Directory of Energy Poverty Researchers

I am an interdisciplinary energy researcher currently investigating the interconnections between social factors of heat decarbonisation, e.g. fuel poverty, thermal comfort, health impacts, public acceptability, safety, etc., with the economic and environmental factors and their role in delivering a just and sustainable transition. Prior to this I worked for almost 7 years in building energy services and the energy-environment startup ecosystem.

I'm a researcher, campaigner, and journalist specialising in fuel poverty and energy policy, but with much broader interests and expertise including an extensive record of working with the media. In addition to the listed posts I'm a Member of the Board of Directors and Convenor of the Energy Working Group at the Scottish 'think and do' tank, Common Weal; an Associate of 100% Renewable UK; and Director of Professional Engagement at Pattiesmuir Ltd, a new company focussed on training and reskilling professionals for green jobs.

The main objective of my research is to advice EU citizens and stakeholders to properly assess and address energy poverty. My main professional goal is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy conversion systems and buildings to ensure proper environmental and socio-economic integration.

I have a detailed knowledge of fuel poverty and policy in the UK over the last 30 years. I am particularly interested in the geographic distribution of fuel poverty, on which I have just completed a paper (with Cait Robinson). This found current policy using Energy Company Obligations (ECO) is not well targeted on areas in greatest need.

I have worked at National Energy Action (NEA) for four years, focussing on shaping the energy market so that it works well for fuel poor and vulnerable households, as well as campaigning for a fair and affordable transition to net zero.

I work on understanding the energy challenges faced by communities in the Global South and finding ways to address them. If you’re interested in these issues, I’m happy to chat and share what I’ve been working on.

I am a principal investigator of multiple national and international research and consultancy projects and high-level policy support studies on buildings' energy efficiency, energy poverty, sustainable cities, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. I am part of the Coordination team of EPAH - EU Energy Poverty Advisory Hub for DG Energy, European Commission, where we have been conducting research on national and local indicators, mapping energy poverty actions worldwide, and supporting EU local authorities for energy poverty mitigation.

I am doing multi-site research over time in England and Australia, and across Europe. While this work is not comparative per se, it provides insights into place based actions towards net zero and the inequalities and exclusionary effects of such policies and practices.

Beyond my research activities, I am mostly concerned with carrying the scientific knowledge accumulated on energy poverty to the policy-making arena. Besides actively engaging with policymakers whenever possible, I aim to expand awareness on the multi-disciplinary implications of energy poverty towards other academic and civil society fields.

I am interested in how people experience fuel poverty in daily life, as well as how policy and the energy market shape these experiences. I also research the transition to Net Zero, and how it is likely to impact on those that are already vulnerable (including those already in fuel poverty).

My research focuses on the development of evidence-based built environment decarbonisation policy that is inclusive (considers all sectors of the building stock) & resilient (to future climate change). I am an expert in identifying equitable solutions for Hard to Decarbonise Homes, where the reduction of carbon emissions involves costs that are higher, barriers that are more difficult to overcome, or solutions that are more complex to implement

I am a Research Associate with the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at Loughborough University. My role involves developing and undertaking quantitative analysis of large data sets, in order to identify patterns and trends related to low income and fuel poverty.

I am a policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), the UK professional body for people who work or have an interest in housing. At CIH I lead our policy work on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation.

I am an expert in the relationship between climate policy, fuel poverty, and policy. I strongly believe that we can address climate change goals (e.g. net zero) in a fair and just way that lifts the most vulnerable out of fuel poverty.