Research & Consultancy
Our research supports better local and national energy policies and more effective action to cut carbon emissions and reduce fuel poverty.
Our data analysts and software developers build analytical tools and models that provide insights into how we can change the energy system.
These support policymakers, local authorities, the energy industry and communities to make better decisions.
We understand the energy system. Because we work directly with people who are experiencing cold homes, we understand their day-to-day reality. This drives our policy and influencing work.
We’re an Independent Research Organisation recognised by UK Research and Innovation; a status only awarded to organisations with a strong ability to deliver research for the UK.
Heat decarbonisation
Smart & fair energy transition
THERMOS
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Project
Energy Masterplan in London
Building an evidence base for planners to deliver low carbon energy in the South West of the capital.
Insulation & heating Planning Renewables Building performance -
Project
Evaluation of BGET programmes
Research into the impact of three programmes funded by British Gas Energy Trust (BGET).
Fuel poverty -
Project
HOMEflex qualitative research
Our research into energy consumers’ needs and concerns about protection in flexibility markets.
Energy justice -
Project
Act!onHeat
Accelerating strategic heating and cooling planning throughout Europe
Insulation & heating Planning Renewables Building performance
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Resource
Smart & fair
Includes: Phase 1 Report; Offer Profiling Tool; Guidelines for smart energy practitioners and commissioners (first draft).
Policy Energy justice -
Resource
Mapping Energy Performance Certificate data
An investigation (2016) into the options for mapping energy efficiency statistics at small area level.
Building performance -
Resource
HOMEflex Qualitative Research Report
A study of domestic energy consumers’ needs and concerns about assurance and protection in flexibility markets.
Policy -
Resource
Qualitative research with consumers and operators of heat networks
A report for BEIS (2018) into the experiences of heat network consumers and operators.
Insulation & heating Planning
