Environment & Energy
Latest Environment & Energy Publications
Too Hot to Handle?
Richard Howard and Zoe BengherbiRichard Howard, Head of Environment and Energy, warns that the previous Government’s plan to install electric heat pumps in 4 out of 5 homes is a colossal waste of money, and sets out an alternative strategy to decarbonise heating.
Up in the Air: How to solve London’s air quality crisis – Part 2
Richard HowardUp in the Air: Part 2 sets out a comprehensive package of measures to clean up air pollution in London, in particular focusing on the two main sources of pollution – road transport and gas combustion.
Efficient Energy Policy
Richard HowardEfficient Energy Policy states home-buyers would be encouraged to buy more energy efficient properties if Stamp Duty was directly linked to the energy performance of a home. The report argues that promoting home energy efficiency could not only reduce energy bills, but is also one of the cheapest ways to cut carbon emissions.
Latest Environment & Energy Blogs
The Clean Growth Strategy: worth the wait?
Policy Exchange’s Energy and Environment Research Fellows, Matthew Rooney and Joshua Burke, respond to the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy. The long awaited strategy document detailing how the UK will meet their emissions reductions targets was published on Thursday. In it there is positive news for onshore wind, nuclear power and the hydrogen economy, whilst fracking is a notable absence. A next big decision for the Government to make is whether the UK will remain in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Policy Exchange are currently conducting research into the potential benefits of leaving the scheme and implementing a British carbon tax system.
A second wind: the economics of offshore become increasingly competitive
Following our ‘The electric economy: achieving our low carbon energy future‘ event this week, where experts debated the future of Britain’s electricity system, Joshua Burke – Policy Exchange Energy and Environment Research Fellow – further explores this area and, in particular, the potential economic benefits of offshore wind.
Can hydrogen and CCS save one another?
Matt Rooney, Policy Exchange’s Energy and Environment Research Fellow – argues that marrying the visions for CCS and hydrogen manufacture could bring multiple benefits to the UK.
Latest Environment & Energy News
Media Coverage of ‘Driving down emissions: How to clean up road transport?’
Policy ExchangeIn a major new report by Policy Exchange, the case is set out that the Government must take more action now to tackle the twin problems of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from road transport. There has been a lot of media coverage of the report, see here for a selection.
Policy Exchange’s Richard Howard discusses energy price rises on BBC Radio 4
Richard HowardRichard Howard, Policy Exchange’s Head of Environment and Energy, discusses energy price rises and his recommendations for a relative model rather an absolute cap on energy prices, on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours
Policy Exchange’s ’Going Round in Circles’ report referenced in the Financial Times
Policy ExchangeThe Financial Times has referenced Policy Exchange’s report ’Going Round in Circles: Developing a new approach to waste policy following Brexit’ in an article entitled ‘Recycling industry looks to claw best from Brexit’
Latest Environment & Energy Events
Smart Power: Innovative solutions to ensure security of supply
Oct 3, 201609.30 – 10.30
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Navigating Brexit: Next steps for resource and waste policy
Oct 4, 201612.30 – 13.30
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Powering the Midlands Engine
Oct 3, 201612.30 – 13.30
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Latest tweets from Richard Howard
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