Steve is an energy and climate policy specialist with 25 years’ experience in academic and consultancy research. He is a Co-Director of the Digital Society theme of the Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions, a member of the Sussex Energy Group (SEG) and Honorary Senior Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College.

Steve worked as an electrical engineer before joining SPRU in 1991. Since then he has undertaken applied, problem-oriented research on energy and climate policy, with particular focus on energy efficiency, emissions trading and resource depletion. He is listed in the 2018 and 2019 Highly Cited Researchers List compiled by Clarivate Analytics.

Steve has consulted for a variety of clients including international organisations (e.g. European Commission, UNIDO, WEC), UK government departments (e.g. BEIS, DEFRA, DfID), UK government agencies (e.g. Environment Agency), private sector organisations (e.g. EdF) and NGOs.