Stephen is Principal Analyst at Delta-ee, directing and managing consulting projects & provides strategic input into the development of the consultancy side of Delta-ee’s business.  He regularly leads consultancy assignments on the future evolution of heat in Europe and the impact this has on gas and electricity network companies & energy suppliers.  Prior to this, Stephen developed and managed Delta-ee's Pathways Tool and Roadmap Service and developed Delta-ee's Microgeneration Insight Service. Stephen has managed a wide range of assignments for major technology manufacturers, utilities and policy makers across Delta-ee’s core areas of expertise.

Stephen joined Delta-ee in 2008 with a strong research and analysis background. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Andrew has over 10 years' experience in the energy sector and joined Delta-ee in 2016. He is based at Delta-ee's new Cambridge office. Andrew specialises in community and building scale low and zero carbon energy schemes, and has provided advice at both a strategic and policy level to Government, local authorities and national agencies, and on a range of construction projects including the UKs largest Code 5 sustainable housing scheme. Andrew has particular expertise in District Heating and has led a large number of feasibility and design studies, alongside providing strategic advice to the UK Government and the ETI. Other specialisms include building energy modelling and domestic building stock modelling scenario analysis.  

Andrew’s previous role was as Regional Director in AECOM leading a sustainability team, and prior to that with Element Energy. Andrew has a MSci in Applied Physics, and a PhD in microsystems technology from the University of Durham.  

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Lindsay is Principal Analyst at Delta-ee, directing and managing consulting projects, and providing strategic input to Delta-ee’s research services. She is Delta-ee’s knowledge lead in the heat pump research area, and developed and set up the long-running Heat Pump Research Service, which has recently evolved in to the Electrification of Heat Service. She regularly leads research and consultancy assignments for major technology manufacturers, utilities and policy makers across Delta-ee’s core areas of expertise. Based in Denmark, she has a strong focus on knowledge and client management in the Nordic markets.

Lindsay joined Delta-ee in 2007 following a PhD in Geoscience and a MA (1st class hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

Jennifer has nearly 10 years’ experience in the Energy Sector and since joining Delta-ee in 2010 she has been instrumental in developing new research service offerings around heat, including developing our internal customer research and building our capability in technology forecasting, strategic support and scenario development. In 2012 she co-authored a ground-breaking report on pathways for domestic heat to 2050 commissioned by the ENA, and she continues to be involved in high profile consulting assignments for our major clients.

Jennifer holds an MSc (distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

Fun Fact: Jennifer was once in a Kellogg's Corn Flakes advert at school!

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Dina supports the management of Delta-ee's Research Services and leads a range of high value consultancy assignments focusing on B2B knowledge areas. Her core areas of expertise include distributed power, energy services, technology deployment forecasting, HVAC and smart building systems, as well as strategic and competitor analysis. She is also the Manager of Delta-ee's Distributed Power Service. Prior to working with Delta-ee, she was a part-time research assistant at the Scottish Rural University College.

Dina holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics and an MA (First Class Hons) in Economics and Sociology from the University of Edinburgh.

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Jeremy has more than 30 years’ experience in energy efficiency and distributed energy.

For the past 15 years he was Technical Head in Distributed Energy for E.ON UK PLC, where he was responsible for evaluation, development and commercialisation support of energy conversion technologies, including micro-CHP, heat pumps, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Most recently he was active in E.ON’s Local Energy System Programme which is undertaking development of microgrids in a number of European countries.

Prior to that he worked for EA Technology, also on distributed energy topics, and spent several years with micro-CHP start-ups in Scandinavia.

Jeremy holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh.

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Steven is Service Manager of both our Gas Heating Service and Heat Insight Service, leading our research in these fields. He has come to be recognised as an industry expert on the global micro-CHP sector and has played a key role in delivering successful conferences and roundtables on this topic. He is experienced in a range of primary research methodologies; delivering focus groups, detailed on-line surveys and tele-depths on the UK residential heating market, and also established our Smart Energy Customer Panel.

He joined us from Energy Saving Scotland / Changeworks in 2011, where he worked as an Energy Advisor. Steven holds an MSc (Distinction) in Climate Change: Impacts and Mitigation from Heriot-Watt University and an MA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

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Lukas is an experienced consultant at Delta-ee. During his six years with the company, he was first an employee and then manager of the Heat Pump Research Service. Building on his expertise in the field of heat pumps and electric heating systems and their role in sector coupling, he now manages strategically important projects for Delta-ee's customers and is also responsible for knowledge management within the company.

Lukas holds an MA in Environmental Policies & Sustainable Development from the Catholic University of Paris, an MA in Political Science from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes in France and the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany.

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Tom supports a wide range of research and consulting projects on various low carbon technologies and markets. Prior to joining Delta-ee, he worked for Teach First and ChinaDialogue.

Tom holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh, for which he was awarded Best Overall Contribution to the Programme. He studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Manchester University for his undergraduate degree.

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Matthew’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting projects, both in terms of delivery and project management. He has worked across a range of topics but mostly specialises in topics related to domestic heat and electricity, including: heat-pumps, fuels cells, electric heating and biomass heat and energy generation. In addition to consultancy work, Matthew has contributed significantly to Delta’s microgrids research. He is based at Delta Energy & Environment’s Cambridge office.

Matthew holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development (distinction) from the University of Cambridge as well as MSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. His undergraduate degree was in Chemical Engineering (distinction) also from the University of Cape Town. Matthew is a registered member of the UK Energy Institute.

Fun fact: In his spare time, Matt likes building model aeroplanes (but not painting them!)

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Evita supports a wide range of consulting projects. Prior to joining Delta-ee, Evita was working as an Assistant Engineer for the Heat & Power team at Sweco and has experience in grid consultancy projects, district heating and process modelling.

Evita holds an MSc (Distinction) in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Fun Fact: Evita goes to a hip hop dance class every Thursday

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Robert supports the consulting team at Delta Energy and Environment's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics.

Prior to joining Delta-ee, Robert collaborated with Charles Hendry (former Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change) and Tidal Lagoon Power on his company-sponsored dissertation project. He analysed the carbon dioxide saving potential of the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.

Robert holds a MSc in Carbon Finance (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated top of his class and a BSc in Business, Economics and Social Sciences from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.

Fun Fact: Rob was once a drummer in pop punk band. "What we lacked in success, we made up for in volume." 

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Will supports a wide range of consulting projects related to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics. He is based at Delta Energy & Environment's new Cambridge office. Will holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge as well as a BSc (Eng) (distinction) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town where he graduated third in his class.

Fun Fact: Will co-runs a sustainable development blog, The Causal Loop.

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Freda is an analyst in Delta-ee’s Cambridge office. Prior to joining Delta-ee, she worked as a design engineer for four years in a consulting company in Australia and participated in a range of major oil and gas projects there. She is also familiar with China’s energy market via conducting research on the energy development pathways in Liaoning province.

Freda holds Chinese and Australian engineering degrees from Dalian University of Technology and the University of Western Australia. She also holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge.

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Laura has been working in the distributed energy sector for four years, providing advice on a wide range of topics, including district heating, energy storage and flexibility, carbon management and renewable energy technologies for clients including central and local government and large utilities companies. She is an experience modeller, with strong expertise in techno-economic analysis, energy systems modelling and business model development.

She is based in Delta-ee's head office in Edinburgh, providing support to bespoke consultancy projects. Prior to joining Delta she worked at the Carbon Trust, delivering projects across the Cities and Regions and the Innovation departments. She has a first class MSci in Natural Sciences from Durham University.

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Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-ee, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

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Ricardo supports the consulting team at Delta Energy and Environment's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics. Prior to joining Delta-ee, Ricardo worked for three years as an I.T. engineer in the aerospace industry in Mexico.

He is currently finishing a PhD in Energy Systems (Engineering) at the University of Edinburgh. His thesis identifies critical components and analyses failure modes using generic defined wave energy converters, sub-assembly block diagrams and reliability diagrams to improve the design of wave energy converters.

Ricardo holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Information and Communication Technology from the Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico.

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Matti leads and manages Delta-ee's research in the ‘Connected Home energy’ space providing high quality research to help clients understand the dynamics and opportunities within this market. He works closely with a wide range of international organisations, from small start-ups to some of the world’s largest energy suppliers and heating appliance manufacturers. Matti also provides expert support to bespoke consultancy projects on various low-carbon technologies and markets. Prior to joining Delta-ee he worked for PwC Finland providing consultancy support on Corporate Social Responsibility reporting and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. Matti holds two MSc degrees with Distinctions: one in Economics from the University of Tampere in Finland and one in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.

Fun fact: The coldest temperature Matti ever cycled to work in was -26C. On the rare occasions it snows in Edinburgh, he enjoys cycling on the empty roads when all the cars and buses stay at home.

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Evita supports a wide range of consulting projects. Prior to joining Delta-ee, Evita was working as an Assistant Engineer for the Heat & Power team at Sweco and has experience in grid consultancy projects, district heating and process modelling.

Evita holds an MSc (Distinction) in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Fun Fact: Evita goes to a hip hop dance class every Thursday

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David joined Delta-ee in 2017 and manages the Customer Data Value advisory service, which helps our clients navigate this complex and dynamic area to become more customer centric. He is focused on helping energy businesses identify how customer understanding and data can drive positive change and value. David is a specialist in consumer insight and data, and its application to business intelligence, proposition development, customer experience and marketing strategy. He draws from experience in multiple sectors, including most recently 5 years at Centrica as a consumer insight lead, adding significant value to customer and business alike. David holds an MBA with distinction from the Bradford University School of Management.

Fun Fact: All of David's home's heating and electricity is 100% renewable.

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Cate’s main research & consultancy focus areas at Delta-ee include the Gas Heating Service, Electrification of Heat Service, and UK / European microgeneration market analysis. Before joining Delta-ee, Cate worked at the Energy Saving Trust, where she spent 6 years working in domestic energy efficiency and microgeneration, and renewable energy more widely, across the UK and in Scotland. Cate brings extensive knowledge of domestic energy use and householder behaviour and is experienced in database management, data analysis, report writing and market analysis. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of St. Andrews.

Fun Fact: Cate grew up in a lighthouse!

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Roxanne is responsible for Delta-ee’s Heat Insight Service, helping clients understand customers and technologies in the UK heating market. She has also provided support on a number of consulting projects. Roxanne is based in our Cambridge Office.

Prior to joining Delta-ee, Roxanne worked as a sustainability consultant in South Africa, where she was involved in projects including life cycle assessments, climate change policy analysis and carbon disclosure reporting. Roxanne holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development (distinction) from the University of Cambridge and a BSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering (distinction) from the University of Cape Town.

Fun Fact: Roxanne loves baking and is obsessed with cats! 

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David joined Delta-ee in 2017 and manages the Customer Data Value advisory service, which helps our clients navigate this complex and dynamic area to become more customer centric. He is focused on helping energy businesses identify how customer understanding and data can drive positive change and value.

David is a specialist in consumer insight and data, and its application to business intelligence, proposition development, customer experience and marketing strategy. He draws from experience in multiple sectors, including most recently 5 years at Centrica as a consumer insight lead, adding significant value to customer and business alike.

David holds an MBA with distinction from the Bradford University School of Management.

+44 (0)131 285 1773

Lukas is an experienced consultant at Delta-ee. During his six years with the company, he was first an employee and then manager of the Heat Pump Research Service. Building on his expertise in the field of heat pumps and electric heating systems and their role in sector coupling, he now manages strategically important projects for Delta-ee's customers and is also responsible for knowledge management within the company.

Lukas holds an MA in Environmental Policies & Sustainable Development from the Catholic University of Paris, an MA in Political Science from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes in France and the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany.

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Lindsay is Principal Analyst at Delta-ee, directing and managing consulting projects, and providing strategic input to Delta-ee’s research services. She is Delta-ee’s knowledge lead in the heat pump research area, and developed and set up the long-running Heat Pump Research Service, which has recently evolved in to the Electrification of Heat Service. She regularly leads research and consultancy assignments for major technology manufacturers, utilities and policy makers across Delta-ee’s core areas of expertise. Based in Denmark, she has a strong focus on knowledge and client management in the Nordic markets.

Lindsay joined Delta-ee in 2007 following a PhD in Geoscience and a MA (1st class hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-ee, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

+44 (0)131 625 3339

Jennifer has nearly 10 years’ experience in the Energy Sector and since joining Delta-ee in 2010 she has been instrumental in developing new research service offerings around heat, including developing our internal customer research and building our capability in technology forecasting, strategic support and scenario development. In 2012 she co-authored a ground-breaking report on pathways for domestic heat to 2050 commissioned by the ENA, and she continues to be involved in high profile consulting assignments for our major clients.

Jennifer holds an MSc (distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Jeremy has more than 30 years’ experience in energy efficiency and distributed energy.

For the past 15 years he was Technical Head in Distributed Energy for E.ON UK PLC, where he was responsible for evaluation, development and commercialisation support of energy conversion technologies, including micro-CHP, heat pumps, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Most recently he was active in E.ON’s Local Energy System Programme which is undertaking development of microgrids in a number of European countries.

Prior to that he worked for EA Technology, also on distributed energy topics, and spent several years with micro-CHP start-ups in Scandinavia.

Jeremy holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh.

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Matthew’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting projects, both in terms of delivery and project management. He has worked across a range of topics but mostly specialises in topics related to domestic heat and electricity, including: heat-pumps, fuels cells, electric heating and biomass heat and energy generation. In addition to consultancy work, Matthew has contributed significantly to Delta’s microgrids research. He is based at Delta Energy & Environment’s Cambridge office.

Matthew holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development (distinction) from the University of Cambridge as well as MSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. His undergraduate degree was in Chemical Engineering (distinction) also from the University of Cape Town. Matthew is a registered member of the UK Energy Institute.

Fun fact: In his spare time, Matt likes building model aeroplanes (but not painting them!)

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Rob is an analyst at Delta-ee’s Cambridge office. His primary role is to support the Electrification of Heat and Gas Heating Services in a wide range of research projects. He brings a background in hydrogen production and chemical engineering.

Rob holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds. His thesis explored the use of alternative catalyst geometries and chemical looping technology to aid in the reduction of carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of hydrogen production.

He also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering both from the University of Leeds.

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Rita supports the development of Delta-ee’s Flexibility Research. She also provides support for a range of consultancy projects on various low carbon and renewable technologies. Prior to joining Delta-ee she managed for 5 years her restaurant in the Philippines. She also supported the development and the communication strategy of Agroecologie & Solidarite.

Rita holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh. Her undergraduate degree was in Law, Economics and Management from the University of Montpellier, where she graduated top of her class. She also holds a degree in History of Art from Charles de Gaulle University of Lille.

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Valentin manages the Energy Storage Research Service and supports Delta-ee in their research activities on low carbon heating technologies and energy storage systems. Prior to joining Delta-ee, Valentin worked as a solar project manager for a French independent power producer and as a hydrogen refuelling station product engineer for Air Liquide. Valentin holds a French engineering degree from the EPF-Graduate School of Engineering where he specialised in conventional and sustainable energy. He also holds a master of advanced studies in “Energy system optimisation” from MINES ParisTech and the EDHEC Business School. +44 (0)131 285 1774

Tom supports a wide range of research and consulting projects on various low carbon technologies and markets. Prior to joining Delta-ee, he worked for Teach First and ChinaDialogue.

Tom holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh, for which he was awarded Best Overall Contribution to the Programme. He studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Manchester University for his undergraduate degree.

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Robin joined Delta in 2019 to support the Energy Storage team, delivering research around the impact of storage technologies and business models on European energy markets. He works in close partnership with the Flexibility Service.

Robin will shortly graduate with an Engineering Doctorate in Micro- and Nanomaterials and Technologies from the University of Surrey’s MiNMaT CDT. In his research project he used advanced imaging and modelling techniques to characterise multiphase flow in porous media. He holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, during which he worked with one of the UK’s leading Demand Response aggregators.

Charmaine is the Principal Analyst for Delta-ee’s New Energy Business Model Service. With over 15 years’ experience in consultancy and energy companies, she has particular experience with product and service innovation in the renewable energy sector. Prior to joining Delta in July 2017, she spent 5 years at a small UK supplier, growing product lines and sales channels. Charmaine holds an Honours degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

Fun Fact: Charmaine loves open water swimming and once swam down the River Thames in spring, alongside other crazy people, an old sofa and a kayaker...

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For 7 years until 2012, Nigel was Programme Delivery Manager within E.ON's engineering business, building an Innovation team to commercialise distributed, smart and cleantech energy solutions for retail customers. He led a broad range of engineering & IS programmes and projects, including technologies & systems as varied as a Virtual Power Plant application solution, micro-CHP, anaerobic digestion, heat pumps, solar PV and smart energy clients for homes and businesses. The programmes followed an end-to-end development cycle including everything from strategy development, technology selection, development & trialling, consortium build & contract negotiation, logistics, supply chain and roll-out planning (including at times post-live support of real customers). Since leaving E.ON, Nigel has remained in the energy sector working on a wide range of consultancy and research projects.

Fun Fact: Nigel once played football with Portuguese soccer star Eusebio, who was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup.

Neil focuses primarily on Delta’s New Energy Business Model and Connected Home Services. He joined Delta-ee having spent two years on npower’s graduate scheme where he undertook a range of roles across the business. These included supporting the delivery of energy solutions to npower’s I&C customers, working as a strategy analyst at innogy SE’s headquarters in Germany and assisting with the commercial development of npower’s Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions team.

Neil holds an MSc (distinction) in International Development from the University of Edinburgh and an MA (first class honours) in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews.

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Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-ee, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

+44 (0)131 625 3339

Robert supports the consulting team at Delta Energy and Environment's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics.

Prior to joining Delta-ee, Robert collaborated with Charles Hendry (former Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change) and Tidal Lagoon Power on his company-sponsored dissertation project. He analysed the carbon dioxide saving potential of the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.

Robert holds a MSc in Carbon Finance (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated top of his class and a BSc in Business, Economics and Social Sciences from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.

Fun Fact: Rob was once a drummer in pop punk band. "What we lacked in success, we made up for in volume." 

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Alexander joined Delta Energy & Environment in 2018 to help develop a research service dedicated to the interface between electric vehicles and the energy sector. Alexander is an electric vehicles specialist who has been researching the decarbonisation of transport for over five years. Before joining, Alexander worked at the UK’s Energy Saving Trust delivering a number of projects to support electric vehicle adoption. He has led electric vehicle trials and delivered research on barriers to adoption and charge point network requirements.

Alexander holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc (Hons) in Geography with Environmental Management from the University of Exeter.

Fun Fact: Alex once cycled across the whole of Europe all by himself!

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Will supports a wide range of consulting projects related to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics. He is based at Delta Energy & Environment's new Cambridge office. Will holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge as well as a BSc (Eng) (distinction) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town where he graduated third in his class.

Fun Fact: Will co-runs a sustainable development blog, The Causal Loop.

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Kathryn’s role as Marketing Executive involves a range of tasks across the business including: website development, event planning, content creation, quality control and running the company's social media accounts. If it's related to marketing, she's probably involved!

Prior to working for Delta-ee, Kathryn worked in higher education and the serviced office industry. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Portsmouth and is currently studying for a CIM Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing.

Fun Fact: Kathryn is distantly related to Alexander Selkirk, the explorer who inspired the Robinson Crusoe story.

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Sarah is responsible for Delta-ee's office management, supporting the whole team to manage all our systems and processes. Sarah manages and develops our CRM system, as well as overseeing our IT support. Sarah has over 11 years' experience in office and facilities management.

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Jon has 18 years' experience in the distributed energy, heat and energy services sectors. As a founding director of Delta-ee, Jon has worked extensively across Europe (and beyond) with energy companies, network companies, equipment manufacturers and technology developers, policy makers and investors.

Jon currently has responsibility for all Delta-ee’s research services, as well as getting involved in consulting projects and relationship management with our clients. He has launched, managed and directed numerous research services and consultancy assignments at Delta-ee. Projects range from board level strategy work for major manufacturing companies; analysing opportunities for ‘new energy’ business models for major utility companies; to detailed analysis of customer needs and wants, and modelling the impact of electrification of heat on networks.

Prior to founding Delta-ee, Jon worked for Platts, managing E Source’s distributed energy research, and the UK’s Energy Saving Trust, managing their energy services and CHP programmes. Jon holds an MSc in Environmental Technology (specialising in Energy Policy) and a BSc in Physics.

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Yasushi (Yaz) worked for 40 years for Osaka Gas, Japan’s second largest gas company. His last position was as General Manager of their Research Institute for Culture, Energy and Life. Yaz has also served as General Manager of their International Business Department and their London Office.

Based in Nara, Japan, Yaz works as a part-time associate with Delta-ee, and has excellent contacts in and relationships with Japanese gas and electric companies, as well as the wider energy industry.

He was a Visiting Professor at Kwansei Gakuin University until 2015, and has translated several energy publications into Japanese, including “Small is Profitable” and "Reinventing Fire" authored by Dr Amory B. Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Vince has been an investor in small businesses for 25 years and has run private equity activities for an investment company since 1992. Investments have included a number of market leading businesses such as Acis, a provider of intelligent transport systems, Antenna Audio, the world leader in audio and audio-visual interpretation.

He co-founded Iceni Capital in 2005 raising funds from several investors. Recent investments at Iceni include Mentor, a provider of engineers to the oil industry which was sold to Vinci Energies in December 2013, Zero C, a sustainable house builder,  and Ito World, an internet mapping business.

He holds a business degree, qualified as a chartered accountant and worked at Price Waterhouse in business advisory and corporate finance.

Ian Marchant was Chief Executive of SSE plc, a leading UK energy utility company, for over 10 years until stepping down in the summer of 2013. Ian is also a former Chairman of Scotland's 2020 Climate Delivery Group, the immediate past President of Energy Institute, former NED of Cyberhawk and former Chairman of the renewable energy firm, Infinis.

Ian is currently Chairman of Thames Water Plc and the Aberdeen based quoted energy services firm, John Wood Group, as well as non-executive Chairman of the Edinburgh based tidal energy company, Nova Innovation Ltd. He is also a non-executive Director of Aggreko plc, and through his company, Dunelm Energy, is advisor to Scottish Equity partners and a number of energy related companies such as Linknode.

He is Chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre of Energy Policy at Strathclyde University, a visiting Professor with the business schools at Edinburgh and Durham universities, as well as being a member of the Prince's Council of the Duchy of Cornwall and the President of the RZSS. Ian has his own consultancy firm - Dunelm Energy - offering advice, investment and connections in the energy industry and beyond.