Energy Institute News http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/energy-news/rss The UCL Energy Institute delivers world-leading learning, research and policy support on the challenges of climate change and energy security. Our approach blends expertise from across UCL, to make a truly interdisciplinary contribution to the development of a globally sustainable energy system. We are part of The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. admin 2011-07-14T11:49:35Z UCL Energy Institute launches RCUK Centre for Energy Epidemiology http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/cee-launch The UCL Energy Institute has launched the RCUK Centre for Energy Epidemiology, one of six Centres of expertise focusing on End-User Energy Demand, part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Energy Programme . The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-05-23T14:39:18Z Practical Environment and Energy Efficiency CPD course launched http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/shipping-cpd UCL, in collaboration with GL Reynolds and Lloyd's Register, is pleased to announce a new CPD course "Practical Environment and Energy Efficiency", 18-20th June. The aim of the course is to to aid companies in identifying strategies for complying with current and future environmental and energy efficiency legislation in a proactive, holistic and cost effective manner. Further details can be found in the course overview and timetable . The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-05-15T12:53:57Z Recruitment reopens - 2 fully funded LoLo CDT PhD studentships available http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/Lolo-cdt-studentships-reopens For 2013-14, the UCL Energy Institute is offering  2 further fully funded studentships  (enhanced stipend of approx. £17,000 per annum tax free plus UK/EU fees) to eligible applicants, to be part of a total CDT year group of 6 students at UCL.  These four year studentships comprise both MRes and PhD programmes.   The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Jennifer Luk 2013-05-02T11:16:07Z UCL-Energy Professor joins Airports Commission’s External Advisory Panel http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/andreas-schafer Professor Andreas Schafer , Chair of Energy and Transport at the UCL Energy Institute, has accepted an invitation to join the Airports Commission’s External Advisory Panel. The Airports Commission was established in the Autumn of 2012 by the Prime Minister David Cameron to assess the UK’s future aviation capacity and connectivity needs and to make recommendations as to the best options for meeting any need for additional capacity. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-05-01T10:36:13Z UCL-Energy Honorary Researcher publishes 'The Burning Question' http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/burning-question Duncan Clark , Honorary Researcher at the UCL Energy Institute, has published his latest book with the help of staff and students of the UCL Energy Institute. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-05-01T10:25:50Z UCL-Energy Social Sciences Group present at DECC http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/soc-science-decc A group of students from the UCL-Energy Social Sciences Group recently had the opportunity to present their work to representatives from DECC’s social research, heat policy, strategy and technical energy analysis workstreams. PhD student Jenny Love shares the group's experiences of the day: The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-03-22T10:57:08Z Apply now for 2 new PhD studentships available in energy http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/retrofit-and-intuitive-user-toolbox-phd-studentships The UCL Energy Institute has two fully funded PhD studentships available for the next academic year (September 2013 start) for the following exciting energy related projects. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Jennifer Luk 2013-03-15T17:03:11Z UCL-Energy and UCL ISR blog for Climate Week 2013 http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/climate-week-2013 To celebrate Climate Week 2013 (4-10 March), staff and students of the UCL Energy Institute and UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources will be contributing to a special Climate Week blog - http://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/energy/  The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-03-04T15:45:37Z UCL-Energy student named one of top ten sustainability Tweeters http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/building-design-magazine UCL-Energy PhD student Sofie Pelsmakers has been named in the top ten sustainability experts on Twitter most useful to UK architects by Building Design Magazine. Nominated by other specialists and sustainability professionals, Sofie finished at number three in the chart.  The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-02-28T11:41:46Z Bartlett Postgraduate Open Day - 27th March 2013 http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/bartlett-open-day-2013 The Bartlett Postgraduate Open Day is an opportunity for prospective students to meet course directors, faculty academics and current students to find out more about what it's like to study at The Bartlett. The event will include introductory talks about UCL and The Bartlett from academics and students, campus tours and the chance to ask direct questions to staff and students and discuss in detail specific aspects of the courses provided across the faculty. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Jennifer Luk 2013-02-27T15:24:52Z UCL-Energy and UCL ISR professor to brief MPs on energy future http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/mps-briefed-energy-future Professor Paul Ekins , Director of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and Professor of Resources and Environment Policy at the UCL Energy Institute will today (Tuesday 26 February) join other academics to brief MPs about research into the key challenges facing energy policy. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-02-26T12:42:03Z UCL-Energy lecturer discusses energy bills on Five News http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/mark-barrett-five-news Dr Mark Barrett , Senior Lecturer at the UCL Energy Institute, was interviewed on Five News on Tuesday 19 February 2013.The piece, broadcast on the 5pm and 6.30pm news bulletin, was in response to Ofgem's prediction that falls in Britain’s power production capacity are likely to lead to more energy imports and higher prices for customers. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-02-21T15:02:40Z UCL-Energy researcher wins Sustainable Resources for Sustainable Cities Catalyst Grant http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/catalyst-grants Dr. Catalina Spataru , Senior Researcher at the UCL Energy Institute, has won one of the Sustainable Resources for Sustainable Cities Catalyst Grants with a project called 'Common Road to 2050: Energy Networks and Policy design (ENP2050)'. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-02-20T09:38:43Z UCL-Energy student comments on Green Deal launch http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/sofie-green-deal UCL Energy Institute PhD student Sofie Pelsmakers has commented on the Green Deal following the launch on Monday 28 January. Sofie's comments were also published in the Architect's Journal. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-01-30T11:45:45Z UCL-Energy lecturer named as member of DECC's Smarter Heating Controls Research Program Steering Group http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/michelle-shipworth-decc Michelle Shipworth , Lecturer in Energy and Social Sciences at the UCL Energy Institute, has been appointed as an external member on the Department for Energy and Climate Change's Smarter Heating Controls Research Program Steering Group. The aims of the research program will be to: The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-01-23T11:15:31Z Recruitment now open for 2013/14 - up to 15 fully funded PhD studentships available at UCL-Energy and UCL ISR http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/lolo-cdt-studentships-available As part of the London- Loughborough Centre for doctoral research in Energy Demand , UCL Energy Institute is offering up to 6 four year studentships (comprising MRes +  PhD )  in energy demand. Work alongside experienced researchers in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and become one of the energy pioneers of tomorrow. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Jennifer Luk 2013-01-23T10:52:57Z UCL-Energy students blog on current energy issues http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/students-blogs UCL Energy Institute PhD and MRes students have been complementing their studies by blogging on the latest topics in energy. The blogs cover a wide range of topics within energy, including: heat pumps, Passive cooling systems and energy consumption in the Middle East. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-01-22T11:41:39Z Join us: Opportunities at the UCL Energy Institute and UCL ISR http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/join-us-jan-2013 The UCL Energy Institute and partner institute the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources are advertising for the following posts: The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-01-15T15:50:58Z UCL-Energy PhD student named 'one of 12 women influencing sustainable architecture today' http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/sofie-influential-women UCL-Energy PhD student Sofie Pelsmakers has been named as one of the 12 women influencing sustainable architecture by respected publication The Architect's Journal . The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2013-01-15T15:09:14Z Skype Session for Prospective Postgraduate Students - Wednesday 16 January http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/skype-session-postgraduate-students UCL-Energy is offering two postgraduate programmes for 2013-14; the MRes in Energy Demand Studies and brand new MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment . The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Jennifer Luk 2012-12-13T11:35:06Z UCL-Energy collaborates on Low Carbon Networks Fund project http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/project-falcon Project Falcon is a major Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) project led by Western Power Distribution. It aims to explore methods for coping with increased demand for electricity. Traditionally, increased demand for electricity has been handled using reinforcement - essentially making the network stronger, for example with thicker cables. Project Falcon will test six alternatives to reinforcement. This project is linked to smart grids development and is to explore methods to manage new patterns of electricity demand and local generation. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2012-12-12T15:53:47Z UCL-Energy collaborates with Islington Council to understand fuel poverty http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/islington-fuel-poverty A small team from UCL-Energy, led by Professor Paul Ekins and Dr Paolo Agnolucci , has recently completed a project in collaboration with Islington Council to increase understanding of fuel poverty and how it can be targeted. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2012-12-12T14:33:01Z Join us: Lecturer in Energy Systems Modelling http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/lecturer-energy-systems-modelling The UCL Energy Institute is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Energy Systems Modelling. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to lead a multi-disciplinary research team in energy systems modelling (including models based on the TIMES platform), with associated PhD supervision and teaching in this area. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2012-12-12T11:07:40Z UCL-Energy welcomes 12 new members of staff http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/new-staff The Autumn term at the UCL Energy Institute has been busy with twelve new roles being filled. We would like to welcome: The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2012-12-11T15:45:16Z Professor Paul Ekins joins UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/energy/news/paul-ekins-isr Professor Paul Ekins was appointed Professor of Resources and Environment Policy and Director of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL ISR) in August 2012 and will lead on the Institute’s research, teaching and engagement programmes. Prof Ekins joins UCL ISR from UCL Energy Institute who are now co-partnered sharing space and administration in central London. Created in 2012, the vision of UCL ISR is a world of globally sustainable resource use. In pursuit of its Vision, the Mission of UCL ISR is to generate knowledge by supporting cross-disciplinary research approaches to promote the globally sustainable use of natural resources. UCL ISR has been established through the founding sponsorship of BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities and is a partner institute to the  UCL International Energy Policy Institute (UCL Australia) as well as UCL Energy Institute. The Bartlett: UCL's global faculty of the built environment. Ellie Jones 2012-12-11T15:10:34Z