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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
Higher Education
Research for an affordable and secure low energy future
About us
The Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) undertakes research for an affordable and secure low energy future. Our interdisciplinary research programme identifies evidence-based energy demand reductions for a sustainable and more equitable future. We address the unique opportunity to realise benefits from energy demand reductions in industry, businesses, transport and homes. We explore the delivery of integrated technological and social change to rapidly reduce emissions, secure prosperity, reduce inequality and improve quality of life. We work closely with partners from policy, industry, civil society and academia. EDRC is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council [grant number EP/Y010078/1].
- Website
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www.edrc.ac.uk
External link for Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Brighton
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Energy demand, Building energy efficiency, Sustainable tranport, Flexible energy systems, Whole Energy Systems, Place-based solutions, Equity, Just transitions, AI, Research methods, and Industry energy use
Locations
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Brighton, GB
Employees at Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
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Mari Martiskainen
Professor of Energy and Society at University of Sussex; Director, Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC); Member, Sussex Energy Group
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Louise Sunderland
Managing Principal at The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), Chair of the Advisory Board for the UK Energy Demand Research Centre, Advisory Board…
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Katie Hiscock
Operations Manager and Sustainability Champion
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Kanika Balani
PhD researcher at Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex and Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
Updates
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📢 New blog from Andy Yuille and Alice Garvey! 🌍 A UK citizens’ panel strongly supports eating less meat and dairy for health and sustainability—but they reject imposed dietary changes. Freedom of choice is essential, as diets are shaped by personal, medical, and cultural factors. Instead, they call for: ✅ Stronger leadership, but worry that short-term politics will get in the way ✅ An approach that protects marginalised communities, farmers, and small businesses ✅ Education and public engagement to shift norms, especially through schools and trusted messengers 🚨 90% support tougher food industry regulations, including advertising restrictions and promotion of sustainable diets. 💰 65% back a price cap on healthy, low-emission foods, but stress it must be designed carefully to avoid unintended consequences. 🔗 Read the full blog for key insights: https://lnkd.in/gj7XjjWw Involve Lancaster University University of Leeds University of Birmingham
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) reposted this
Immigrants, ethnic minorities, and low-income earners in the UK are likely to struggle to get affordable and reliable transport. Professor Mari Martiskainen studied “transport poverty” in her latest research— “A sustainable transport system needs to address inequities like transport poverty.” She found three main causes: not enough transport options, high costs, and few services. People affected, especially in cities, find it harder to afford transport to work, hospitals, or leisure activities. The UK wants to reach net zero by 2050 but to do this, transport policies must change. Fair transport for everyone is important for a greener and healthier future. Read more: bit.ly/41e5hdf #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeMatters #JustTransition #TransportPoverty #NetZero
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👏 Congratulations to our director Mari Martiskainen who has been appointed as a member of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)!
Professor of Energy and Society at University of Sussex; Director, Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC); Member, Sussex Energy Group
I am delighted to announce that I have been appointed as a 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. In my role I aim to highlight the experience of hidden disabilities such as neurodiversity. I'm a member of DPTAC's Rail Working Group, and Research and Evidence Working Group, so will also bring expertise in research to the role. There will be a lot to learn, and I look forward to working closely with other DPTAC members, secretariat and civil service colleagues. https://lnkd.in/e4Jps8nz
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📢 Featured in The Times! 📢 👏 Our latest research, highlighted in The Times, reveals that a UK citizens’ panel supports a shift towards a healthier, more sustainable national diet, including eating less meat and dairy. ✅ Rather than relying solely on individual choices, the panel favoured collaboration between government and the food industry to make sustainable options more affordable and accessible. 👉 Read the full policy brief by Andy Yuille from Lancaster University, Alice Garvey from the University of Leeds, and Sarah Higginson from the University of Birmingham to explore key insights and policy recommendations: https://lnkd.in/e3qUQFgd
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📢 New research from the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) reveals that a UK citizens’ panel supports a shift towards a healthier, more sustainable national diet, including eating less meat and dairy. ✅ Rather than relying solely on individual choices, the panel favoured collaboration between government and the food industry to make sustainable options more affordable and accessible. 👉 Read the full policy brief by Andy Yuille from Lancaster University, Alice Garvey from the University of Leeds, and Sarah Higginson from the University of Birmingham to explore key insights and policy recommendations: https://lnkd.in/e3qUQFgd
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) reposted this
📢 📢 📢 DEADLINE 10 FEB HI-ACT Flex Fund -New and Expanding areas The HI-ACT flexible funding secondment call is available for HI-ACT researchers, or industry partners to co-create research, to support in accelerating research into systems integration of hydrogen for the future net-zero energy transition through co-creation. To be considered, you must- 👉 be based at a UK organisation 👉 meet individual eligibility criteria 👉 be able to deliver the work between 1 May 2025 and 31 March 2026 (exact end date dependant on project start date) See here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6VqBEu5 The closing date for applications is Monday 10th February at 5pm. GOOD LUCK.
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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) reposted this
I'll be speaking at Utility Week Future Networks Conference, taking place on 18 March 2025 at The National Conference Centre, Birmingham. Event website: https://bit.ly/40e8bwZ #FutureNetworks Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC)
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✈️Rt Hon Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement backing the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton raises urgent questions about the UK’s climate commitments. Aviation’s carbon footprint is significant, and experts warn this move could jeopardize net-zero targets🌍 👉 Read Dr. Sarah Higginson's latest blog, where she explores the evidence, from climate impact to social inequalities in flying, and potential policy solutions: https://lnkd.in/duRwHVc2
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📢Our January Newsletter is out!! This months we talk about our flexible #fund and #webinars, a #blog from Sarah Higginson discussing #Heathrow's expansion plan, Jacopo Torriti and Malcolm Morgan's media interviews, Mari Martiskainen's achievement as Highly Ranked Scholars by ScholarGPS, a new #vacancy at the University of Sussex Business School and new #funding opportunities! 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dJmQuqG2 📭 Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://edrc.eo.page/gf34q
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