Policy

February 9, 2021October 11, 2022

The UK Energy White Paper: A review of key points

The Energy White Paper builds on the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and contemplates the most radical set of changes to the UK energy system ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 11, 2022

Next steps in transport: Decarbonising mobility and reducing air pollution

Hydrogen, Low Carbon Transport, Net Zero, Policy, Sustainable Cities, Webinars

Decarbonising transport is a top priority for both the UK and Scottish governments. Scotland’s vision is for a sustainable, inclusive, safe, and accessible transport system helping deliver a healthier, fairer, ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 11, 2022

Meet the Minister: An update on Energy Efficient Scotland

Energy Efficiency, Net Zero, On-demand, Policy, Webinars

Minister Paul Wheelhouse MSP will set the scene with a keynote address at the start of this webinar and be on hand for a brief time to answer questions. You ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 11, 2022

Energy Efficient Scotland: Solutions & the future

Energy Efficiency, Net Zero, On-demand, Policy, Webinars

In the first webinar on 5 November, which includes a keynote address by Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, our speakers will look at policy, strategy, ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 11, 2022

UKRI’s road to net zero; Investing for impact

Business & Finance, Energy Systems, Industrial Decarbonisation, Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) launched four years ago, supports industry to unlock the potential of local energy systems, reduce carbon emissions in foundation industries, ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 11, 2022

The Path to Net Zero and COP26

Net Zero, On-demand, Policy, Webinars

Climate change and the climate emergency are with us. In 2019, the UK Government and the devolved administrations committed to the Net Zero target as recommended by the Committee on ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 11, 2022

The Green Recovery

Business & Finance, Net Zero, On-demand, Policy, Webinars

it is imperative that choices in the coming months steer a recovery that drives vital new economic activity, accelerates our transition to net zero, and strengthens our resilience to the ... Read more

August 4, 2020October 11, 2022

The future generation mix dominated by renewables: How will we get there?

Business & Finance, Net Zero, Policy, Renewables, Webinars

Over the last eight years, the UK’s energy mix has changed drastically. SmartestEnergy’s 2019 Energy Entrepreneurs Report revealed the capacity of independent renewable projects had increased by nearly 200% since ... Read more

July 2, 2020October 11, 2022

Keeping it real: An inclusive transition to net-zero

Business & Finance, Community & Local Energy, Energy Systems, Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

Engineering solutions such as renewable energy technologies, battery solutions and digitisation often take centre stage in discussions around ‘how we tackle climate change’ or ensure a green recovery from COVID-19 ... Read more

June 4, 2020October 11, 2022

Meet the Minister

Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

In this session, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Energy, Connectivity & the Islands, will discuss the importance of a green recovery and our continued transition to a net-zero ... Read more

June 3, 2020October 11, 2022

Speed and Scale

Hydrogen, Industrial Decarbonisation, Low Carbon Transport, Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

To deliver net zero by 2050, with expected growth, we must completely replace the world’s energy system of today with something twice the size and greenhouse gas-free during the next ... Read more

June 1, 2020October 11, 2022

The Path to Net Zero

Industrial Decarbonisation, Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

How do we reach net zero? Industry luminaries will provide their far-ranging views on this all-important topic. They will undoubtedly touch on the effect of COVID-19 on immediate plans, COP ... Read more

May 29, 2020October 11, 2022

Hydrogen: Scaling Up Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

Energy Efficiency, Hydrogen, Low Carbon Transport, Net Zero, Policy, Webinars

Scotland has set a target for Net Zero by 2045, with hydrogen featuring in plans for rapid decarbonisation of heat, industry, and heavy duty transport. We will hear about progress ... Read more