Durham Energy Institute

Durham Energy Institute is delivering understanding, leadership and solutions for a secure low carbon future.

Welcome to the Durham Energy Institute

Decarbonising energy is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. The Durham Energy Institute is accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research.

The DEI is the leading centre for energy research, bringing together experts from various disciplines to tackle some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time. Our research expertise focuses on sustainable, ethical, and appropriate solutions for a clean and just energy transition. We integrate diverse disciplines and sectors to provide new perspectives on energy challenges, offering insights into the complexities of transitioning to low-carbon living and its ethical management.

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This UKERC report proposes a long-term strategic approach to decarbonisation focussed on manufacturing and industrial transformation.

This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. These industrial aspects of energy transition differ from conventional concerns of energy policy with deploying energy technologies and infrastructures for emissions reduction.
Making a Net Zero Society - Follow the Social Science

Report by an independent task force of experts considered the role of social science in UK net zero policy. It identifies several principles of societal transition and presents recommendations to government about how social science can play a critical role in net zero policy.

This UKERC report proposes a long-term strategic approach to decarbonisation focussed on manufacturing and industrial transformation.

This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. These industrial aspects of energy transition differ from conventional concerns of energy policy with deploying energy technologies and infrastructures for emissions reduction.

Image of front cover for UKERC Industrial Strategy - September 2024

Making a Net Zero Society - Follow the Social Science

Report by an independent task force of experts considered the role of social science in UK net zero policy. It identifies several principles of societal transition and presents recommendations to government about how social science can play a critical role in net zero policy.

Front cover for Making a Net Zero Society report

Energy Institute News

Fuelling Futures: Realising Mine Water Geothermal Energy

On 17 and 18 September 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) held a conference focussed on the multi-disciplinary research on mine water geothermal energy taking place at Durham University.

Research news
Durham Energy Institute celebrates 15 years of innovation and collaboration

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted its annual Energy Day this November focusing on the future of home energy solutions.

Durham news
DEI Professor in Practice Andrew Crossland takes part in BBC Radio 4 Rethink… Energy.

Durham Energy Institute is delighted that our Professor in Practice Andrew Crossland joined the panel for BBC Radio 4 Rethink… Energy on 31st October 2024. The podcast looked at the future energy landscape and what is needed to keep the lights on, charge our many devices and power our electric vehicles in the future.

Durham news

Fuelling Futures: Realising Mine Water Geothermal Energy

On 17 and 18 September 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) held a conference focussed on the multi-disciplinary research on mine water geothermal energy taking place at Durham University.

Research news