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New Policy Brief: Tools for Local Government Net-Zero Decision Making
This new policy brief investigates how local authorities currently access energy information, and the kinds of model or decision-support that would be useful as they embark on increasingly challenging forms of localised energy planning.
Hydrogen small ships trials: Demonstration of small ship solution to take place in Tees Valley as part of UK's first hydrogen transport trials.
A consortium of partners including DEI has announced the UK’s first demonstration of zero-emission marine technology in the Tees Valley.
Coal Stories: A trail guide through Durham City’s industrial and coal mining past
An illustrated trail booklet has been developed by Durham Energy Institute researchers to guide people through Durham City’s mining past.
Review of Energy Policy 2021: UKERC Publication
2021 has been a landmark year for UK energy and climate policy. This UK Energy Research Centre publication, co-authored by DEI Fellow Professor Gavin Bridge, reviews the key energy policies which have emerged and argues that policies in some areas need to be bolder if decarbonisation is to continue to proceed.
County Durham Leads gather for COP Durham
Durham County Council, in alliance with Durham Energy Institute, joined together on 1st November to host a “COP Durham” event, welcoming 50 organisations across the County to Beamish Hall Hotel.
Energi Coast Offshore Wind Cluster release new film featuring Prof Simon Hogg
Energi Coast have launched a new film to showcase the strengths of North East England in Offshore Wind.
DEI work on mine water heat featured in BBC Radio 4 You and Yours
Mine water heat initiatives were featured in BBC Radio 4 You and Yours Programme
New book: Sociology of Interdisciplinarity - The Dynamics of Energy Research
A new book co-authored by DEI Associate Fellow Dr Antti Silvast.
Funded PhD Scholarships with the Aura CDT
Recruitment to funded PhD Scholarships with the Aura CDT are now open until the 31 December. Durham University is a partner and Scholarships are available for students to be based in Durham, as well as the partner institutions. PhDs should focus on Offshore Wind and the Environment.
New Energi Coast film showcasing North East England's strength in Offshore Wind
Energi Coast, North East England’s offshore wind cluster, has released a film to showcase the region's strength in assets, supply chain, skills and innovation in offshore wind. The film includes Durham University Head of Engineering Professor Simon Hogg as Energi Coast's Innovation Group Lead.
Joining forces to tackle climate change
The BBC Countryfile host, who has a podcast and book called 39 Ways to Save the Planet, joined representatives from the County Durham Partnership (CDP), including Durham Energy Institute, for its first in-person meeting since October 2019.
Collaboration, innovation and sustainability: creating Durham’s Energy Systems Management Programme
In the latest issue of 'Insights Magazine' from Durham University Business School, DEI Director Dr Joanna Berry discusses ‘Collaboration, innovation and sustainability: creating Durham’s Energy Systems Management Programme'