Join us for this event, jointly organised by ClimateXChange and the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), to discuss the latest research findings on the energy transition in Scotland.

A broad range of topics will be discussed with the aim of enhancing/initiating collaborations between researchers and stakeholders from across the energy sector, including representatives from the Scottish Government.

Draft agenda

The outline for the day is below and more details are available in the agenda (PDF).

09:30 - 10:00 Registration and refreshments

10:00 - 16:00 Sessions below, including breaks and lunch

Scottish Government policy overview
Local, regional and community energy
Buildings: Heating and energy efficiency – challenges and solutions
Buildings: Retrofit, international lessons
Electricity Market Reform and whole system change
Scotland’s just energy transition: Future policy and research priorities

16:00 - 17:00 Networking reception

Audiences

The event is targeted at policymakers, including the Scottish Government and local authorities, as well as researchers, consultants, industry representatives and the third sector.

The organisers

ClimateXChange is Scotland’s Centre of expertise connecting climate change research and policy. Funded by the Scottish Government, they commission research and analysis to support the Scottish Government as it develops policies on adapting to the changing climate and transitioning to net-zero. They respond to questions and requests for evidence, and identify upcoming evidence needs.

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) carries out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy systems. Our whole systems research addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to a net zero, informing UK policy development and research strategy. UKERC is funded by the UK Research and Innovation, Energy Programme.

Scotland's energy transition: research and policy challenges