George plays a key role in Regen's support for community energy organisations and efforts to advance opportunities for localised energy solutions.

George leads work supporting Distribution Network Operators with the delivery of community energy engagement programmes – and leading Regen’s involvement with REACH (an innovation project funded by the Strategic Innovation Fund). George’s work also includes running online and in-person events, collating and writing quarterly newsletters and supporting the delivery of community energy funding.

George plays a significant role in the Devon Community Energy Network, supporting local community energy organisations in developing their expertise, sharing knowledge, and collaborating. 

Before joining Regen, George studied sustainability at the University of Leeds and graduated in 2019.  George’s previous professional experience has included working for a start-up energy supplier and a social housing provider.

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Since joining Regen, Jessica's research has focused on community energy and achieving a just transition. She is particularly passionate about finding avenues to more meaningfully engage and bring communities along on the net zero journey.

Jessica holds a PhD in geography and sustainable development from the University of St Andrews, where she demonstrated how community ownership and local context influence acceptance of onshore wind energy projects in Scotland and Newfoundland, Canada. Drawing on this background, she leads Regen's stakeholder research support team, providing support and methodological guidance to ensure high-quality stakeholder research across projects.

When not working, Jessica can be found outside – usually spending time by the sea or hiking in the hills.

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