Location

Contact Information

Dr Jonathan Chenoweth – Director of Teaching & Learning CES

j.chenoweth@surrey.ac.uk

Additional Information

A week long course introducing energy use and the systems put in place to supply it that are responsible for the majority of the world’s emissions of carbon dioxide and hence, much climate change policy is directed towards the energy sector. Energy is also central to economic development and social welfare and thus, energy security and cost minimisation are high on national policy agendas.

Energy markets throughout the world are also evolving rapidly, with privatisation, competition, market structure and regulation remaining prominent issues in the UK, Europe and internationally. The range of challenges for energy policy is diverse and exciting.

This module focuses on the transitions needed from the current situations in energy use, supply, markets and policy, to those required as part of a long term, sustainable, low carbon energy system.

The programme includes:

• Introduction to energy: Overview of end use, supply, economics and policy
• Energy end use: Current patterns and trends (including transport)
• Energy conversion and supply: Overview of resources; functions of markets; focus on electricity, heat for buildings and transport fuels
• Low carbon energy options: Energy efficiency and other demand side actions; carbon capture and storage; renewables and nuclear
• Low carbon scenarios and energy system transitions; the Multi-Level Perspective and other frameworks for understanding system change, links to sustainable development and other policy objectives
• Accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy: Role of institutions, behavioural change and policy
• Open discussion on energy sector responses to climate change.

The programme is an in-person training event, taking place at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill campus, GU2 7XH 

Cancellations must be notified in writing ten working days before the event. A cancellation fee of 50% is charged for cancellations received within 10 working days before the training; Beyond this date, we charge full rate and do not give refunds. If no written notice of cancellation is received, no refund can be made. The University of Surrey reserves the right to cancel any event. In this case, the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged.