Scientific activities

A sound science base is vital for DECC to be able to deliver its objectives. DECC’s scientists provide expertise in a wide range of areas including climate science, energy systems and geology. Our scientists and engineers are involved in every stage of policy development and delivery, providing analysis and research in the following areas:

  • Understanding climate changedesert landscape

    Providing evidence on:

    • UK greenhouse gas emissions for national and international reporting
    • underpinning climate science to support all DECC goals and international negotiations
    • projections of greenhouse gas emissions pathways and their associated impacts 

       
     
  • Cutting emissionsoil refinery

    Providing:

    • expertise on innovative, new energy technologies and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) demonstrations
    • analysis of the energy potential and environmental impacts of renewable energy technologies
    • evidence on the safe development of nuclear energy sources in the UK  
       
     
  • Reducing energy demandhand on smart meter

    Providing:

    • assessment of the benefits and costs of energy-saving technologies to provide analytical support to all policies, but particularly the Green Deal 
    • in-depth understanding of the way energy is used in in homes across the UK 
    • input into the delivery of maximum benefits from the rollout of smart meters 

       
  • Future of the energy systemMan climbing pylon

    Providing:

    • evidence for the 2050 pathways model
    • analysis to support the development of a smarter, more robust energy grid
    • evidence on the future of fossil fuels
    • horizon scanning for game-changing technologies 

 

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