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Jess Britton is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Local Regional Energy Systems as part of the UK Energy Research Centre. Her research focuses on the role of decentralized actors in achieving net-zero energy systems and relates to local, regional, and national governance structures. Jess incorporates research interactions between decentralized energy systems and political devolution, emphasizing the role of local governments, smart cities, and innovative business models in the energy sector. Her PhD examined the development of heat networks in the UK and Germany, highlighting the significance of municipal utilities. Previously, she was an ESRC post-doctoral fellow at the University of Exeter and contributed to the EPSRC project IGov, which explores innovation governance in future energy systems. Additionally, Jess conducts research on gender diversity within the energy industry and the research community.
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