This magazine showcases some of Durham Energy Institute’s research, successes and activities. This winter 2013 issue looks at: Two elusive revolutions: The Arab Spring and the Fracking revolution; New experts at DEI; Benj Sykes of DONG Energy explores whether the Energy Bill enables low-carbon transformation; Future power generation technologies; Achieving research impact; Framing fracking: exploring public perceptions of this controversial technology; Keeping the lights on: local authority strategies to cut spending on street lighting; and DEI activity at the British Science Festival.