Energy Systems Catapult

Disjointed carbon accounting regulations are complicating the UK's path to #NetZero. In our latest report, ‘Operationalising a Carbon Regulator: Review of existing regulatory landscape’ we’ve identified seven critical gaps in carbon accounting regulations, including inconsistent standards and reporting requirements. These issues contribute to a tangled regulatory environment, placing an added burden on industry. Elle Butterworth, Senior Digital Consultant, said: “The future Net Zero economy must be supported by a robust regulatory framework that acts as an enabler for credible emissions data to be disclosed, shared, and aggregated to meet the needs of industry actors.” Read our proposals for closing the regulatory gap by downloading the full report: https://orlo.uk/UGvnl

Before you wind down for the weekend, why not check out Dr Stephen Haben's latest blog post? The decarbonisation of the electricity network requires the implementation of innovative technologies and data-driven methodologies from transmission and distribution level, to the household level. As we get down to the final feeder which feeds electricity to our homes, the demand data starts to look much more spikey and variable. This presents some unique challenges which do not occur when we look at the national level, or even regionally. One challenge is the 'double penalty effect', which makes it difficult to create forecasts and accurately evaluate them with traditional techniques. Stephen describes this largely overlooked effect, how we can mitigate against it, and what it teaches us about deploying machine learning, especially on relatively new datasets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etJg8u53

Andrew Clark and Katrina Young share their thoughts in Utility Week on the role GB Energy can play in leveraging investment at the local level by funding and supporting every area to have a Local Area Energy Plan. GB Energy can help de-risk investment and bridge the gap between local ambition and capacity, and accelerate the pace and scale-up of local clean energy projects. "We have an opportunity to make a real difference to communities up and down the UK if only we’re brave and bold enough to take the LAEP." Read more (paywall): https://lnkd.in/exkvevfh

Chris Baraniuk is on the hunt for the world's most efficient heat pump, showing how #innovators are pushing the limits of heat pump performance. On the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project, we've also been in pursuit of high performing heat pumps, with one of the 742 heat pumps we installed achieving a 365-day SCOP of around 4.4. Read the full article in WIRED: https://orlo.uk/gppSs

Calling all teachers, estate teams, and school governors! 📣 Do you want to improve energy efficiency and reduce your climate impact? Introducing the free Climate Action Plan guide, designed to assist headteachers, academy leads, teachers, college tutors and school governors in developing effective strategies to safeguard the planet for future generations. This user-friendly resource, features expert insights from Ashden and Local Partnerships LLP, providing practical advice to help you decarbonise. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/evqeWC7b

You asked, we answered: the application deadline for our ITES challenge has been extended to 14 July. ⏰ Be part of our fourth SME cohort and gain exclusive access to incubation support and industry-backed pilots in India's high-growth market. ITES provides a secure platform to test, fund, and scale solutions across India and the UK, tailored to match your business's pace and needs. Don't miss out – apply now while there's still time! 👉 https://orlo.uk/RLy8v

To reach our 2050 #NetZero target we need to decarbonise our homes far faster than we have been. With some of the leakiest homes in Europe, the UK faces a significant hurdle with 23 million households relying on natural gas boilers and 25% of 'off-grid' homes depending on oil boilers. Rebecca Sweeney, Business Leader - Homes at Energy Systems Catapult, explores how innovation in energy is transforming our housing stock whilst delivering better outcomes for consumers. Read more in Unlock Net Zero: https://orlo.uk/SemTh

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Are you an investor or developer in the #energy industry?   We want to hear from you! We're inviting key industry representatives to inform a new Catapult / Octopus Energy project looking at generator investment protections in the event of a move to zonal electricity pricing.    The stakeholder workshop will take place on Wednesday 10 July (14:00-16:00) in London. If you're interested in joining, please reach out to Oliver Bealby-Wright, Senior Energy Policy Advisor. The event is invite-only and invitations will be shared on a first-come-first-served basis. It will be a private, closed-door session, under Chatham House rules - nothing you say will be attributed to you or your organisation without consent.   This is an opportunity for you to have your views considered on: ➡ The principles that should guide policy design on legacy agreements, for example the types of revenue that should be protected, how long it should last for, and how it should be calculated. ➡ The key precedents and learnings from past examples of legacy policies in the GB market and internationally. ➡The leading policy options and considerations for successful implementation. Findings from the workshop will help inform ministerial decision-making in 2025 with recommendations for protections that safeguard investor confidence whilst delivering maximum benefits for consumers.

We’re recruiting for some of the hottest jobs in energy this summer.    Swipe ➡️ to explore our top current vacancies.    Interested? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dACYBvcX