Earth Notes: General Bibliography (govUK2025outlook)
General public bibliography for EOU and related research. #bibliography #dataset
- [govUK2025outlook] UK Government Office for Science Research and analysis: Net Zero Technology Outlook (accessed ), UK Government Office for Science, copyright UK Open Government Licence v3.0 (dataset) (BibTeX).
abstract
The Net Zero Technology Outlook is a futures exercise that sets out a 'best estimate' of the technology mix needed in key emitting sectors to reach net zero by 2050, and identifies the research, development and demonstration (RD&D) needed to get there. The Outlook provides a strategic overview to help orient decision-making across government and the research community in support of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The Outlook does not reflect UK government policy or official positions.
note
[Quote: "Heat and buildings: sector overview ... The majority of emissions in this sector (67%) come from residential buildings[footnote 2]. Most of the UK's current (old and poorly insulated) housing stock will likely remain in 2050. Household demand for space heating may decrease at a national level (assuming improved insulation and energy efficiency of housing stock), while cooling will likely increase towards 2050. ... Heating and cooling: Low or zero-carbon heating solutions: Heat pumps for space heating in residential and commercial buildings: mostly air-water, but also ground-water and air-air (the latter offering cooling potential) District heating: large heat pumps or exchangers sourcing heat from shallow ground, water (including mine water) and waste heat for densely populated areas and large buildings Resistive electric heating technologies and hybrid heat pump systems may play a niche role"]