RC-UK Energy Programme: Heat and the City
Exploring affordable, low carbon community heating in cold climate cities.
Our research
- 'What works' for delivering successful community/low carbon/energy efficient heating systems in Northern European cities?
- In-depth case studies: Edinburgh and Glasgow sustainable heating initiatives.
- Do city-wide approaches to sustainable heating and energy efficiency provide effective practical, financial and environmental benefits?
Our approach
- Multi-disciplinary team, encompassing the social, environmental and engineering sciences.
- Working with government, city councils, community groups, businesses and public bodies, drawing on and sharing experience.
- Helping cities solve the combined social, political and technical challenges of heating city buildings more efficiently and securely, while reducing carbon emissions.
For more information, please visit the project website at www.heatandthecity.org.uk
This research is funded by the UK Research Council’s (RCUK) Energy Programme. The Energy Programme is a RCUK cross council initiative supported by EPSRC, ESRC, NERC, BBSRC and STFC. www.rcukenergy.org.uk
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5 October 2011