Mike Fell
@mikefsway.bsky.social
Energy researcher at University College London (on p/t secondment at Nesta), with a focus on social aspects of demand flexibility⚡
🎉 New KTP with Centre for Energy Equality + UCL (funded by Innovate UK) to tackle damp and moisture in homes.
We're recruiting a KTP Associate to lead the project - a great opportunity to create real social impact.
📅 Closes 10 Nov
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Please share!
We're recruiting a KTP Associate to lead the project - a great opportunity to create real social impact.
📅 Closes 10 Nov
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Please share!
October 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🎉 New KTP with Centre for Energy Equality + UCL (funded by Innovate UK) to tackle damp and moisture in homes.
We're recruiting a KTP Associate to lead the project - a great opportunity to create real social impact.
📅 Closes 10 Nov
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Please share!
We're recruiting a KTP Associate to lead the project - a great opportunity to create real social impact.
📅 Closes 10 Nov
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Please share!
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happy to profile our research in The Guardian today
Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn’t care. But they’re wrong | Rebecca Willis
Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn’t care. But they’re wrong | Rebecca Willis
Our research shows people are strongly in favour of measures to tackle the climate crisis. They just need to be listened to, says professor of energy and climate governance Rebecca Willis
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
happy to profile our research in The Guardian today
Does anyone know what changes this recent PQ is referring to?
January 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Does anyone know what changes this recent PQ is referring to?
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Could the dawn of energy islands usher in a more sustainable future in 2025? 🏝️
With Belgium leading the way and the UK and other North Sea nations considering energy islands too, could 2025 be the first port of call on the voyage to a clean energy future?
Explore this Future Signal:
With Belgium leading the way and the UK and other North Sea nations considering energy islands too, could 2025 be the first port of call on the voyage to a clean energy future?
Explore this Future Signal:
Jolt from the blue: the dawn of energy islands
Could energy islands be the gateway to a clean energy future, or will mounting costs sink their appeal?
bit.ly
January 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Could the dawn of energy islands usher in a more sustainable future in 2025? 🏝️
With Belgium leading the way and the UK and other North Sea nations considering energy islands too, could 2025 be the first port of call on the voyage to a clean energy future?
Explore this Future Signal:
With Belgium leading the way and the UK and other North Sea nations considering energy islands too, could 2025 be the first port of call on the voyage to a clean energy future?
Explore this Future Signal:
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“Community energy is a nice-to-have for leafy middle class villages!” I hear you cry.
Once upon a time maybe, but not today.
Community energy groups do immense work for a just transition. In this blog, I outline the opportunity and how it can be unlocked at scale: www.regen.co.uk/community-en...
Once upon a time maybe, but not today.
Community energy groups do immense work for a just transition. In this blog, I outline the opportunity and how it can be unlocked at scale: www.regen.co.uk/community-en...
Community energy for a just transition: breaking the stereotype - Regen
Regen was commissioned by the National Energy System OperaRegen has sent a letter to the Secretary of State to ask about the ‘needed’ status of local and community energy in the government’s soon-to-b...
www.regen.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM
“Community energy is a nice-to-have for leafy middle class villages!” I hear you cry.
Once upon a time maybe, but not today.
Community energy groups do immense work for a just transition. In this blog, I outline the opportunity and how it can be unlocked at scale: www.regen.co.uk/community-en...
Once upon a time maybe, but not today.
Community energy groups do immense work for a just transition. In this blog, I outline the opportunity and how it can be unlocked at scale: www.regen.co.uk/community-en...
Heat pump Q! I have an Ecodan 8.5kW. Flow temp set btw 30-35C. Occasionally pre-heat during night to use low Agile prices. Is there a way I can force it to use lower power and come to target temp more slowly? Appears to be trying to heat rapidly at high power. Have Nest thermostat E. Thanks!
December 4, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Heat pump Q! I have an Ecodan 8.5kW. Flow temp set btw 30-35C. Occasionally pre-heat during night to use low Agile prices. Is there a way I can force it to use lower power and come to target temp more slowly? Appears to be trying to heat rapidly at high power. Have Nest thermostat E. Thanks!
Hello Bluesky! I'm seeking research, evaluation, case studies on heat pumps in social/public housing - with focus on solutions (service/engagement/policy/technical/etc.) to accelerate uptake + improve tenant experience. Is there anything you recommend I look at? Suggestions and shares appreciated!
November 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Hello Bluesky! I'm seeking research, evaluation, case studies on heat pumps in social/public housing - with focus on solutions (service/engagement/policy/technical/etc.) to accelerate uptake + improve tenant experience. Is there anything you recommend I look at? Suggestions and shares appreciated!
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If you live in South East London and want to see for yourself how community #climate engagement can help bypass ideological divides and equip people with the skills and knowledge to live a more sustainable lifestyle come along to the @Greener&Cleaner #ChristmasFair.
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 AM
If you live in South East London and want to see for yourself how community #climate engagement can help bypass ideological divides and equip people with the skills and knowledge to live a more sustainable lifestyle come along to the @Greener&Cleaner #ChristmasFair.
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Energy ppl talk about dynamic energy prices to reflect costs and incentivise best use of renewables
London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
O'Neill's in Soho: The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm
Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Energy ppl talk about dynamic energy prices to reflect costs and incentivise best use of renewables
London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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My team @nestauk.bsky.social has designed and delivered Visit a Heat Pump, a UK-wide service to help people see a heat pump near them and learn first hand about what it's like to live with one.
6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein...
Headlines are...
6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein...
Headlines are...
Seeing is believing
The role of Visit a Heat Pump in increasing consumer confidence
www.nesta.org.uk
November 13, 2024 at 2:37 PM
My team @nestauk.bsky.social has designed and delivered Visit a Heat Pump, a UK-wide service to help people see a heat pump near them and learn first hand about what it's like to live with one.
6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein...
Headlines are...
6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein...
Headlines are...
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How do people using smart prepayment meters experience demand flexibility services?
@mikefsway.bsky.social & team have published a new report based on interviews with Utilita customers. V relevant in helping think how to make energy transition accessible to all
www.nesta.org.uk/project/unde...
@mikefsway.bsky.social & team have published a new report based on interviews with Utilita customers. V relevant in helping think how to make energy transition accessible to all
www.nesta.org.uk/project/unde...
October 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
How do people using smart prepayment meters experience demand flexibility services?
@mikefsway.bsky.social & team have published a new report based on interviews with Utilita customers. V relevant in helping think how to make energy transition accessible to all
www.nesta.org.uk/project/unde...
@mikefsway.bsky.social & team have published a new report based on interviews with Utilita customers. V relevant in helping think how to make energy transition accessible to all
www.nesta.org.uk/project/unde...
Seeking a consultant! I received some funding to develop pump:chic (heat pump test drive project)
and am looking for a consultant to work with -- details available on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/posts/ucl-bu... and pls don't hesitate to message with any questions. Pls share!
and am looking for a consultant to work with -- details available on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/posts/ucl-bu... and pls don't hesitate to message with any questions. Pls share!
UCL Business Ltd on LinkedIn: Consultancy brief for pump:chic
❗Don’t miss this exciting consultancy opportunity with pump:chic, an innovative website that offers experiential engagement with heat pump technology…
linkedin.com
September 17, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Seeking a consultant! I received some funding to develop pump:chic (heat pump test drive project)
and am looking for a consultant to work with -- details available on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/posts/ucl-bu... and pls don't hesitate to message with any questions. Pls share!
and am looking for a consultant to work with -- details available on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/posts/ucl-bu... and pls don't hesitate to message with any questions. Pls share!
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Dear wonks: Is there a catchy term for the thing where instead of using electricity to clean up existing CO2-heavy activities you use it for new energy intensive activities, which may be clean, but where the link to system level decarbonisation is much less clear?
There must be a good one, right?
There must be a good one, right?
September 15, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Dear wonks: Is there a catchy term for the thing where instead of using electricity to clean up existing CO2-heavy activities you use it for new energy intensive activities, which may be clean, but where the link to system level decarbonisation is much less clear?
There must be a good one, right?
There must be a good one, right?
JOB: Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Energy Demand Flexibility at University of Reading, working with Jacopo Torriti and Jose Luis Ramirez-Mendiola. Joining UKRI Energy Demand Research Centre (in flexibility theme, which I'm part of). Deadline 15 Sep jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Energy Demand Flexibility:Whiteknights Reading UK
jobs.reading.ac.uk
September 9, 2024 at 12:19 PM
JOB: Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Energy Demand Flexibility at University of Reading, working with Jacopo Torriti and Jose Luis Ramirez-Mendiola. Joining UKRI Energy Demand Research Centre (in flexibility theme, which I'm part of). Deadline 15 Sep jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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New one from me in Science. Why we need public participation in AI www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
AI has a democracy problem. Citizens’ assemblies can help.
When it comes to making decisions about artificial intelligence (AI), Eric Schmidt is very clear. In 2023, the former Google CEO told NBC’s Meet the Press, “there’s no way a nonindustry person can und...
www.science.org
August 30, 2024 at 1:40 PM
New one from me in Science. Why we need public participation in AI www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
New blog on work using a Large Language Model to replicate findings of survey studies in energy. Also pretty easy to try out yourself using the simple open source tool I use - let me know how you get on if you do edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/ca...
https://edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/can-large-language-models-contribute-to-energy-demand-research/…
January 31, 2024 at 1:44 PM
New blog on work using a Large Language Model to replicate findings of survey studies in energy. Also pretty easy to try out yourself using the simple open source tool I use - let me know how you get on if you do edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/ca...
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If you're a student doing research in energy systems, we're working on a grant that would let us support you in developing open data wrangling & software development skills. This short (<10min) survey will help us better understand your needs (ends Fri, Feb 2nd) 🔌💡
forms.gle/3pa9i3Fk5W8W...
forms.gle/3pa9i3Fk5W8W...
Technical training to improve open-source energy data access
Since 2016, the Public Utility Data Liberation (PUDL) project has been taking energy data that’s already publicly available, and making it publicly usable, by cleaning, standardizing, and cross-link...
forms.gle
January 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM
If you're a student doing research in energy systems, we're working on a grant that would let us support you in developing open data wrangling & software development skills. This short (<10min) survey will help us better understand your needs (ends Fri, Feb 2nd) 🔌💡
forms.gle/3pa9i3Fk5W8W...
forms.gle/3pa9i3Fk5W8W...
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Bigger cars do not help the matter of easy passage on pavements or roads.
This is quite a silly yet wicked problem we've found ourselves facing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
GreenSky
This is quite a silly yet wicked problem we've found ourselves facing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
GreenSky
Pavement parking crackdown begins in Edinburgh
Motorists who mount the kerb face £100 fines as the city becomes the first in Scotland to implement the ban.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Bigger cars do not help the matter of easy passage on pavements or roads.
This is quite a silly yet wicked problem we've found ourselves facing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
GreenSky
This is quite a silly yet wicked problem we've found ourselves facing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
GreenSky
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⚡️NEW REPORT⚡️
How do we ensure #DemandSideFlexibility benefits are available and attractive to lower income and vulnerable households?🤔💶🌡
New @RegAssistProj 🇪🇺 paper from @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and me explores policy strategies for inclusive flexibility bit.ly/421rpGt 1/9
How do we ensure #DemandSideFlexibility benefits are available and attractive to lower income and vulnerable households?🤔💶🌡
New @RegAssistProj 🇪🇺 paper from @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and me explores policy strategies for inclusive flexibility bit.ly/421rpGt 1/9
Flex-ability for all: Pursuing socially inclusive demand-side flexibility in Europe
Strategies to help lessen inequities by improving access to the benefits of a clean energy system for lower-income and vulnerable households.
bit.ly
January 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM
⚡️NEW REPORT⚡️
How do we ensure #DemandSideFlexibility benefits are available and attractive to lower income and vulnerable households?🤔💶🌡
New @RegAssistProj 🇪🇺 paper from @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and me explores policy strategies for inclusive flexibility bit.ly/421rpGt 1/9
How do we ensure #DemandSideFlexibility benefits are available and attractive to lower income and vulnerable households?🤔💶🌡
New @RegAssistProj 🇪🇺 paper from @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and me explores policy strategies for inclusive flexibility bit.ly/421rpGt 1/9
Sensitivity testing on my open source tool using GPT-3.5 agents to replicate social surveys. Closest to original results gained by including demog, attitudinal, and personality characteristics, and slow, considered completion. Negligible variation on demogs only. Github: github.com/mikefsway/po...
January 15, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Sensitivity testing on my open source tool using GPT-3.5 agents to replicate social surveys. Closest to original results gained by including demog, attitudinal, and personality characteristics, and slow, considered completion. Negligible variation on demogs only. Github: github.com/mikefsway/po...
Hello Bluesky! Unsure of what to post first, here is a random thing. I was sure the below comic must exist somewhere and wanted to use it in a presentation... but apparently not. Anyway, thanks to dall-e, it does now -- you're welcome!
January 9, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Hello Bluesky! Unsure of what to post first, here is a random thing. I was sure the below comic must exist somewhere and wanted to use it in a presentation... but apparently not. Anyway, thanks to dall-e, it does now -- you're welcome!
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I've officially started with both BlueSky and Nature Reviews Clean Technology now. One of my first big jobs as chief editor is to hire the editorial team - we're looking for two editors to join us full time.
Check out the job listing here careers.springernature.com/job/New-York...
Check out the job listing here careers.springernature.com/job/New-York...
January 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM
I've officially started with both BlueSky and Nature Reviews Clean Technology now. One of my first big jobs as chief editor is to hire the editorial team - we're looking for two editors to join us full time.
Check out the job listing here careers.springernature.com/job/New-York...
Check out the job listing here careers.springernature.com/job/New-York...