Addressing future energy challenges

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Durham University is part of a new national centre which will explore ways of improving energy efficiency, reducing customers' bills and lowering carbon emissions. As the availability of fossil fuels declines and traditional energy structures become obsolete, it is essential we develop new energy sources that can also help counter the threat of climate change, as well as building smarter, flexible and integrated energy systems. Durham's experts are at the forefront of developing these new energy solutions, which has been further enhanced by the University's role in the new EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration. Researching energy sources & systems Under the umbrella of Durham Energy Institute , research includes: Recent research into the use of waste industrial heat and natural geothermal heat that could provide warmth to UK homes for 100 years and cut carbon emissions by up to 40 per cent.