Overview

Ember is a global energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy. The organisation envisions a future global energy system that is cheaper, cleaner, more efficient, and more secure, bringing affordable energy to all. While re-launched as Ember in 2020 to mark a new global focus on the electricity transition, the organisation’s experience transforming the energy system dates back to 2008 when it was founded as Sandbag.

Mission and focus areas

Ember’s mission is to create targeted data and policy insights that accelerate the transition to a clean, electrified energy future. Its focus areas include clean electricity (replacing fossil fuels with wind and solar), clean flexibility (investing in electricity grids), and electrification (powering transport, homes, and industries with electric technology). The organisation also focuses on limiting the impact of coal mine methane emissions.

Structure and governance

Ember is an independent, not-for-profit think tank and is the trading name of Ember Energy Research CIC, a Community Interest Company registered in England & Wales (#06714443). The organisation is led by a diverse team based across six continents, including energy analysts, data scientists, and communicators.

Programs and offerings

Ember provides a package of open data, trusted analysis, and data-driven insights. Key offerings include the Global Electricity Review, the China Energy Transition Review, and the Electricity Data Explorer, which allows users to track demand, generation, and emissions data by country. Other tools include the Global Renewable Target Tracker, monthly electricity datasets, and API access to open electricity data. The organisation also publishes regular insights, commentaries, and a “Graphic of the Week” series.

Our mission

Data into action
We create targeted data and policy insights that accelerate the transition to a clean, electrified energy future.