” Emilia is a thoughtful and creative researcher. Her approach combines a genuine commitment to participatory and action research which will result in tangible practical results, with serious intellectual engagement with current academic and policy debates. “
Kate Burningham, University of Surrey
Selected publications
Energy democracy guide
Academic publications
- The electric commons: A qualitative study of community accountability, published in Energy Policy, 2017
- Equality in local energy commons. A UK case study of community and municipal energy, published in Rassegna Italiana di Sociologia, 2018
Doctoral thesis
- The roles of communities and local authorities in the GB sustainable energy transition: a commons and multi-stakeholder governance perspective, University of Surrey 2018
Consultancy reports
- Cornwall Energy Island White Paper, BuroHappold Engineering, 2016
- Community Energy Aggregator Final Report, BuroHappold Engineering, 2013
Emilia has experience with a variety of research methods, including interviews, participant observation, and reflective practice. I have a particular interest in participatory action research at multiple levels, from the first person to the systemic.
She also offers consultancy, particularly on sustainable energy, community engagement, and workshop facilitation and planning.
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