North East Energy Partners
North East England has a proud history of pioneering developments in the field of energy. North East coal helped drive the industrial revolution when Charles Parson developed the world's first steam turbine in 1884, which was used to drive modern power generation plants, and also led the way in renewable developments, with Cragside, home of William George Armstrong, being the first home in the world powered by hydroelectric power.
Energy remains central to this region and its businesses in the 21st century. North East England is leading the UK’s efforts in tackling climate change and security of supply for all with demonstrable expertise in many areas ranging from offshore oil and gas exploration, to the development and commercialisation of renewable technologies, and the introduction of innovative schemes which address fuel poverty and growing demand for skills from industry.
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Energy North East does not represent one single organisation nor a single activity, rather it covers all organisations and activities that are involved in or have an interest in energy issues affecting or ongoing in the North East.
Here, you will find links to the many diverse energy organisations and activities in the North East, details of regional policies and strategies in energy, and a showcase of projects in the region which demonstrate its unique attributes.
The Energy Leadership Council (ELC) builds on a long term track record of business-driven collaborative research, development and deployment developed in conjunction with One NorthEast (ONE) and the regional Science and Industry Council.
Providing strategic guidance and advice to facilitate the development of the energy industries in the North East, the ELC will also provide high-level coordination to relevant organisations and activities, and champion major projects and investment. It’s set-up links the region to national and international industrial, academic and political leaders, and it is anticipated that this unique focus will draw together key players and make regional partnerships truly sustainable.
Energy Research North East England (ERNEE) is a collaborative partnership between three of the region's universities (Durham, Newcastle and Northumbria) and the region's Centres of Excellence, namely New and Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth and the Centre for Process Innovation on Teeside. The partnership intends to establish North East England as the energy capital of the UK.