Research by the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand (CIED) has been published as a book edited by Kirsten Jenkins and Debbie Hopkins.
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IPCC 1.5 °C Global Warming Special Report adopts transitions approach
The IPCC Special Report on the impacts of 1.5% global warming has explicitly adopted the socio-technical transitions approach.
New paper explores Large Technical Systems
A new paper by Professor Benjamin Sovacool, Director of CIED, and colleagues at SPRU explores so-called Large Technical Systems.
Labour Party energy strategy informed by expert group featuring CIED researcher
A Doctoral Researcher at CIED was part of the project team whose expert briefing note informed the UK Labour Party’s energy strategy.
Low carbon innovation in non-domestic buildings
Mix of policies are needed to encourage effective low-carbon innovation and subsequently deliver radical carbon emissions reductions in new buildings.
New policy brief looks at ways to accelerate the spread of electric vehicles in Europe
A new policy brief by CIED Director Professor Benjamin Sovacool and Aarhus University colleagues makes recommendations on how to speed up EV uptake.
Policy mix characteristics and low carbon innovation
A new paper by Karoline Rogge shows a positive link between the consistency and credibility of the climate policy mix and low carbon innovation.
The fossil fuel divestment movement and its impacts
A new paper written by Dr Noam Bergman reviews the direct and indirect impacts of the fossil fuel divestment movement.
The politics of electricity distribution in South Africa
A new paper co-authored by Lucy Baker analyses recent developments in South Africa’s electricity distribution sector.
Energy savings potential in UK housing and the role of energy efficiency
One quarter of the energy currently used in UK households could be saved by 2035 by cost-effective investment in energy efficiency, shows a new study.
The politics of accelerating low-carbon transitions
The politics of deliberately accelerating low-carbon transitions is investigated in a new paper co-authored by Frank Geels, co-Director of CIED.
CIED research on car dealerships and EV sales cited by the Committee on Climate Change
The Committee on Climate Change’s 2018 Progress Report to Parliament cites CIED research on car dealerships and EV sales.
Volte face: Research advises selling electric vehicles to untapped market of women
Highly educated women are an untapped but potentially lucrative market for EV sales, says a new study by researchers at Sussex and Aarhus University.
Companies’ perceptions of credibility of low carbon policy mixes
A new paper written by Dr Karoline Rogge and Elisabeth Dütschke explores what makes low carbon policies credible in the eyes of companies.
Smart meter rollout in the UK print media
A new paper by CIED researchers analyses popular print media coverage of the smart meter rollout in the United Kingdom.
Carbon targets at risk without improved provision of residential retrofits, says new report
According to a new report published by CIED, more ambitious mix of policies are needed to deliver the required energy savings in UK homes by 2035.
Electric bicycles and the future of sustainable mobility in China
New study co-authored by Benjamin Sovacool looks at the factors that influence the adoption of e-bikes in Nanjing, China.
CIED researcher invited to join Mayor of London Fuel Poverty Partnership
Dr Mari Martiskainen has been invited to join the Mayor of London Fuel Poverty Partnership.
Low carbon building technologies and the performance gap in the UK
A new paper co-authored by Jan Rosenow looks at evaluations of low carbon building technologies in the UK residential sector.
Car dealers are a major barrier to the spread of electric vehicles
Car dealerships and sales personnel are a major obstacle to the switch to electric vehicles in the Nordic region and possibly beyond, says new study.
Automation in the freight industry: expectations and experimentation
CIED and the Transport Studies Unit at Oxford University hosted a stakeholder workshop on ‘Urban Freight Futures: Innovation and Experimentation’.
New paper estimates rebound effects in UK freight transport
A new paper co-authored by Professor Steven Sorrell, Co-Director of CIED, estimates a direct rebound effect of 50 – 60% for UK freight transport.
The Telegraph interviews CIED Director on the smart meter rollout
Professor Benjamin Sovacool was cited again in The Telegraph on the UK smart meter rollout.
Intermediation and policy development in UK low energy housing
A new article by CIED researchers explores the interaction between the UK’s low energy housing policy and intermediation.
Building sector needs mix of policies to deliver energy savings
Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes should be part of a mix of policies rather than used as a single instrument to deliver energy savings.
BBC video on energy storage features CIED Director
The BBC have published a short video as part of their ‘The Disruptors’ series featuring CIED Director Professor Benjamin Sovacool.
Improving the UK’s housing stock needs more than energy efficiency champions, says new report
If low-energy buildings are to become more widespread, new policy drivers will be crucial say researchers based at CIED at the University of Sussex.
The role of energy internet forums in the low carbon transition
A new paper co-authored by Dr Mari Martiskainen looks at the role of energy internet forums in the low carbon transition.
New paper critiques a leading theory in the field of sustainability transitions
A new paper by Professor Steve Sorrell, takes a critical look at the foundational assumptions of the MLP.
Policy makers must be more imaginative when thinking about the future of our transport system, says new report
A new report finds that policy makers need to think more creatively when it comes to anticipating how the transport system might change in the future.
New paper proposes framework to aid policy design for sustainability transitions
A new journal article proposes a framework exploring the way policies affect sustainability transitions.
Governance of transition to autonomous vehicles in the UK lacks inclusivity and openness
A new article, written by Dr Debbie Hopkins and Dr Tim Schwanen, argues that the way the transition to AVs is governed in the UK lacks inclusivity
IPCC selects CIED Directors as Lead Authors of its Sixth Assessment Report
Professor Benjamin Sovacool and Professor Frank Geels have been selected as Lead Authors of the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC.
CIED Co-Director made Academy of Social Sciences Fellow
Professor Frank Geels, Co-Director of CIED, has been conferred the award of Fellow by the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
Nature article argues for demand-side solutions for climate change mitigation
A new article in Nature Climate Change, co-authored by Prof Frank Geels, argues for integrating demand-side solutions into climate change mitigation.
SPRU to lead new £2m research programme on Digital Society and Energy Demand
The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) will lead a five-year research programme as part of a new UK Centre for Research on Energy Demand (UKCRED).
Book chapter on the politics of South Africa’s energy procurement
A new book chapter looks at electricity procurement and governance in South Africa’s low carbon transition.
New paper puts energy justice at the heart of sustainability transitions
A new article promotes greater engagement with the energy justice approach when planning for a low-carbon transition.
BBC online series on innovation cites CIED Director
CIED Director Benjamin Sovacool was cited in a BBC News feature article on smart power and energy storage.
New paper looks at modelling systems diffusion
A new paper by CIED Co-Director Prof Frank Geels and Dr Victoria Johnson looks at modelling systems diffusion.
New special issue takes a more global approach to energy studies
Dr Lucy Baker, Research Fellow at the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand (CIED) guest edited a special issue in ERSS with Prof Vanesa Castán Broto
New paper highlights strengths of ‘energy justice’ approach
A new article, written by CIED researcher Dr Kirsten Jenkins, argues for the application of an ‘energy justice’ approach to policy making.
New paper sheds light on national energy transitions
A new journal article co-authored by Prof Benjamin Sovacool looks at integrating three perspectives to explain the complexity of transitions.
New paper evaluates “disruptive innovation” framework
A new paper by Professor Frank Geels compares the “disruptive innovation” framework and the “multi-level perspective”.
CIED Director cited in The Telegraph on smart meters
Professor Benjamin Sovacool was cited in The Telegraph on smart meters.
New study looks at the barriers to building energy efficiency in Finland
A new paper co-authored by Paula Kivimaa looks at the barriers to building energy efficiency in Finland.
CIED researchers find policy a key driver behind low energy innovation in the building sector
A new paper by CIED researchers argues that policy is a key driver behind low energy innovation in the building sector in Europe.
CIED researchers submit evidence to BEIS inquiry on energy efficiency
Researchers at CIED have submitted a response to the BEIS consultation on ‘Building a market for energy efficiency in the UK’.
CIED Director interviewed by Siemens on the role of utilities in the low carbon transition
Professor Benjamin Sovacool was interviewed by Siemens at the European Utility Week on the role of utility companies in the low carbon transition.
New policy brief looks at ways to help the diffusion of smart meters in Great Britain
Researchers at the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand (CIED) have published a new brief looking at the smart meter rollout in Great Britain.
New paper highlights benefits of a more systemic approach to energy demand reduction
Policy makers need to take a new approach to the way they think about innovation say researchers at CIED in a new paper published in ERSS.
New article looks at the relationship between sustainability transitions research and Geography
A new paper by Tim Schwanen looks at the relationship between research on sustainability transitions and the academic discipline of Human Geography.
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research must move beyond batteries and computers
Electric mobility and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research is too orientated on technical challenges, say a team of researchers led by Benjamin Sovacool.
Public procurement frameworks help speed up the adoption of Energy Service Contracts
Public procurement frameworks provide the most effective route to encouraging uptake of Energy Service Contracts in public sector,says new CIED report
CIED Director cited in Nature Outlook on Energy Transitions
CIED Director, Benjamin Sovacool has been cited in a Nature Outlook article on energy transitions.
CIED researchers contribute to edited book on EU energy law and policy
Jan Rosenow and Florian Kern contributed to a new edited book ‘Research Handbook on EU Energy Law and Policy’.
Special issue highlights importance of “policy mixes” for transitions to low-carbon energy systems
A new special issue of the academic journal ERSS guest edited by Dr Karoline Rogge, Dr Florian Kern and Prof Michael Howlett is now out.
Energy cafes can play a key role in targeting fuel poverty, argues new report
Community-run energy advice centres or ‘energy cafés’, can play a key role in targeting fuel poverty, according to a new report published today.
We must accelerate transitions for sustainability and climate change, experts say
Policy Forum in Science suggests that rapid changes in electricity, heat, buildings, industry and mobility are needed.
‘Confusion and resistance’ slows down UK smart meter roll-out
A new study by researchers at the University of Sussex explains why the smart meter roll-out in the UK has not met its targets.
Energy wasted in UK’s homes is equivalent to output of six Hinkley Point C power stations
Energy wasted in UK homes is equivalent to output of six Hinkley C power stations, says new briefing by UKERC and CIED.
Broader implications of coal phase out in the UK need more attention
A new paper written by Sabine Hielscher and Phil Johnstone highlights the impact of phase-out policies on communities and jobs.
Energy decision-making should be informed by concepts from justice and ethics, argues new paper
A new paper by CIED researchers argues for energy justice framework to inform policy making.
New Guardian article on Peak Cars by Dr Tim Schwanen
Dr Tim Schwanen, Co-Director at CIED and Associate Professor in Transport Studies at the University of Oxford, has written a comment piece for…
New paper seeks to improve understanding of the relationship between energy and economic growth
A new paper by researchers studying Exergy Economics discusses the benefits of so-called ‘societal exergy accounting’.
CIED researcher discusses fuel poverty at Brighton General Hospital
Dr Mari Martiskainen was invited to give a presentation on her fuel poverty research to a ‘Care without Carbon’ session at Brighton General Hospital.
CIED’s researcher Dr Jan Rosenow featurers in Greenpeace’s Energydesk
CIED’s Dr Jan Rosenow is quoted in a Greenpeace article on the UK’s controversial attempts to weaken an EU’s energy efficiency mandate
CIED Director interviewed on the Energy Transition Show
Professor Benjamin Sovacool was interviewed on the Energy Transitions Show about the speed of energy transitions.
CIED researcher appointed to Expert Advisory Group of Scottish Government-funded project
Dr Jan Rosenow has been appointed to the Expert Advisory Group for Scottish Government-commissioned project on energy efficiency policy effectiveness.
CIED Director mentioned in Financial Times article on the energy transition
An article published by the Financial Times refers to a paper by CIED Director Professor Benjamin Sovacool on the pace of energy transitions.
UK government urged to develop policies that encourage household energy efficiency improvements
Sussex Energy Group researchers have urged the Secretary of State for Business,Energy and Industrial Strategy to commit to an energy efficiency drive.
Automation could radically change the future of freight transport
A workshop on automation and the freight industry held on 20 March concluded that automation could radically change the future of freight transport.
House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report cites CIED evidence
Evidence by researchers at the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand has been cited in a new House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report.
New research urges a rethink on global energy subsidies
Subsidies for electricity, fossil fuels, and transport have hidden tolls on social welfare, economic growth and technological innovation.
‘Policy Mixes for Sustainability Transitions’ workshop hosted by CIED
Senior CIED researchers organised a workshop on ‘Policy Mixes for Sustainability Transitions’ held in Pelham House, Lewes on 1-3 February.
CIED research on low energy housing highlighted in a joint workshop with Energy Saving Trust
A workshop shared findings from a CIED research project, which focuses on how intermediary organisations can facilitate low energy housing projects.
Dr Kern returns to BBC Radio Sussex to talk about Sussex offshore windfarm
Dr Kern was on BBC Sussex Radio again interviewed about the Rampion project.
Energy and the Economy: Pushing the Boundaries event
CIED-affiliated project on ‘Energy saving innovations and economy-wide rebound effects’ held its final dissemination event in London on 2nd February.
EU not yet delivering on ‘Efficiency First’ pledge, finds new study
A new paper published today finds that the EU’s ‘Winter Package’ still has some way to go to deliver on its promise of putting ‘Efficiency First’.
CIED co-Director appointed to the Scientific Committee of the European Environment Agency
Prof Frank Geels was invited to be a member of the Scientific Committee of the European Environment Agency.
Talk on German energy policy given by CIED researcher at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Dr Karoline Rogge gives a presentation at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on German energy policy.
New paper proposes policy relevant approach to understanding economy-wide impact of energy efficiency improvements
A new paper by researchers aligned to CIED proposes an approach to understanding climate change impacts of energy use by focusing on carbon emissions.
Too narrow and too small: CIED researcher reacts to reforms to UK government’s ECO scheme
CIED researcher reacts to the government’s announced reforms to its Energy Company Obligation scheme.
Nordic countries are bringing about an energy transition worth copying
What can we learn from the Nordic low-carbon energy transition given the new US leadership vacuum on climate change? A new study offers key lessons.
University of Sussex top in UK for energy economics, second for innovation
Sussex’s School of Business, Management and Economics has been ranked the top institution in the UK for research in energy economics.
Energy Efficiency may lead to increased energy consumption in China
Improvements in China’s energy efficiency may be associated with increased energy consumption, a new study has found. The study used an exergy-based approach to estimate the rebound effect at the national level. The analysis showed that in China, improvements in energy efficiency may be associated with increased levels of energy consumption overall – so-called “backfire”. …
Construction of first offshore wind farm in Sussex welcomed by Dr Kern
Dr Florian Kern is interviewed on BBC Sussex Radio and ITV Meridian News about the construction of the first ever offshore wind farm in Sussex.
Public Accounts Committee report published following inquiry featuring CIED researcher
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a report following their inquiry into UK energy efficiency policy that featured CIED…
CIED research on how to deliver transformative energy efficiency policy featured in new book
A new book analysing energy and environmental law and policy features contributions by two Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand researchers.
CIED key note and research presented at Energy Cultures 2016 conference in New Zealand
Director of CIED, Prof Benjamin Sovacool, and two research fellows are presenting research at an Energy Cultures Conference in Wellington, New Zealand
The politics of grassroots innovations set out by CIED researcher at SCORAI conference
Grassroots innovations can have unforeseen but important political dimensions that go beyond their immediate communities, argues Dr Mari Martiskainen at the second international Sustainable Consumption Research and Action Initiative (SCORAI) conference
There is no energy efficiency ‘silver bullet’ says CIED Research Fellow to Commons Public Accounts Committee
Jan Rosenow,a Senior Research Fellow at CIED, called the Green Deal a “failure” when giving evidence at the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee
People power crucial for low-carbon future, new research shows
Policy makers must harness the power of ordinary people if society is to transition to low-carbon energy, argues a leading technology historian.
Sexy ideas won’t slow climate change if people don’t buy in and buy them
Governments and researchers need to remember that the most sophisticated endeavours won’t work if they’re not adopted.
CIED gives evidence on energy efficiency to the House of Commons
CIED Senior Research Fellow, Dr Jan Rosenow, will be an expert witness to a House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the Green Deal.
Professor Sovacool presents research on the UK’s fuel poverty strategy in Westminster
Benjamin Sovacool, Director of the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand, presented research to the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum.
Fossil fuels could be phased out worldwide in a decade, says new study
The worldwide reliance on burning fossil fuels to create energy could be phased out in a decade, according to a major energy think tank in the UK.
SPRU Professor gives views on energy access to Elsevier “Energy Sessions”
Benjamin Sovacool is one of three experts giving their views on the future of energy generation and use in relation to UN Sustainable Goal Number 7.
Home Energy Efficiency is a “win-win” says UK Energy Committee report, which cites CIED research
Research by CIED has helped to inform the recently published UK Energy and Climate Change Committee report on Home Energy Efficiency.
