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Decarbonising Cooling in the UK: An Emerging Challenge for Homes and the Energy System

Tufayl Khan

Strategic Energy Innovation Analyst

With a Mathematics, Statistics and Business degree from LSE, and hands-on experience decoding market trends across the energy and natural-resources sector, Tufayl brings analytical precision and strategic insight to our team.

As Energised Futures’ new Strategic Energy Innovation Analyst, he is diving deep into the rapidly evolving energy innovation landscape, identifying emerging opportunities, and shaping the team’s long-term strategic direction.

Aleksei Mashlakov, PhD

Research & Innovation Manager

A second-gen electrical engineer with a PhD in energy markets, Aleksei leads research into energy flexibility and market innovation.

He’s driving next-gen grid solutions to power a smarter, greener, and more resilient energy future.

As periods of sustained heat become more frequent, cooling is emerging as a new test for the UK's energy system. Decarbonising Cooling in the UK: An Emerging Challenge for Homes and the Energy System explores how rising demand for cooling could shape future electricity peaks, place pressure on local networks and influence wider energy system planning.

Drawing on new modelling from Energised Futures, powered by Centrica, the report reveals why cooling demand is different from other forms of electricity use and how smarter, more flexible approaches could help keep homes comfortable while supporting a cleaner, more resilient grid.

As cooling moves from a niche issue to a national challenge, this report examines what it could mean for homes, networks and the future of the UK energy system. 

 

 

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Decarbonising Cooling in the UK: An Emerging Challenge for Homes and the Energy System 

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