ERA response to the Energy Security Strategy
Our Director, Professor Martin Freer welcomes the government's energy security strategy, but asks that the ambitions are matched by the appropriate level of funding.
Midlands Partners Collaborate To Unlock The UK’s Hydrogen Potential for Road Freight
ERA and partners across the Midlands, are collaborating to position the region as a world leader in the development and use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
NEW PROGRAMME PUTS THE MIDLANDS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HYDROGEN INNOVATION
A new programme called 'HyDEX' has been launched which is designed to support and foster and creation of a new hydrogen economy in the UK’s Midlands.
Devolved regional powers offer the chance to make a difference to net zero
In this Op Ed from the Times (13/07/21), Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands explains why he believes that the region is the ideal place for a new green industrial revolution to start and why ERA is playing a critical role.
Energy Research Accelerator supports regional plan to help create tens of thousands of new green jobs
ERA has played a vital role in the development of the Midlands Engine’s ‘Ten Point Plan for Green Growth’ which was launched today. The plan aims to create almost 200,000 new jobs by 2041.
ERA holds ‘Accelerating to COP26’ regional energy roundtable
The Energy Research Accelerator recently held a roundtable for ministers and business people to discuss how regional innovation can help the UK achieve its national climate goals.
24 Mar 2021
Universities and businesses call for government funding for ERA’s ‘Big Ideas’ to create jobs and bring investment to the Midlands
The vice-chancellors of the eight universities in the Midlands Innovation partnership have written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy asking them to support the Energy
ERA’s response to the Budget
Following the 2021 Budget, ERA suggests that the Autumn Spending Review needs to focus on measures to address the great challenge of our generation - climate change.
ERA’s ‘Big Ideas’ letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business
ERA's 'Big Ideas' letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business
An Open Letter to the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer…
20 Nov 2020
ERA launches Big Ideas podcasts
The Energy Research Accelerator has launched a new series of podcasts about its Big Ideas