Ricardo, an independent consultancy, is at the forefront of supporting the energy industry in transitioning towards a clean, resilient, and low carbon world. Their team of engineers, economists, and policy specialists assist clients in decarbonizing their energy use, covering areas from fossil fuel phase-out in electricity generation to the adoption of low carbon heat and transport solutions. They provide services such as renewable energy assessment, design, and implementation to help clients achieve their decarbonization ambitions. Ricardo's expertise also lies in integrating renewable and conventional energy technologies into existing networks, which includes large hydropower schemes, thermal power stations, wind farms, and biomass-fired plants. The consultancy's heat decarbonisation team aids both public and private sectors in developing strategies for transitioning to low carbon heating, utilizing innovative technologies like bioenergy, carbon capture with storage, alternative fuels such as hydrogen, and biofuels.