Contents


The energy challenge Dr Simon Harrison


The energy system dilemma Duncan Botting


The whole system: how policy, commerce, technology and society make a difference Gareth Evans & Duncan Botting


The whole system: how policy, commerce, technology and society make a difference Jeff Douglas & Dr Nick Eyre


A framework for a whole systems approach Philip New & Eric Brown


Fossil fuels: end of the beginning, or start of the end? Professor Stuart Haszeldine


Electricity: the challenges ahead Professor Roger Kemp


The heat is on Jeff Douglas


An opportunity intersection Paul Zanelli


Building for the future Professor John Counsell & Dr Matt Stewart


Delivering smart meters Lynne McDonald


Maintaining power quality for future energy Dr Bill Drury & Dr Norman Macleod


Storage matters Sotiris Georgiopoulos & Robert Friel


People and energy James O’Toole


Integrating cities into the whole energy system Dr Colin Birchenall


Architecting the energy system of the future Professor Graham Ault


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