Review of how science and technology could contribute to better energy management in the future: overview report
The report examines the future of energy management in the UK, focusing on reducing energy use and exploring new technologies for clean energy sources.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | January 4, 2007 |
| Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 12 |
Methods
The research method included structured discussions with professionals, a review of other agencies' energy futures studies, and a workshop with experts based on commissioned state-of-science papers. The findings were drawn from these three evidence strands.
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Key Insights
The report provides an overview of the current state of energy use and supply in the UK, discussing the need for reduced energy consumption and the exploration of new technologies for clean energy. It emphasizes the importance of integrating social sciences with technological developments, the potential of existing and future technologies to improve energy efficiency, and the challenges of behavior change and infrastructure. The report also highlights the critical role of materials science in achieving technological breakthroughs and the need for a multidisciplinary, long-term approach to energy challenges.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2007 publication year | English publication language | behavior change | co2 emissions | energy management | infrastructure | long-term strategy | materials science | multidisciplinary approach | security of supply | social sciences | technology | united kingdom geographic scope