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The co-evolutionary relationship between Energy Service Companies and the UK energy system: Implications for a low-carbon transition

Hannon, Matthew J.; Foxon, Timothy J.; Gale, William F. - In: Energy Policy 61 (2013) C, pp. 1031-1045

in the transition to a low-carbon UK energy system? To answer these, the paper examines the core characteristics of the … into how ESCos might help to shape the future UK energy system. We suggest that institutional and technological changes … within the UK energy system could result in a more favourable selection environment for ESCos, consequently enabling the ESCo …

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Thermodynamic and carbon analyses of micro-generators for UK households

Allen, S.R.; Hammond, G.P. - In: Energy 35 (2010) 5, pp. 2223-2234

Micro-generators have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security by providing heat or electricity either from renewable sources, or via the more efficient use of fossil fuels. Such potential is often, however, unquantified or unclear, and hence a thermodynamic and...

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