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Energy Storage in Scotland

Scotland’s energy system is undergoing a major transformation in response to pressures to deliver clean, affordable and secure supplies of...

Low carbon energy
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...

Low carbon energy Transforming society
Edinburgh Heat Summit 2016

Heat accounts for over half of Scotland's final energy use, representing significant opportunities and challenges for reducing our greenhous gas...

Low carbon energy
Electrification of heat demand

This project looks at the potential impacts of electrifying a proportion of heat demand, and examines specific technology types against...

Low carbon energy
Life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from unconventional gas extraction in Scotland

Unconventional gas is a growing industry worldwide and there is interest in developing the industry (particularly coal bed methane and...

Low carbon energy
Mapping the community sector

The Aberdeen region is host to a diverse population of community-based initiatives active in the energy, transport, food, and waste...

Resilient places Low carbon energy
Improving energy productivity in Scotland

This review of Scottish Government activities and international practices presents an overview of government initiatives that relate to energy productivity,...

Low carbon energy
Comparative Review of Housing Energy Efficiency Interventions

Reducing the amount of energy used in Scottish homes is an important part of transitioning to a low carbon economy....

What works? Low carbon energy
Assessing the life cycle costs and carbon emissions of wind power

Wind energy is playing an essential role in meeting the Scottish Government's ambitions to generate the equivalent of 100% of...

Low carbon energy
Supporting community investment in commercial energy schemes

Community investment in commercial energy projects has the potential for far-reaching and positive impacts. This research has demonstrated that there...

Low carbon energy Transforming society
Event - Unconventional Gas Extraction in Scotland: An Update for Policymakers, Planners and Regulators

ClimateXChange invited policymakers, planners and regulators to the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation in November to discuss the challenges and...

Low carbon energy
Event: UK energy system in transition - technology, infrastructure and investment

Co-hosted by CXC, the UK Energy Research Centre and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation , this event presented recent...

Low carbon energy