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Prof Mari Martiskainen

@martiskainen.bsky.social
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Professor of Energy and Society, 125th Anniversary Chair, University of Birmingham, UK Director, Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) Like spotting 🐿️🌳🐝 My neurodiverse views #energysky 🔌💡

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Some big news for January. I started a new position at @unibirmingham.bsky.social as one of their new 125th Anniversary Chairs. Very excited about this opportunity and look forward to highlighting the work of @edrc-uk.bsky.social in the new role too. Also big thanks @sussex.ac.uk for the past 19yrs.
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
At EDRC, we welcome the publication of the Warm Homes Plan. Our latest blog breaks down why it matters: www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/wa... It centres energy demand reduction, with plans for solar, batteries, cleaner heating, better insulation and fairer costs.
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Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history
Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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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Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) @bath-iscc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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 👉 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
Prof Mari Martiskainen stands in front of a PowerPoint slide which says 'Energy Demand Research Centre'.Prof Martiskainen and Prof Whitmarsh, Co-Director of the ISCC, point to a graph on a slide entitled 'Energy demand as the first fuel'
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
📢 “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/...
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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:
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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!
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
New blog on key priorities regarding the @thecccuk.bsky.social 7th Carbon Budget
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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 🔌💡
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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...
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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/...
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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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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Thank you for the invite to talk, look forward to this!
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Our latest newsletter is out, check out latest activity from @edrc-uk.bsky.social below
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Thanks for sharing Josh! It was great to see some of the @edrc-uk.bsky.social team in Leeds.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
New policy brief now on how to make green choices fair for all. Work led by Christian Calvillo at @edrc-uk.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
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.
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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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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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.
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
📢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! 👉 Read it: tinyurl.com/3sfa6nep 📭 Subscribe: edrc.eo.page/gf34q
Green poster saying "Check out our January Newsletter"
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
#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.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Good to see strong commitment from Europe to climate action.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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 🔌💡
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The @edrc-uk.bsky.social is doing introductions to our 5 main #energydemand research themes. Below is a quick snapshot of Equity, led by Prof Karen Turner
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The @edrc-uk.bsky.social is doing introductions to our 5 main #energydemand research themes. Below is a quick snapshot of Governance, led by @contourgeek.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The @edrc-uk.bsky.social is doing introductions to our 5 main #energydemand research themes. Below is a quick snapshot of Place, led by @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
@edrc-uk.bsky.social is highlighting all our main five #energydemand research themes this week. Below is a snapshot of Flexibility theme led by Jacopo Torriti.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
@edrc-uk.bsky.social is highlighting all our main five #energydemand research themes this week. Below is a snapshot of Futures them led by @jrbarrett.bsky.social
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🤔 How do we enhance people’s quality of life whilst also meeting our emissions reduction targets? Our 'Futures' research theme seeks to understand the complex process of transformative change that will be needed to deliver a large-scale reduction in energy demand: www.edrc.ac.uk/research/fut...
Futures postcard, with white text over green background. The text says: "Futures: By listening to people and studying how we use electricity, we aim to find ways to consume less energy in the future".
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Energy Demand Research Centre is now on Bsky too!
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Excited to announce that the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC), which I direct together w. Prof Sara Walker, is now on BSky. Follow @edrc-uk.bsky.social for updates on how we address #energydemand in buildings, transport & industry. Updates to come on research themes, findings, news & events.
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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Great first day at the @ukri.org Research Leadership Symposium. Plenty of inspiring ideas and interesting conversations, including a lunchtime stroll around York in sub zero conditions with @martiskainen.bsky.social …and Paddington.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
This is the devastating impact of #climatechange. Image of Los Angeles burning captured from BBC news. So many people losing their homes. We need a real societal shift to mitigate & adapt: reduce energy demand, burn less fossil fuels, shift to renewables and build resilience across society.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Attending a 2-day UKRI research leadership development course in York. Intense and really useful 1st day, but also time for a little walk around town.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
New article out in @ippr.bsky.social Progressive Review focusing on #transport inequities. Thanks for the opportunity to write for this. Thanks also to @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social and Christian Calvillo for helpful review comments!
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Look forward to reading this in full & whether we also get ambitious action related to #energydemand (e.g in buildings & transport).
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Govt new clean #electricity action plan being unveiled today. Welcome news on push for renewables, action on grid & planning. Yet we will not reach #netzero without action on #energydemand too, esp. in #buildings and #transport. #energysky www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
Government delivers on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change to build an energy system that can bring down bills for households and businesses for good.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
At @ukerc.bsky.social Review of Energy Policy 2024 launch at Cardiff. Meysam Qadrdan highlighting that 90% of energy in Wales comes from fossil fuels but large potential for #offshorewind & #heat #electrification. Needs upskilling, new jobs & coordination across scales. #energysky
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Tyler Norris @tnorris.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Going to keep amplifying this, and I added “Use 🔌💡 in posts for #energysky” to my profile — and encourage others to do so!
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
New blog post from @madeleinepauker.bsky.social on our research on place-based #retrofit cases with @seloncommenergy.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
@mcbrisbois.bsky.social speaking at @climatechangebh.bsky.social launch. To decarbonise Brighton & Hove, need focus on financing (e.g. green mortgages), politics (e.g. stories of good experience w. new tech) & delivery (e.g. who to trust to do the work). Check out also @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Cllr Tim Rowkins explaining that Brighton & Hove produces 795 tonnes of CO2 #emissions & has 30% of housing built pre-1900. New report outlines proposals for fabric improvement, #heatnetworks, #heatpumps, #EV chargers, #solar PV & electricity grid. @climatechangebh.bsky.social
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Packed room at the launch of @climatechangebh.bsky.social. @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social co-director Marie Claire Brisbois will be one the main speakers of the night #localclimateaction #climateaction
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
One of the last papers from our 3-year 'Fuel and transport poverty in the UK energy transition' (FAIR) project out now. We looked at double #energy & #transport injustices across the UK, this paper focusing on geospatial analysis. Thanks @stefanb23.bsky.social for leading the paper. #energyjustice
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Stefan Bouzarovski @stefanb23.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
New paper out, with support from @edrc-uk.bsky.social. Geospatial analyses show that coastal, rural, highland & inner-city areas in the UK are most likely to be affected by double energy and transport injustices. We hope this will be of interest to the #energyjustice & #climatejustice community.
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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
We are hiring an Impact and Engagement Project Officer at Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC), to work closely with our wonderful Impact and Engagement Manager Sarah Higginson, and the wider centre team. See below for more details and how to apply: www.edrc.ac.uk/join-us/
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Jobs - Energy Demand Research Centre
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