Faye Wade

Faye Wade is a Chancellor's Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Her research focuses on energy policy, sustainability, urban development, and socio-economic aspects of decarbonization. She leads projects exploring low-carbon job perceptions among youth, community-driven energy demand reduction, and supply chain dynamics in retrofitting. Current initiatives include the UKRI Energy Demand Research Centre (2023–2028) and analyses of policy mixes for local energy systems across the UK. She collaborates with industry and policymakers to address net-zero challenges in construction and energy efficiency.

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Research interests emphasize interconnections between energy systems, economic structures, and community networks. Recent projects investigate SME engagement in energy efficiency programs (Energy Efficient Scotland) and gender dimensions of heat pump transitions.

Her work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions, addressing skills gaps, supply chain innovation, and equitable access to low-carbon technologies.