Policy analysis

Policy analysis Planning

From testing energy policy proposals for their distributional impact to advising regulators on low carbon network incentives, we seek to improve the policies and practices which shape the energy system and the energy-related choices and opportunities available to us all.

The smart energy vision includes enhancing the financial value of renewable heat and power generated in the city – particularly from variable sources like wind, solar and tidal.

Bristol Smart Energy City Collaboration

Policy analysis

Local authorities can use the Housing Assessment Model to find out which neighbourhoods stand to gain most from Green Deal and ECO

The Housing Assessment Model

Policy analysis

The heat map in split-screen mode, showing total heat demand in Hereford. The circled 'hotspot' in the left-hand map is a public swimming pool

National Heat Map

Policy analysis

The Expert Support Network is available through the Planning Renewables website and provides advice, guiance and support to local planning officers

Expert Support Network for planners

Policy analysis

CSE's report recommends various ways that local authorities can act to tackle the threat of climate change

'Easy Wins', 'Big Strides' and 'Lasting Impacts'

Policy analysis

Town halls can use the Matrix – which is available to download for free from the right hand column – to better understand their influence on carbon emissions

Local Carbon Management Matrix

Policy analysis

A significant number of Cornwall's hard-to-treat homes are these 'Cornish Units' which date from the 1940s and 1950s and suffer from poor insulation*

Cornwall Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Action Plan

Policy analysis

Getting his hands on the biomass

Biomass Feasibility Study for Bristol City Council

Policy analysis

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