DEI Research and Policy Insights
Insights and briefings emerging from Durham Energy Institute research.
Research and Policy briefings
Ammonia as a Sustainable Marine Fuel Policy Brief
This policy brief, co-authored by DEI's Claire Copeland and Laura Norris (Cardiff University), gives challenges & recommendations on using ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel
UKERC Industrial Strategy and the Low Carbon Supply Chain Challenge
This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. Co-authored by DEI Fellow, Gavin Bridge
Report on Making a Net Zero Society - Follow the Social Science
This report makes recommendations to government on how social science can play a critical role in net zero policy
Report on North East Regional Decarbonisation: People, Place and Planning
This new policy briefing explores the possibilities for regional decarbonisation energy planning in the North East of England
Decarbonising Heating policy briefing
A policy briefing explaining the challenges of decarbonising heating and some insights developed through Durham Energy Institute (DEI) research.
Tools for Local Government Net-Zero Decision Making
Investigating how local authorities currently access energy information, and the models or decision-support needed for localised energy planning.
UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2021
This UK Energy Research Centre publication, co-authored by DEI Fellow Prof Gavin Bridge, reviews the key energy policies of 2021.
Just Transition: Pathways to Socially Inclusive Decarbonisation.
A COP26 Universities briefing co-authored by DEI Director Prof Simone Abram exploring how to ensure climate action is socially inclusive.
Geothermal Energy briefing: Realising the UKs Geothermal potential
A DEI briefing outlining how the UK could benefit from geothermal energy and heat from water in flooded abandoned mines
Temporary Workers in Energy Construction Projects: Exploring Causes and Effects
Why are temporary workers to prevalent in construction projects in the energy sector and what are the implications?