Kai Greenlees

Domestic heating is a significant source of carbon emissions in the UK; however, it has been a difficult sector to decarbonise, partially because social barriers have not been adequately addressed. My research will identify social enablers that underpin the decarbonisation of domestic heating in the UK. The pace of change needed is significant, therefore, I will explore the potential for positive tipping points to accelerate non-linear transformation to lower carbon heating. I aim to build on the social theory of positive tipping points and create applied tools to aid more inclusive social interventions to decarbonise domestic heating at scale.