DECC Low Emissions R&D Survey, 2008: Secure Access

The purpose of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) <i>Low Emissions R&D Survey, 2008</i> was to collect information on Research and Development (R&D) undertaken to develop material, products and processes with the main purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<br> <br> The survey covered both privately and publicly funded low carbon innovation, surveying the top 4,000 innovators in the country. The survey examined the main focus of R&D investment in new products and services relating to:<ul><li>lowering energy consumption</li><li>renewable energy</li><li>reducing cost of established low energy consumption technology</li><li>reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions</li><li>second generation biofuels</li><li>low carbon enabling products or technologies</li><li>nuclear energy</li></ul>The survey covered investment in low carbon R&D, as well as in later stage demonstration and deployment.<br> <br> With a 50% response rate, the survey provides only an indication of investment levels, and care should be taken when comparing with data based on different levels of response.<br> <br> <i>Linking to other business studies</i><br> These data contain Inter-Departmental Business Register reference numbers. These are anonymous but unique reference numbers assigned to business organisations. Their inclusion allows researchers to combine different business survey sources together. Researchers may consider applying for other business data to assist their research.<br/>