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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 8h

UKERC's Director Robert Gross has commented on the Prime Ministers’ energy and electricity network announcements, made at Labour Party Conference yesterday. Read his comment here👇 ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-d...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 12h

Today's Energy News: UKERC Director Responds to Prime Ministers’ Energy Bill and Electricity Network Announcements💬 Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years📊 Great British Grid to speed up connections and cut bills🔌 Read more here: mailchi.mp/2af3b45c1469...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last Wednesday, UKERC Co-Director Keith Bell spoke to the Environment and Climate Change Committee at an evidence session on Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency. See Keith's full reflections here ⤵️ ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-c...

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UKERC Co-Director Keith Bell Gives Evidence on Renewable Energy Intermittency

On Wednesday 16 September, the Environment and Climate Change Committee hosted an evidence session on Dunkelflaute and...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A new online tool developed by UKERC Researchers at Cardiff University’s School of Engineering provides detailed estimates of electricity demand and flexibility from residential heat pumps across Great Britain. @edrc-uk.bsky.social @neso-energy.bsky.social Read more👇 ukerc.ac.uk/news/new-too...

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New Tool Provides Detailed Estimates of Heat Pump Electricity Demand Across Great Britain

A new online tool developed by UKERC Researchers at Cardiff University’s School of Engineering provides detailed...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UK biodiesel industry attacks rejection of duties on cheaper US imports UK Issues Warning Over Tight Power Supplies for Monday Evening Reindustrialisation must not become the next levelling up, manufacturers warn Read more here:

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today's Energy News: Energy Secretary says net zero discourse is a ‘tragedy’ Scrapping windfall tax early could cost UK £8.6bn by 2030, campaigners warn Waste heat network rollout could cut social and affordable housing energy bills by £142m Read more here: mailchi.mp/a82456289cdf...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In our newsletter: New tool provides detailed estimates of heat pump electricity demand across GB. UKERC's Keith Bell gives evidence on renewable energy intermittency. UKERC featured in Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Plus jobs, events and funding in the sector: mailchi.mp/d582bfeb48d3...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UK must ‘electrify now’, says energy secretary Unlocking energy security: What NI needs to keep renewables investing Heat networks get £78 million transformation boost Read more and subscribe: mailchi.mp/5b6798cac309...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last week, Keith Bell spoke the Environment and Climate Change Committee on Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency. Dunkelflaute is a weather period with little wind and solar generation because of low wind speeds and little sunlight. ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-c...

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UKERC Co-Director Keith Bell Gives Evidence on Renewable Energy Intermittency

On Wednesday 16 September, the Environment and Climate Change Committee hosted an evidence session on Dunkelflaute and...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today's Energy News: The UK needs a battery that can run for 100 hours. It won’t be easy🔋 UK minister Michael Shanks urges public to have 'patience' with GB Energy🇬🇧 UK clean energy expansion outpacing cybersecurity🛜 Read more here: mailchi.mp/89176c292a12...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

UKERC Researcher @cmaciver11.bsky.social appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee to discuss the implications of growing energy demand from data centres in Scotland. Read more, including BBC's coverage of the consultation. ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-r...

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UKERC Researcher Gives Evidence on Energy Use of Data Centres in Scotland

UKERC Researcher Dr Callum MacIver appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee on...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today's Energy News: A better balanced electricity system could save £36 billion by 2050📊 UK risks losing North Sea workforce before green jobs arrive, taskforce warns👷‍♀️ UK discuss energy partnership with Azerbaijan🤝 Read more here: mailchi.mp/677f3ef444e6...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A new study asks an uncomfortable question - what happens when the initial decision making in local projects takes place without community input? Read this blog focusing on Rugeley's development as a smart town. ukerc.ac.uk/news/from-co...

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From Coal Town to Smart Town: Place, Power and the Politics of Energy Decentralisation

A new study published in Energy Research & Social Science asks an uncomfortable question — what happens when the...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today's Energy News: ‘Energy rebalancing spurs new system pressures’ Burnham says UK must “believe in itself” to hit net zero Nearly 30,000 call for moratorium on data centres Read more here: mailchi.mp/5eaf649cbb98...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One week until the applications for our Inclusive Writing Retreat close! 📍Cardiff 📅17-18 November The retreat is open to all UK-based, energy-focused Early Career Researchers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG5E... Find out more and apply here: ukerc.ac.uk/events/ukerc...

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Reflections on the 2025 UKERC Inclusive Writing Retreat

YouTube video by UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today's Energy News: British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it - PM Nordex urges grid action on UK wind Scotland gets £1.8m from £30m community energy fund Read more: mailchi.mp/b59245b56620...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In this week's newsletter: UKERC Gives Evidence on Energy Use of Data Centres in Scotland Blog: Regional Energy Planning is Back, for the First Time Since Privatisation. Heat Will Decide if it Works UKERC featured in the BBC, Carbon Brief and more Read it all here: mailchi.mp/c7f18bed72df...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's Energy News: 2026 ‘record year’ for UK rooftop solar installations, as Iran war hikes energy prices Energy firm unveils new slimline pylons designed 'with Welsh landscape in mind' after backlash Public support for UK energy transition is weakening Read more: mailchi.mp/f598dd502afd...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Check out our latest project: Community Co-creation for Transparent Electricity System Modelling of Energy Storage. As we electrify, long-duration energy storage could play an important role in balancing supply and demand. But how we model it matters. Find out more👇 ukerc.ac.uk/project/comm...

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Community Co-creation for Transparent Electricity System Modelling of Energy Storage

As Great Britain’s electricity system becomes highly renewable and increasingly electrified, it will need far...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UKERC on BBC Scotland📺 Building more data centres could push up electricity prices, Holyrood committee warned🖥️ Lords launch inquiry into risks of renewable intermittency💭 Read more here: mailchi.mp/785cb116098f...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UK and US join forces to accelerate commercial fusion energy🤝 UK’s 2040 energy goals will require £500bn investment💷 Liquified natural gas trade is held back by supply and infrastructure constraints🚢 Read more here: mailchi.mp/77f5656ab903...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What a fantastic day at the Energy Hackathon hosted with Energyz Black! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 40+ participants 👩‍🏫 8 universities 🙌 1 united goal Key findings are set to be published in an upcoming report - watch this space. SuperAIRE Network | Supergen Energy Networks Hub | Energy Demand Research Centre

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UK and US strike huge fusion deal⚛️ Mapped: the £150bn megaproject that aims to protect Britain from energy shocks⚡️ Standardising turbines could cut North Sea wind costs by 27%🌬️ Read more here: mailchi.mp/8b319ed18d95...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today's Energy News: UKERC identifies 10 Long-Duration energy storage technologies🔋 Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog🔌 UK businesses push Healey to shift energy levies to ease costs - report🏭 Read more: mailchi.mp/1543adad998b...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In our newsletter: Blog on Regional Energy Strategic Plans' role in decarbonising heat. The RD20 Conference is being held in Africa for the first time. New project: Community Co-creation for Transparent Electricity System Modelling of Energy Storage: mailchi.mp/b160013e95a1...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today's Energy News: Minister says AI will be ‘fundamental part’ of UK’s future energy grid New energy system could cut bills for millions living in flats UK rejoining EU electricity market 'absolutely essential' for lower bills Read more: mailchi.mp/a53af981befd...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Regional energy planning is back, for the first time since privatisation. Heat will decide if it works. Our blog analyses the challenges and opportunities presented by the RESPs and outlines future UKERC work on the role and effectiveness of RESPs. ukerc.ac.uk/news/regiona...

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Regional Energy Planning is Back, for the First Time Since Privatisation. Heat Will Decide if it Works.

If you've never heard of a RESP, you're not alone. But if you care about how Britain decarbonises heat, you should...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today's Energy News: Standardise turbines to cut offshore wind power costs by 25% Minister McCluskey speech on AI for clean energy vision £1 million boost for UK offshore wind supply chain innovators Read more: mailchi.mp/01351b91e7d2...

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Heat is half of global energy use yet barely mentioned. Soon Britain gets eleven Regional Energy Strategic Plans, covering electricity, gas and hydrogen as one system. Biggest shift in energy governance since privatisation. Our @ukerc.bsky.social project studies it: ukerc.ac.uk/news/regiona...

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Regional Energy Planning is Back, for the First Time Since Privatisation. Heat Will Decide if it Works.

If you've never heard of a RESP, you're not alone. But if you care about how Britain decarbonises heat, you should...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us and @Grantham_IC at the launch event for 'From Risk to Resilience: Advancing visibility and performance across the electricity network'. 📍 Imperial College London 🗓️ 15 September, 15:30–17:30 Sign up here ⤵️ luma.com/jjnwfssz

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Launch event: From Risk to Resilience: Advancing visibility and performance across the electricity network · Luma

Join us for the launch of our new report – From Risk to Resilience: Advancing visibility and performance across the electricity network. Written/led by…

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's Energy Headlines: Europe’s first steam turbine components set to power the UK’s first SMRs⚛️ Solar PV installations soar more than 400% in six years☀️ Public asked to have their say on proposed new renewable energy company🗣️ Read more: mailchi.mp/3916d6d42192...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today's Energy News: Welsh government launches plan for state energy firm No quick fixes for an energy market juggling competing priorities Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say Read more here: mailchi.mp/2d3a8b4a85c9...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There's still time to apply for our Inclusive Writing Retreat! Taking place in Cardiff from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 18 November 2026, the retreat is open to all UK-based, energy-focused Early Career Researchers. Find out more and apply below. ukerc.ac.uk/events/ukerc...

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UKERC Inclusive Writing Retreat 2026: Applications Now Open

UKERC is delighted to open applications for the 2026 Inclusive Writing Retreat, taking place in Cardiff from Tuesday...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In this week's newsletter: Explore the new Energy Data Centre website Listen to Jess Britton on the Energy Conversations podcast UKERC features in Carbon Brief, Wired-GOV, Energy News Pro and more. Plus a host of events, jobs and funding in the sector. Find out more: mailchi.mp/ac9aea9669c9...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Britain cannot afford a postcode lottery on energy resilience, writes Aidan Rhodes. As Britain electrifies, resilience becomes an increasingly pressing issue. Read this @lcefuk.bsky.social blog on the planning required to make energy resilience equitable. lcef.co.uk/blog/energy-...

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Britain cannot afford a postcode lottery in energy resilience | Blog | Labour Climate and Environment Forum

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today's Energy News: Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October📈 Fuel poverty investment delivers £228m in social benefits🏘️ Heatwaves intensify data centre crisis🥵 Read more here: mailchi.mp/641de54fd124...

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Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) @strathcep.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📢 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 OUT NOW - 📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻📈 Electricity is no longer just about pylons and wind turbines. Ft. Chris Wood (Elexon) & Dr Jess Britton (@ukerc.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social) 🔗⚡Link to all streaming platforms👇 www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The new Energy Data Centre website is now live! Based at STFC, the Centre has 8,885 projects, 364 data sets and 1,846 publications in its catalogue available to users worldwide. Check out the revitalised website: ukedc.ac.uk

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Peter Holt @peterholt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New website launch! Come take a look at the new home of the Energy Data Centre. Your place to find help, guidance and support in the world of energy research ukedc.ac.uk #energy #research #energyresearch #data #UK @ukerc.bsky.social @ukercengage.bsky.social Tell all your friends 😏

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UKEDC: Home

Explore the UKERC Energy Data Centre for energy research datasets, projects, publications, visualisations, data management guidance, news and support for the UK research community.

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today's Energy News: New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’ Battery storage system to supply 35,000 homes daily Read more here: mailchi.mp/2e8abc368e28...

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Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) @strathcep.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📢 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙒𝙀𝘿𝙉𝙀𝙎𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📊 📈 ❕𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲👇 www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... Featuring Chris Wood (Elexon) and Dr @jessbritton.bsky.social (@ukerc.bsky.social & Uni of Edinburgh)

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In our newsletter: New Government Funding Launched to Store Clean Energy Blog by Aidan Rhodes: Britain cannot afford a postcode lottery in energy resilience Our hackathon with Energyz Black needs ECRs for September 11 Read more and subscribe: mailchi.mp/33fd46c1f038...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today's Energy News: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it? Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds ULEZ linked to healthier lungs in children Read more here: mailchi.mp/f230497259ed...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How can we strengthen the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in critical minerals politics? This new article proposes a perspective of 'geos-politics' - the politics of minerals, nature & the geosphere that merge Western & Indigenous perspectives on critical minerals. ukerc.ac.uk/publications...

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A Critical Geopolitics Analysis of “Critical Minerals” Discourses from Formal Geopolitics, Indigenous and Civil Society Actors

Steps for strengthening recognition of Indigenous perspectives in critical minerals production are discussed in this...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today's Energy News: The Battle Over North Sea Oil Is Heating Up Under Britain’s New PM🛢️ Report: Green hydrogen projects struggling to move beyond drawing board in UK and Europe♻️ Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double🏘️ Read more here: mailchi.mp/7407d6e62895...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Today's Energy News: How to fix the Energy Skills Passport Green hydrogen projects struggling to move beyond drawing board in UK and Europe Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? Read more here: mailchi.mp/c8b5f3ee268b...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In this week's newsletter: Listen to Patricia Thornley on the Talking Energy Podcast 🔊 Read about our new projects on gas price formation and UK gas reserves New publication from Natalie Ralph analysing discourse around critical minerals Read more: mailchi.mp/1ed91109c5d4...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Listen to the latest episode of the Talking Energy Podcast! In this episode, we welcome the Chief Scientific Advisor for the @transportgovuk.bsky.social, and Professor at @astonuniversity.bsky.social, Patricia Thornley to the podcast. Listen here: ukerc.ac.uk/multimedia/t...

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Talking Energy – The UKERC Podcast: The Future of Transport with Patricia Thornley

In our latest episode, we welcome the Chief Scientific Advisor for the Department for Transport and Professor at Aston...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today's Energy News: Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed🏘️ High electricity prices could slow UK industry’s move away from fossil fuels – study warns🏭 Government to invest £130 million into EV tech🚗 Read more: mailchi.mp/891815bd2e28...

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