low energy innovation Archives - Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand (CIED)

Do policy mix characteristics matter for low-carbon innovation? A survey-based exploration of renewable power generation technologies in Germany

K. Rogge, J. Schleich (2018)

Journal Article

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.

Could community energy be part of Finland’s transition to a low carbon future?

In recent years there has been a surge of interest in community energy projects. Countries such as Denmark, Germany and the UK have seen such initiatives flourish, creating new ways of “doing energy”. As the country with the second highest share of renewables in Europe, one might expect to also find Finland among the leaders …

Policy synergies and trade offs for low energy innovation

Policy mixes are particularly important for supporting transitions to lower-energy systems. Do current UK energy policy goals and instruments add up to a coherent policy mix suitable for fostering such transitions? What is the impact of the current policy mix?

‘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.

Innovation supporting intermediaries needed in advancing low energy building and housing

The emergence of new innovations and their diffusion is extremely important in the field of low energy building and housing. As buildings throughout their lifecycle account for around 40% of total energy use in Europe (with over half by residential buildings), reducing the energy demand of the existing building stock and increasing non-carbon micro-generation in …