Research

Research

We research and analyse aspects of sustainable energy to understand better the challenges we face and the quality of solutions being proposed. Through evaluation activity, we get to know what does and doesn’t work and use this knowledge to inform our practice and that of others. By applying our knowledge of data and software development skills we create analytical tools which enable new insight and understanding.

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The farmhouse showing some of the buildings in the background. The slate-tiled front of the house is testament to the location's ample wind resource - which is why we recommended a wind turbine for a site to the north of the farm
Little Dartmouth Farm: a feasibility study
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The 500kW boiler at Lanoyce Nurseries in Saltash burns 'slabwood' bought from four local sawmills. It has cut heating costs by over £45,000 annually
Bioheat
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Worthing on the West Sussex coast was one of the areas involved in the study
West Sussex sustainable energy study
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Map showing the council’s electricity use in buildings such as schools, administration offices and libraries
Bristol city-wide sustainable energy study
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Part of the London Borough of Islington at night
Helping Islington meet carbon-cutting targets
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Downtown Plymouth looking towards the civic centre. The heavy bombing of the city and its subsequent rapid redevelopment has left the city's planners with a challenging legacy*
A sustainable energy study for Plymouth City Centre and Derriford
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The parts of London coloured red have the greatest heat demand
Building a heat map for London
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Improving the energy efficiency of old housing is essential if we are to meet regional carbon-reduction targets
Retrofitting the existing housing stock in the South East
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Over a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions come from our homes, and we cannot meet our climate change targets without addressing domestic energy use
How Low?
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Support for Flourish Homes
Support for Flourish Homes
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The county of Somerset, as seen by the Fuel Poverty Indicator
Fuel Poverty Indicator
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Initiatives and ideas which eminate directly from the community help embed behaviour change
Best practice review of community action on Climate Change
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The Owl is one of the 'smart meters' currently on the market
Evaluating national trials of smart meters and associated interventions
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These homes have been insulated, but pockets of fuel poverty remain
How Much?
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The website was a prime resource for planners faced with renewable energy developments
www.planningrenewables.org
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MIscanthus can grow up to 3.5m
Devon Wildlife Trust Miscanthus Statement
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