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--- A decade of shaping energy policy --- #CEP10 https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/ University of Strathclyde Department of Government & Public Policy Reposts are not necessarily endorsements

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πŸŽ‰ Delighted our Shetland Net Zero team has been nominated for Strathclyde’s 'Research/KE Team of the Year'!

Recognised for inclusive, impactful work supporting a just transition in Shetland. Winners announced 25 Aug – when the team returns to Shetland! #NetZero #JustTransition

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RSE awards over Β£724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.

Congratulations to CEP's Dr Christian Calvillo and Dr Dirk Zapf of Leibniz UniversitΓ€t Hannover, on their research award from Royal Society of EdinburghπŸŽŠπŸ’‘πŸ‘

Christian and Dirk have been recognised for their project on 'Hydrogen and COβ‚‚ trade between Scotland and Germany'
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...

29.07.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“°NEWS - Zonal pricing plans might have exacerbated fuel inequity in some areas

Whilst the policy sought to make things fairer, equity issues remained.

READ MORE in this new article β—πŸ‘‡

πŸ”—https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/newsblogs/2025/zonalpricingdecision-news/ πŸ‘ˆ

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Financing the UK Energy Transition The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast Β· Episode

CEP Deputy Director Jamie Speirs features in this brilliant discussion on the @fraserofallander.org podcast 🎧 πŸŽ™οΈ

πŸ”Έ Why is policy certainty so important?

πŸ”Έ What should government focus on?

Listen here πŸ‘‡ ❕

open.spotify.com/episode/0vZf...

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Our Strathclyde @unistrathclyde.bsky.social colleagues @cmaciver11.bsky.social and Keith Bell have written this very interesting blog on energy curtailment with UKERC - have a read below!

01.07.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transmission Network Unavailability – the Quiet Driving Force Behind Rising Curtailment Costs in Great Britain In this blog, Callum MacIver and Keith Bell set out to dig a little deeper into the current state of wind curtailment.

Our latest blog takes a closer look at why curtailment costs are soaring, and how network availability plays a pivotal role.

Read it in full below‡️

@cmaciver11.bsky.social @strathcep.bsky.social
ukerc.ac.uk/news/transmi...

24.06.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Energy Conversations Podcast | University of Strathclyde

Today marks 20 years of podcasts on Apple 🎧 You can listen to our Energy Conversations podcast on all the platforms right here! πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡ ⚑

www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

27.06.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our latest blog, Keith Bell reflects on the state of transmission network development, and how we can make the most of the cheap, low carbon energy available in Great Britain.

Read it here πŸ‘‰ ukerc.ac.uk/news/navigat...
@strathcep.bsky.social

16.06.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CEP Newsletter - May 2025 Scottish Parliament congratulates CEP on celebrating 10 years of operation πŸŽ‰ As we continue our 10-year celebrations, we’re delighted that motion S6M-17453, lodged by Sarah Boyack and supported by Jac...

The latest CEP newsletter is available hereπŸ‘‡
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cep-ne...

including...

πŸŽ‰ Scottish Parliament congratulates CEP on 10-year Anniversary

πŸ“ Current opportunities at CEP

πŸ’» New reports and upcoming webinars

09.06.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ The Centre for Energy Policy is #hiring!

We are recruiting for an efficient and experienced part time Administrator to join our growing team.

Deadline to apply πŸ—“οΈ 15 June 2025

Apply here πŸ‘‡ strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/...

#vacancy #job #admin #administrator

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Are Net Zero and economic growth compatible? - BIEE In this webinar we will explore the links between the Net Zero transition and economic growth and review the evidence on whether decarbonising the economy can deliver jobs, and support growth by prese...

WEBINAR πŸ’» - Are Net Zero and economic growth compatible?πŸ—“οΈ
Tuesday 17 June | 14:00-15:00

Will decarbonising the economy deliver jobs, and support growth?

Speakers:
Louise Hellem, CBI
Antonios Katris, CEP

Register free here πŸ‘‡
www.biee.org/meeting/are-...

23.05.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 πŸ“’ NEW PODCAST EPISODE - listen hereπŸ‘‡
strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... πŸ“’ 🎧
Just Transitions - How can we prevent people and communities being left behind in the move to #netzero?

Our wonderful guests: Kirsten Jenkins and Hannah Corbett

03.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🎧 πŸ“’ NEW PODCAST EPISODE - listen hereπŸ‘‡
strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... πŸ“’ 🎧
Just Transitions - How can we prevent people and communities being left behind in the move to #netzero?

Our wonderful guests: Kirsten Jenkins and Hannah Corbett

03.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our latest newsletter just launched! πŸ‘‡ www.linkedin.com/pulse/cep-ne...
including...
πŸŽ‰ Scottish Parliament congratulates CEP on 10-year Anniversary
πŸ“ Current opportunities at CEP
πŸ’» New reports and upcoming webinars

02.06.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CEP Newsletter - May 2025 Scottish Parliament congratulates CEP on celebrating 10 years of operation πŸŽ‰ As we continue our 10-year celebrations, we’re delighted that motion S6M-17453, lodged by Sarah Boyack and supported by Jac...

Our new newsletter just launched!
Click to see all the latest news from CEP - including...

πŸŽ‰ Scottish Parliament congratulates CEP on 10-year Anniversary
πŸ“ Current opportunities at CEP
πŸ’» New reports and upcoming webinars
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cep-ne...

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Can Social and Smart Tariffs Improve Energy Affordability and Drive Economic Growth? This blog explores the key questions, challenges and insights on improving energy affordability and equity and driving...

πŸ’‘ Social tariffs offer discounts to vulnerable consumers; smart tariffs adjust prices based on demand. How can their combination benefit all?

Read our blog from Christian Calvillo of @strathcep.bsky.social.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/can-soc...

28.05.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ The Centre for Energy Policy is #hiring!

We are recruiting for an efficient and experienced part time Administrator to join our growing team.

Deadline to apply πŸ—“οΈ 15 June 2025

Apply here πŸ‘‡ strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/...

#vacancy #job #admin #administrator

28.05.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In-Person and Online tickets for our Energy-in-Motion Conference are now live! πŸ“£

πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/5cx8kdec

We would like to invite scholars, artists, writers & the public to to share their innovative scholarly work, to collaborate beyond disciplinary boundaries & embark on new creative co-creations!

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A fantastic opportunity within an innovative research centre - details below! πŸ‘‡

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Centre of Energy Policy Recognised by Scottish Parliament On Friday 9 May, The Centre of Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde was commended in Scottish Parliament for...

Congratulations to @strathcep.bsky.social at the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on their commendation in Scottish Parliament for 10 years of work in a parliamentary motion.

The Centre is an instrumental part of UKERC’s independent research for a sustainable energy future.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/centre-...

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Many thanks!

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A fantastic opportunity within an innovative research centre - details below! πŸ‘‡

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Retrofitting our homes EDRC and Sussex Energy Group consultation response front cover

Retrofitting our homes EDRC and Sussex Energy Group consultation response front cover

Retrofitting home for net zero report front cover

Retrofitting home for net zero report front cover

πŸ‘ We’re proud to share that our response on retrofitting homes has been cited in a House of Commons report with key points on fuel poverty, insulation & scheme access.

πŸ“„ Read our response: www.edrc.ac.uk/publications...
πŸ›οΈ Report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

23.05.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are Net Zero and economic growth compatible? - BIEE In this webinar we will explore the links between the Net Zero transition and economic growth and review the evidence on whether decarbonising the economy can deliver jobs, and support growth by prese...

WEBINAR πŸ’» - Are Net Zero and economic growth compatible?πŸ—“οΈ
Tuesday 17 June | 14:00-15:00

Will decarbonising the economy deliver jobs, and support growth?

Speakers:
Louise Hellem, CBI
Antonios Katris, CEP

Register free here πŸ‘‡
www.biee.org/meeting/are-...

23.05.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Centre of Energy Policy Recognised by Scottish Parliament On Friday 9 May, The Centre of Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde was commended in Scottish Parliament for...

News: Last week CEP was commended in The Scottish Parliament for 10 years of work in a parliamentary motion by Sarah Boyack MSP πŸ”Ÿ 🎊

ukerc.ac.uk/news/centre-... @ukerc.bsky.social

23.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week's newsletter:

πŸ–₯️ New blog on zonal pricing & transmission from Will Blyth, Callum MacIver and Robert Gross
πŸ“Š CCC advice on Scotland’s carbon budgets
πŸ™Œ @strathcep.bsky.social recognised by Scottish Parliament
πŸ“° Robert Gross in @carbonbrief.org
πŸ“© Read more ‡️
mailchi.mp/25d001a188b5...

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New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland Research offers a positive outlook for communities impacted by the decommissioning process.

⏰New research finds that Scottish nuclear decommissioning could support long-term economy-wide benefits.
🚨 CEP's Senior Research Fellow, Antonios Katris, contributed to modelling the economy-wide impacts of part of the decommissioning activity.
To learn more, visit: www.gov.uk/government/n...

16.05.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Industrial Decarbonisation Frontiers Reports

🚨New Report Alert: CEP research contributed to the IDRIC Report "Green Finance and Economic Considerations", where we highlight the potential economic opportunities and challenges of industrial decarbonisation and the importance of a skilled workforce.
idric.org/industrial-d...

15.05.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ Delighted to see @scotparl.bsky.social motion celebrating 10 years of the Centre for Energy Policy. A decade of shaping energy policy! Thanks @sarahboyack.bsky.social ➑️https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M-17453

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