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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 24d

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · 24d

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.

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · 28d

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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 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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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Full paper is available from the link below:

www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/la...

#energysky 🔌💡

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Language of ‘energy poverty’ stigmatizes citizens, says new study - Energy Demand Research Centre

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Jun 17

We urge researcher and policymakers to rethink the language they use to describe people having difficulty paying energy bills. The way research & policy talks about these inequities shapes thinking and approaches to energy challenges. 3/4

#energysky 🔌💡

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Terms like "the fuel poor" have implications about shame and hard work, or the lack of it. The suggestion is - if you worked a bit harder, or managed money more carefully, you'd be able to pay energy bills. But the problems are not the fault of individuals - they are systemic. 2/4

#energysky 🔌💡

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Jun 17

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 · May 12

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 · Jun 11

📢 “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 · May 2

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:

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · May 2

👉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

Techno-optimism alone won’t fix climate change - Energy Demand Research Centre

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Apr 2

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 · Mar 31

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 · Mar 27

New blog on key priorities regarding the @thecccuk.bsky.social 7th Carbon Budget

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Mar 27

📢 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

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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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Mar 20

There are a lot of systemic reasons why women are not applying more, not least the internal requirements for PIs in some institutions. Sorry to hear of your experience😕

Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Mar 20

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 🔌💡

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Mar 19

🌍 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

EDRC represented at an IEA workshop on widening participation in clean energy programmes - Energy Demand Research Centre

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Mar 19

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 · Mar 18

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/...

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

green-alliance.org.uk

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Mar 18

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 · Mar 14

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 · Mar 14

Thank you for the invite to talk, look forward to this!

Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) @bath-iscc.bsky.social · Mar 13

Register now to hear from our high-profile guest speaker Professor Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social iskainen.bsky.social from @edrc-uk.bsky.social.

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prof-mari-...

This free event takes place on the University of Bath campus @uniofbath.bsky.social

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our latest newsletter is out, check out latest activity from @edrc-uk.bsky.social below

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Feb 27

📢 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!

👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/2bezprew
📭 Subscribe to our newsletter here: edrc.eo.page/gf34q

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Feb 27

Thanks for sharing Josh! It was great to see some of the @edrc-uk.bsky.social team in Leeds.

Dr Josh Lait @joshualait.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Feb 27

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 · Feb 27

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 · Feb 27

New policy brief now on how to make green choices fair for all. Work led by Christian Calvillo at @edrc-uk.bsky.social

Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Feb 26

🌍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

Understanding the barriers and impacts of green choices on people with protected characteristic - Energy Demand Research Centre

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Prof Mari Martiskainen @martiskainen.bsky.social · Feb 20

I will highlight experience of hidden disabilities (e.g. neurodiversity). I'm a member of DPTAC's Rail Working Group, and Research & Evidence Working Group, so will bring research expertise to the role. Look forward to working w. DPTAC members, secretariat & civil service colleagues in the new role!