Britain's energy future
Britain’s energy in the spotlight at IDLES conference
Energy system experts met at Imperial College London this week to explore new evidence on Britain’s transition to low-carbon energy.
Stories written by Conor McNally
Heat pumps
Heat pumps: How early adopters can help unlock an installation boom
New measures are needed to build consumer confidence in low-carbon heating, according to a new Imperial College report.
Intelligent manufacturing
Partnership targets radical transformation of process manufacturing
Imperial and China’s Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) have launched a new partnership on intelligent process manufacturing.
Women in power
Meet the women breaking new ground in the power sector
Women are underrepresented in the global power sector, but the industry is changing for the better, according to some of its leading engineers.
Future energy
Green city sparks imagination of young festival-goers
From pedal power to magnetic trains, young visitors to the Great Exhibition Road Festival were brimming with ideas for powering low-carbon cities.
Smart energy
Privacy improvements could enable smart meters to unlock lower energy bills
Realising the full potential of smart meters requires a new approach to data privacy, according to a report published this week by Energy Futures Lab.
Low Carbon Heating
Heat pump roll-out must be urgent home heating priority for government
The government must focus on deploying currently available low-carbon heating solutions to rapidly cut home heating emissions, a new report concludes.
Energy Futures Lab
Energy Futures Lab welcomes Peter Childs as Co-Director
Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London’s global energy institute, is delighted to welcome Professor Peter Childs FREng as Co-Director.
Diversity in energy
'Culture shift' needed to improve energy sector diversity
More inclusive policies and better training for managers are key to improving diversity in the energy sector, industry experts say.
Global energy transition
Former UN diplomat calls for ‘bold political leadership’ on energy transitions
Former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr Kandeh Yumkella delivered the 2021 Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture on the urgency of the energy transition.
