School of Social and Political Science

Profile

Jess Britton is a Research Fellow within the Local and Regional Energy Systems theme of the UK Energy Research Centre, working on the local governance and policy needs for smart, flexible energy systems. Jess's research focuses on just transitions in cities and regions, particularly in relation to understanding the role of decentralised actors in achieving net-zero energy systems, and how this relates to local, regional, and national governance structures. This incorporates research on interactions between decentralised energy systems and political devolution, the role of local governments, as well as smart cities and how energy business models are changing.