Research and statistics

Report on the experiences of heat network consumers and heat network operators, based on a survey from March to July 2022 and interviews from November 2022 to January 2023.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Heat networks
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 24 August 2023

Monthly and quarterly forecasts for estimated committed Domestic RHI expenditure for the next 12 months.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2023

This report presents evidence gathered through a public dialogue that explored the UK public’s view on the role of biomass in achieving net zero.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 10 August 2023

Report by the Chief Scientific Advisor’s Task and Finish Group on the carbon dynamics of BECCS, aiming to establish an evidence-based position on its validity as a greenhouse gas removal option.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 10 August 2023

Updates on the hydrogen production business model, including the Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 9 August 2023

A review into the way that the offshore transmission network is designed and delivered, consistent with the ambition to deliver net zero emissions by 2050.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 27 July 2023

Assessment of the current and future capabilities of the UK’s industrial CCUS supply chain.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 14 July 2023

UK carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) supply chain capabilities and high value opportunities assessment.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 12 July 2023

Evaluation of reforms made to the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in 2017 to 2018.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Renewable Heat Incentive evaluation
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 6 July 2023

Evaluation of reforms made to the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in 2017 to 2018.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Renewable Heat Incentive evaluation
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 6 July 2023

This study captures feedback about the design and delivery of the Track-1 cluster sequencing process, to inform the development of the planned Track-2 process.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 July 2023

A summary of a study of 7 industrial sites to understand the safety, feasibility, cost and impacts for these sites to switch from natural gas to 100% hydrogen for heat.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 July 2023

Independent evaluation of the impacts of innovative feedback products and services that used smart meter data on household energy consumption.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 9 June 2023

Reviews of cost assumptions for onshore wind, solar photovoltaic, energy from waste and advanced conversion technologies.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Energy generation cost projections
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 18 April 2023

An independent report by the UK’s Offshore Wind Champion, Tim Pick, in which he makes recommendations to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind farms in the UK.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 April 2023

Findings and recommendations from the UK Hydrogen Champion for government and industry to accelerate the growth of the hydrogen sector.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 22 March 2023

Technical studies on carbon capture readiness and hydrogen readiness of electricity generators that provide an evidence base for the assessment of decarbonisation readiness requirements.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Updated: 13 March 2023

Market assessment of the UK venture capital market for early-stage clean tech companies.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 7 March 2023

Final evaluation findings from Phases 1 to 7 of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 7 March 2023

Final evaluation findings from the Hy4Heat Programme.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 7 March 2023