Below are some of our recently updated projects.
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- with the policy challange: Transforming society
Disruption and Continuity in the UK Energy Transition: What do the experts think?
The way we generate, distribute and consume energy is changing, and many observers anticipate accelerated changes ahead. This project presents the results of a UKERC/CXC survey of UK energy experts and stakeholders.
Evaluating the HES Homecare pilot
An evaluation of the HES Homecare pilot, tested the Energycarer approach to tackling rural fuel poverty in two rural areas.
Energy efficiency policy analysis with TIMES
Using scenarios to analyse different approaches for energy efficiency within TIMES, the whole energy system modelling framework used by the Scottish Government to inform energy and climate change policy decisions.
Measuring the resilience of Scottish businesses
Developing methods and baselines for climate change risks and opportunities for Scotland's businesses
Supporting the Energy Efficient Scotland Programme
Evaluations of the Energy Efficient Scotland Programme's three pilot phases to learn lessons for further roll out of the programme and to make recommendations for future energy policy.
A ‘green and fair’ tax system in Scotland: Distributional impacts on rural poverty of a carbon tax in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament agreed ambitious targets for reducing Scotland’s greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions in 2009. Setting a price on carbon...
Report on Health Impacts of Wind Turbines
The potential health impact on people living near wind turbines is a contested issue. This report analyses UK and international...
Technologies to support Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme
Innovation will be a key part of reducing heat demand through the delivery of Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP). ClimateXChange...
Impact of wind farms on property prices
The issue of the potential impact of wind farm developments on house prices has been raised in relation to wind...
Local energy systems in the UK: Taking stock and looking forward
Decentralisation of the energy system appears to hold the promise of a more just energy system – a low carbon...
The Smart Accelerator: A Qualitative Process Evaluation
The Smart Accelerator was designed to help Smart city, community and sustainable island projects in Scotland to transition from initial...
Understanding the economic impact of local energy
The Scottish Government’s Local Energy Challenge Fund (LECF) aims to demonstrate the potential economic and social benefits of establishing local...
