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IET Energy is passionate about low-carbon ‘smart’ energy systems. We focus on opportunities for engineering and technology in this innovative space and provide independent, impartial thought leadership on the subjects relevant today and in the future.

To achieve this we bring together experts from industry, academia and government, in neutral and impartial environments to deliver programmes of activity, inspired by innovation across the energy sector from generation to distribution and beyond.

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Enabling the DSO transition

Enabling the Distribution System Operator (DSO) transition - IET comments to the Electricity System Operator (ESO) on 21 May 2021.
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What is net zero and why is it necessary?

Decarbonising quickly and effectively to hit our net-zero target by 2050 requires urgent, clear and decisive leadership. It will require large-scale political and policy action and it will need a great number of actions to be taken simultaneously.
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Bright Sparks: the future of green energy conference

On 13 April 2021 in collaboration with the Arkwright Scholarship Programme we hosted a conference for Arkwright scholars to acquire knowledge about the powerful, transformative forces surrounding energy that will change the global economy, business and society.
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Reports and white papers

Our climate crisis: who’s responsible for addressing climate change?

In our recent IET Green Preferences Survey, we asked UK respondents whose responsibility it is to address climate change. UK adults place 23% of total responsibility with their national Government, 16% of this responsibility at the individual level, and 10% on science and technology. Who do you think is responsible for reducing our climate impact?

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Government policy and submissions

We inform and influence policymakers on a variety of engineering and technology issues through expert guidance, consultations and collaborations.

Expert Panels

Meet the current members of the Energy thought leadership panels.

Sector newsletters

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Contact us

Find out more about the Strategic Engagement & Partnerships (SEP) team and know who to contact with any questions related to IET thought leadership.

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