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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Heat demand in the UK accounts for around 44% of final energy consumption and is currently predominantly obtained by burning natural gas and oil, representing about 90% of the fuel share, while renewable energy sources s...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Edinburgh
The project focuses on decarbonisation of heating and cooling, which is relevant to the question about energy efficiency and heat policies in a dynamic energy system.
District Heating provides a critical capability for the UK to increase the capital, operational and carbon efficiency of domestic heating systems, deliver Carbon Budget 5 and export CHP generated electricity to improve s...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: PASSIV UK LTD
The project is about improving the efficiency of district heating systems, which is partially relevant to the question about energy efficiency and heat policies.
Tackling climate change, providing energy security and delivering sustainable energy solutions are major challenges faced by civil society. The social, environmental and economic cost of these challenges means that it is...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Durham University
The project is about improving thermal energy conversion and utilisation, which is partially relevant to the question about energy efficiency and heat policies.