electricity Bills?
This policy brief suggests a consumption tax approach is likely to be less regressive and less damaging to the economy...
ukerc.ac.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Today's Energy News:

Wholesale gas costs blamed for rises in household energy bills

'The transition will lead to savings overall': CCC underscores affordability of net zero goals

EU to Soften Emissions Curbs on Companies in Flagship Market

Read more here: mailchi.mp/6e5a6237325c...
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
In this week's newsletter:

UKERC's response to the Warm Homes Plan

Read the Review of Energy Policy 2025

A new policy brief on paying for net zero.

Listen to the CEP @unistrathclyde.bsky.social's latest podcast: us7.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/sh...
February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The Warm Homes Plan has been welcomed as a significant step forward in ambition and resourcing for home decarbonisation, fuel poverty alleviation and managing overheating risk.

The challenge is to ensure the plan works in practice: ukerc.ac.uk/news/reflect...
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Today's Energy News:

Expensive gas still biggest driver of high UK electricity bills💷

UK sets new monthly wind generation record🌬️

Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy⚛️

Read more here: mailchi.mp/d1cfea44ede3...
February 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Join our EERA in the UK day on February 17 📆

Co-hosted by @ukri.org, UKERC and EERA - The European Energy Research Alliance, the day will strengthen UK–EERA collaboration and shape the future of energy research in Europe.

Find out more and register: ukerc.ac.uk/events/eera-...
February 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Today's Energy News:

US judge allows last of five offshore wind projects halted by Trump to proceed👩‍⚖️

UK & EU sign historic pact to drive clean energy future🤝

Green finance partnership to unlock home upgrades under Warm Homes Plan🏡

Read more: mailchi.mp/141a5c2c863d...
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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🚨🎙️New podcast episode out now!

Expert guest Uswitch Director of Regulation, Richard Neudegg, discusses how the UK energy market is rapidly evolving ⚡️

🔗 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2N0c...

🔗 YouTube
youtu.be/BUjRJaILYlY

@ukerc.bsky.social @edrc-uk.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Listen to @janrosenow.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk talking about the drivers of high energy prices.

In the clip, Jan references UKERC's new Review of Energy Policy, which shows gas wholesale prices are the main driver of high energy prices.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwF...
LBC Radio interview on high energy prices in the UK
YouTube video by Jan Rosenow
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February 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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📈 UK households have seen electricity bills rise £169 since 2021 – 2/3 of that due to volatile wholesale gas prices, says new @ukerc.bsky.social analysis.

More renewables & fixed-price contracts could cut reliance on gas and stabilise bills. #EnergyPolicy #UKEnergy⚡
Wholesale gas costs blamed for rises in household energy bills
Energy prices have eased since the height of the energy crisis in 2022-23 but pressure is still on the Government to tackle high bills
www.independent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Today's Energy News:

Government extends Warm Home Discount for five years to 2030

EU wants millions from UK to rejoin electricity market

Scotland must learn lessons from deindustrialisation to protect energy jobs

Read it all: mailchi.mp/bca24ceaa907...
February 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Reposted by UK Energy Research Centre
66% of recent increases in UK energy bills has come from wholesale gas prices, say @ukerc.bsky.social - 17% from grid charges, 13% from extra policy costs

Despite gas accounting for 1/3 of generation, its price drives cost of electricity up to 90% of the time

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Wholesale gas costs blamed for rises in household energy bills
Energy prices have eased since the height of the energy crisis in 2022-23 but pressure is still on the Government to tackle high bills
www.independent.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Reposted by UK Energy Research Centre
NEW ANALYSIS: UK household electricity bills have risen over the last 5 years.

BUT: Despite frequent claims that net zero is to blame: 2/3 of the increase is because of high gas prices shows new @ukerc.bsky.social report.

Arguably without renewable energy the UK would see even higher bills today.
January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by UK Energy Research Centre
Our colleague Gavin Bridge has contributed to the UKERC Annual Review of Energy Policy, co-writing the section on ‘Securing Materials for Clean Power: strategy, geopolitics and implementation’ – based on the critical minerals research that he is currently leading.
In 2025, the Government introduced a range of policies to advance its Mission to make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

In the Review of Energy Policy, we assess the latest developments in our sector.

Read the Review in full: ukerc.ac.uk/publication/...
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
In 2025, the Government introduced a range of policies to advance its Mission to make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

In the Review of Energy Policy, we assess the latest developments in our sector.

Read the Review in full: ukerc.ac.uk/publication/...
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In this week's newsletter:

Apply to our Whole Systems Networking Fund.

Robert Gross and @cmaciver11.bsky.social talk to Carbon Brief.

Read our latest blog on consumer flexibility.

Plus jobs, funding and events.
mailchi.mp/b89c836f60bc...
UKERC Newsletter
A record-breaking amount of new offshore wind capacity has been secured at the UK’s latest auction for renewable energy projects. UKERC's Rob Gross and Callum MacIver are quoted.
mailchi.mp
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Today's Energy News:

Expansion of UK’s offshore wind farm capacity is a powerful force for good

Championing sustainability ‘could help UK outpace rivals in global AI race’

MPs ask Serious Fraud Office to investigate UK home insulation sector

Read more: mailchi.mp/e339ebc1859a...
January 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
"While many forecasters are reasserting the importance of oil and gas, petrostates should be under no illusion things are changing, and faster than they might think."

UKERC's Michael Bradshaw has written for Petroleum Economist about China's energy future.
pemedianetwork.com/petroleum-ec...
Outlook 2026: China’s ‘electrostate’ vision
While many forecasters are reasserting the importance of oil and gas, petrostates should be under no illusion things are changing, and faster than they might think
pemedianetwork.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Today's Energy News:

Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows🏭

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills☀️

Renewables cover 11% of the energy used for transport🚋

Read more here: mailchi.mp/a9091f4ea6d3...
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Did you miss our training session on Grant Writing?

Then you can watch it in full on our website.

Featuring Caroline Kuzemko, Mehreen Saleem Gul, Jessica Bays, and Oluwatobi Folasade Balogun.
ukerc.ac.uk/multimedia/u...
UKERC Grant Writing Training Session
Targeted at Early Career Researchers (ECRs), the hour long session included helpful hints and tips to improve the...
ukerc.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Today's Energy Headlines:

UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time📰

Heat pump sector gets one voice🏠

Inside the UK’s much-delayed plan to slash energy bills📉

Read more here: mailchi.mp/c922ab28cf7e...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Today's Energy Headlines:

UK walks the offshore wind price tightrope💷

Transition sparks global jobs boom🧑‍🏭

The Sizewell C grants worth thousands to homeowners⚛️

Read them all and subscribe: mailchi.mp/c79b2de7f375...
January 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM