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Energy policy briefings

An introduction to the energy policy in the UK

These briefings and position statements offer guidance towards effective policy-making based on sound engineering knowledge and experience.

Energy principles The IET energy principles

Understanding the broad principles underlying energy policy in the UK as a guide to future policy making

The IET energy principles

Standards for energy efficient motors IET briefing on energy efficient motors

Detailing the types of standards for energy efficient motors

IET briefing on energy efficient motors

Nuclear power in a diversified energy portfolio IET briefing on nuclear power in a diversified energy portfolio

The role of nuclear energy in a diversified energy mix

IET briefing on nuclear power in a diversified energy portfolio

Smart grids IET briefing on smart grids

This briefing introduces the importance of future smart grids to UK energy security, briefly describing the relationship between smart metering and smart grids and the steps required to achieve a good customer experience

IET briefing on smart grids

Smart grids - the wider picture IET briefing on smart grids - the wider picture

The creation of a smart grid in the UK requires collaboration between experts in energy, communications, IT and transport. This briefing is a tool for reaching a common understanding of the challenges and goals ahead.

Smart grids - the wider picture

UK Electricity Market Reform IET briefing on UK electricity market reform

This briefing looks at the requirements of future electricity markets; capacity mechanisms; feed-in tariffs; energy storage and inter-connectors; and the political risks

IET briefing on UK electricity market reform

Home Energy Revolution Home energy revolution

This briefing looks at how changes in energy usage will affect the energy supply, the consumer, and the UK electricity supply industry. It also considers how to balance the electricity supply and demand, and to increase control over energy use.

Home Energy Revolution

UK Energy Policy 1980-2010 UK Energy Policy 1980-2010: A history and lessons learnt

A review to mark 30 years of the Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies.

UK Energy Policy 1980-2010: A History and Lessons to be Learnt