Prof Mari Martiskainen
@martiskainen.bsky.social
Professor of Energy and Society, University of Sussex, UK
Director, Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
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Let's challenge terms like "the energy poor" & call out broken system that causes inequities. New paper in @natenergy.nature.com led by @stefanb23.bsky.social w. @kcedano.bsky.social @lld8.bsky.social Tony Reames & Neil Simcock. 1/4
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We will discuss our latest paper on why language matters in energy policy, published in @natenergy.nature.com, on 23 Sep.
Come and hear from authors @stefanb23.bsky.social @kcedano.bsky.social & Tony Reames, plus special guest @harrimus.bsky.social.
See details on how to register below.
Come and hear from authors @stefanb23.bsky.social @kcedano.bsky.social & Tony Reames, plus special guest @harrimus.bsky.social.
See details on how to register below.
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📢 Registrations are open! Join our free webinar "Talking Home Energy Injustice" on 23 Sept 2025 to explore how language shapes responses to energy inequality. Hear from global experts & join the discussion. Register now!👇
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#energy #energyinjustice #inequality
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#energy #energyinjustice #inequality
September 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We will discuss our latest paper on why language matters in energy policy, published in @natenergy.nature.com, on 23 Sep.
Come and hear from authors @stefanb23.bsky.social @kcedano.bsky.social & Tony Reames, plus special guest @harrimus.bsky.social.
See details on how to register below.
Come and hear from authors @stefanb23.bsky.social @kcedano.bsky.social & Tony Reames, plus special guest @harrimus.bsky.social.
See details on how to register below.
Let's challenge terms like "the energy poor" & call out broken system that causes inequities. New paper in @natenergy.nature.com led by @stefanb23.bsky.social w. @kcedano.bsky.social @lld8.bsky.social Tony Reames & Neil Simcock. 1/4
#energysky 🔌💡
#energysky 🔌💡
June 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Let's challenge terms like "the energy poor" & call out broken system that causes inequities. New paper in @natenergy.nature.com led by @stefanb23.bsky.social w. @kcedano.bsky.social @lld8.bsky.social Tony Reames & Neil Simcock. 1/4
#energysky 🔌💡
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Reposted by Prof Mari Martiskainen
Energy demand reduction must lead the #NetZero transition, says @martiskainen.bsky.social .The £15M EDRC director emphasised reimagining #systems, not just technology. True #sustainability requires bridging #socialsciences with #engineering.
#Greensky
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#Greensky
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May 12, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Energy demand reduction must lead the #NetZero transition, says @martiskainen.bsky.social .The £15M EDRC director emphasised reimagining #systems, not just technology. True #sustainability requires bridging #socialsciences with #engineering.
#Greensky
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#Greensky
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📢 “Energy efficiency should be our first priority — it’s the cheapest fuel we have.”
EDRC Director @martiskainen.bsky.social joined BBC 5 Live Drive to discuss the Sizewell C nuclear plant & why demand reduction must come first.
🎧 Listen from 2:12:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
EDRC Director @martiskainen.bsky.social joined BBC 5 Live Drive to discuss the Sizewell C nuclear plant & why demand reduction must come first.
🎧 Listen from 2:12:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
June 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 “Energy efficiency should be our first priority — it’s the cheapest fuel we have.”
EDRC Director @martiskainen.bsky.social joined BBC 5 Live Drive to discuss the Sizewell C nuclear plant & why demand reduction must come first.
🎧 Listen from 2:12:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
EDRC Director @martiskainen.bsky.social joined BBC 5 Live Drive to discuss the Sizewell C nuclear plant & why demand reduction must come first.
🎧 Listen from 2:12:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
New blog post on why we need to consider people at the hear of #netzero transitions. Unlike some say, net zero policies are not doomed. Read more below:
👉Technology alone is not the solution.
In her latest blog, @martiskainen.bsky.social highlights 3 key points:
🌡️The science on climate change is clear
🤝People want climate action and clear government leadership
💚People must be at the centre of climate solutions
🔗 tinyurl.com/32xdxbku
#NetZero
In her latest blog, @martiskainen.bsky.social highlights 3 key points:
🌡️The science on climate change is clear
🤝People want climate action and clear government leadership
💚People must be at the centre of climate solutions
🔗 tinyurl.com/32xdxbku
#NetZero
Techno-optimism alone won’t fix climate change - Energy Demand Research Centre
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May 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New blog post on why we need to consider people at the hear of #netzero transitions. Unlike some say, net zero policies are not doomed. Read more below:
Inspiring @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social keynote lecture by @dharavyas.bsky.social, CEO of Energy UK this evening. UK has done well to stop coal; #renewables are getting cheaper, UK #emissions are going down. Adding renewables will decouple gas & electricity prices, which will help #energybills too.
April 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Inspiring @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social keynote lecture by @dharavyas.bsky.social, CEO of Energy UK this evening. UK has done well to stop coal; #renewables are getting cheaper, UK #emissions are going down. Adding renewables will decouple gas & electricity prices, which will help #energybills too.
Thank you @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @bath-iscc.bsky.social for hosting me for a visit to learn more about your #climate & #sustainability research, and connections to our @edrc-uk.bsky.social research. A full day of meetings so no photo of campus, but here is a quick pic of Bath anyway!
March 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Thank you @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @bath-iscc.bsky.social for hosting me for a visit to learn more about your #climate & #sustainability research, and connections to our @edrc-uk.bsky.social research. A full day of meetings so no photo of campus, but here is a quick pic of Bath anyway!
New blog on key priorities regarding the @thecccuk.bsky.social 7th Carbon Budget
📢 The UK must act on the Climate Change Committee’s advice. Christian Calvillo, @jrbarrett.bsky.social, @martiskainen.bsky.social and Hannah Corbett highlight 3 priorities:
✅ Clear leadership & public engagement
✅ Stronger energy demand monitoring
✅ A fair transition for all
tinyurl.com/daushfdb
✅ Clear leadership & public engagement
✅ Stronger energy demand monitoring
✅ A fair transition for all
tinyurl.com/daushfdb
Three priorities for Government in acting on the Climate Change Committee’s advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget - Energy Demand Research Centre
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March 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New blog on key priorities regarding the @thecccuk.bsky.social 7th Carbon Budget
New blog post reflecting on an event organised by @iea.org and hosted by @ec.europa.eu last week on widening participation in clean energy. We discussed particularly fairness of energy transitions. #energysky 🔌💡
🌍 How do we measure fairness in the clean energy transition? At the IEA workshop, @martiskainen.bsky.social shared insights on energy inequalities & the need for inclusive solutions.
👉 As the transition accelerates, we must center people in the conversation.
🔗Read the blog: tinyurl.com/p9yrk3ex
👉 As the transition accelerates, we must center people in the conversation.
🔗Read the blog: tinyurl.com/p9yrk3ex
EDRC represented at an IEA workshop on widening participation in clean energy programmes - Energy Demand Research Centre
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March 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New blog post reflecting on an event organised by @iea.org and hosted by @ec.europa.eu last week on widening participation in clean energy. We discussed particularly fairness of energy transitions. #energysky 🔌💡
As highlighted by @janrosenow.bsky.social, women remain underrepresented also in energy research leadership. In 2019, 420 female PIs representing 17% of EPSRC projects. For EPSCR grants over £10m, ONLY 6% of applications came from women. Needs to change!
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March 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As highlighted by @janrosenow.bsky.social, women remain underrepresented also in energy research leadership. In 2019, 420 female PIs representing 17% of EPSRC projects. For EPSCR grants over £10m, ONLY 6% of applications came from women. Needs to change!
Pic & data: www.ukri.org/wp-content/u...
Pic & data: www.ukri.org/wp-content/u...
Getting to #netzero has many benefits - as outlined in this report led by @studossett.bsky.social
“net zero is good for the economy, environment and society” - and can help reduce poverty
green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
“net zero is good for the economy, environment and society” - and can help reduce poverty
green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
Green uplift: how a net zero economy can reduce fuel and transport poverty » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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March 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Getting to #netzero has many benefits - as outlined in this report led by @studossett.bsky.social
“net zero is good for the economy, environment and society” - and can help reduce poverty
green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
“net zero is good for the economy, environment and society” - and can help reduce poverty
green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
The way we treat those most vulnerable in society shows the kind of society we live in. Many disabled people work (like myself) and many more want to work, but often barriers in society make it difficult. Address those barriers first before cutting vital benefits from disabled people. #pip
March 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The way we treat those most vulnerable in society shows the kind of society we live in. Many disabled people work (like myself) and many more want to work, but often barriers in society make it difficult. Address those barriers first before cutting vital benefits from disabled people. #pip
2 days of discussions in Brussels on widening participation in #cleanenergy, organised by @iea.org & @ec.europa.eu. Lovely to meet Aggeliki Aggeli & catch up w. @edrc-uk.bsky.social Advisory Board Chair @louisesunderland.bsky.social. Need better language, trust & clarity on benefits of clean energy.
March 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
2 days of discussions in Brussels on widening participation in #cleanenergy, organised by @iea.org & @ec.europa.eu. Lovely to meet Aggeliki Aggeli & catch up w. @edrc-uk.bsky.social Advisory Board Chair @louisesunderland.bsky.social. Need better language, trust & clarity on benefits of clean energy.
Thank you for the invite to talk, look forward to this!
Register now to hear from our high-profile guest speaker Professor Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social iskainen.bsky.social from @edrc-uk.bsky.social.
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This free event takes place on the University of Bath campus @uniofbath.bsky.social
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This free event takes place on the University of Bath campus @uniofbath.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Thank you for the invite to talk, look forward to this!
Our latest newsletter is out, check out latest activity from @edrc-uk.bsky.social below
📢 Our February Newsletter is out! 🚀 This month we feature : 2 policy briefs, 2 consultations, 2 blogs, members in the media, @martiskainen.bsky.social ’s DPTAC appointment & funding opportunities!
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February 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Our latest newsletter is out, check out latest activity from @edrc-uk.bsky.social below
Thanks for sharing Josh! It was great to see some of the @edrc-uk.bsky.social team in Leeds.
Very enjoyable to be up in Leeds meeting colleagues in person for the first time from the Governance and Place themes @edrc-uk.bsky.social. Some great discussions on the place-based well-being benefits of energy demand reduction measures
February 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thanks for sharing Josh! It was great to see some of the @edrc-uk.bsky.social team in Leeds.
Gillian Tett highlights innovation and policy (& a little sacrifice), in addressing climate crisis. Need the right language & trust, highlighting success stories in climate innovation. Also recognising how people engage with stories & politics. Great keynote at @bennett-innovate.bsky.social launch.
February 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Gillian Tett highlights innovation and policy (& a little sacrifice), in addressing climate crisis. Need the right language & trust, highlighting success stories in climate innovation. Also recognising how people engage with stories & politics. Great keynote at @bennett-innovate.bsky.social launch.
At the official launch of the new @bennett-innovate.bsky.social based at University of Sussex. Today’s event highlights how we can tackle the #climatecrisis through innovation & policy.
February 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
At the official launch of the new @bennett-innovate.bsky.social based at University of Sussex. Today’s event highlights how we can tackle the #climatecrisis through innovation & policy.
New policy brief now on how to make green choices fair for all. Work led by Christian Calvillo at @edrc-uk.bsky.social
🌍Making green choices fair for all. New policy brief by Christian Calvillo and @martiskainen.bsky.social calls for:
✅ Policies beyond financial incentives
✅ Flexible, targeted solutions
✅ Cross-sector integration
✅ Holistic solutions reduce costs & improve outcomes
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/4hjcwcsv
✅ Policies beyond financial incentives
✅ Flexible, targeted solutions
✅ Cross-sector integration
✅ Holistic solutions reduce costs & improve outcomes
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/4hjcwcsv
Understanding the barriers and impacts of green choices on people with protected characteristic - Energy Demand Research Centre
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February 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
New policy brief now on how to make green choices fair for all. Work led by Christian Calvillo at @edrc-uk.bsky.social
Delighted to announce I've been appointed as member of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). DPTAC is an independent committee that provides advice to the Department for Transport (DfT) on the #transport needs of disabled people – particularly on ministerial policy priorities.
New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to travel easily and with dignity.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Delighted to announce I've been appointed as member of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). DPTAC is an independent committee that provides advice to the Department for Transport (DfT) on the #transport needs of disabled people – particularly on ministerial policy priorities.
New research from @edrc-uk.bsky.social on how to shift to #sustainable #diets, also featured in @thetimes.com this week.
Key take aways:
Support for a shift in the national diet, including reduced #meat & #dairy consumption.
Sustain local business and #farmers.
Promote fair food policies.
Key take aways:
Support for a shift in the national diet, including reduced #meat & #dairy consumption.
Sustain local business and #farmers.
Promote fair food policies.
🌱 New Policy Brief Alert! 🌱
How can the UK shift to healthier, more sustainable diets? Findings from the EDRC Citizens’ Panel show support for reducing meat & dairy, sustain local business and farmers & promoting fair food policies. Read more in the latest policy brief: tinyurl.com/3myfpkw5
How can the UK shift to healthier, more sustainable diets? Findings from the EDRC Citizens’ Panel show support for reducing meat & dairy, sustain local business and farmers & promoting fair food policies. Read more in the latest policy brief: tinyurl.com/3myfpkw5
February 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New research from @edrc-uk.bsky.social on how to shift to #sustainable #diets, also featured in @thetimes.com this week.
Key take aways:
Support for a shift in the national diet, including reduced #meat & #dairy consumption.
Sustain local business and #farmers.
Promote fair food policies.
Key take aways:
Support for a shift in the national diet, including reduced #meat & #dairy consumption.
Sustain local business and #farmers.
Promote fair food policies.
Reposted by Prof Mari Martiskainen
📢Our January Newsletter is out!! We talk about our flexible #fund and #webinars, a #blog discussing #Heathrow's expansion plan, media interviews, @martiskainen.bsky.social's achievement, a new #vacancy and new #funding opportunities!
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January 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢Our January Newsletter is out!! We talk about our flexible #fund and #webinars, a #blog discussing #Heathrow's expansion plan, media interviews, @martiskainen.bsky.social's achievement, a new #vacancy and new #funding opportunities!
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#Heathrow airport expansion decision doesn't align w. UK's #climate targets. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate only goes so far: SAF target is 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK from 2025, growing to 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040. Not to mention local noise & air pollution.
January 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#Heathrow airport expansion decision doesn't align w. UK's #climate targets. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate only goes so far: SAF target is 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK from 2025, growing to 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040. Not to mention local noise & air pollution.
Good to see strong commitment from Europe to climate action.
All continents will have to deal with the growing burden of climate change.
Its impact is impossible to ignore.
The Paris Agreement continues to be humanity’s best hope.
Europe will stay the course.
And we’ll keep working with all nations that want to stop global warming.
Its impact is impossible to ignore.
The Paris Agreement continues to be humanity’s best hope.
Europe will stay the course.
And we’ll keep working with all nations that want to stop global warming.
January 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Good to see strong commitment from Europe to climate action.
Researchers working in #energydemand, check out our @edrc-uk.bsky.social Flexible Fund. Now more than ever we need international collaborations to address pressing research questions on energy demand. We look forward to receiving your proposals!
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📣 Check out the EDRC Flexible Fund! Applications are open for the Rapid Projects Fund (£50k), International Fund (£10k, deadline is 1 February) and Early Career Fund (£72). Join us in advancing UK energy demand research! Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/4wtcx7nd
January 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Researchers working in #energydemand, check out our @edrc-uk.bsky.social Flexible Fund. Now more than ever we need international collaborations to address pressing research questions on energy demand. We look forward to receiving your proposals!
#energysky 🔌💡
#energysky 🔌💡