Janette Webb

Professor Janette Webb is a Professor of Sociology of Organisations at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds notable honors such as MBE, FRSE, and FEI. Her research focuses on social studies of energy and climate change, including governance of heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and local/regional energy systems. She has contributed to UK and Scottish energy strategies through projects funded by UK Research and Innovation and Scottish ClimateXChange. Recent engagements include speaking at events on energy transitions, housing, and hydrogen economies.

Research Interests:

• Comparative European heat decarbonisation
• Integrated local and regional energy systems
• Energy efficiency governance
• Just Transition frameworks

Grants & Funding:

• UKRI-funded studies on energy systems
• Evaluation of Energy Efficient Scotland Pilot Programme

Awards:

• MBE for services to energy research
• FRSE recognition for academic contribution
• FEI distinction in energy sector