The Energy Matrix is a dynamic research and policy consultancy, founded by Dr. Maria Kottari, that transforms cutting-edge academic insights and real-world expertise into impactful solutions. The mission of the Energy Matrix is to accelerate the clean energy transition and empower various stakeholders to thrive in the face of climate change, driving meaningful progress in mitigation and adaptation.
At the crossroads of politics, economics, and society, energy and climate action come alive. The Energy Matrix brings these forces together, weaving them into balanced, forward-thinking decisions that unlock innovative solutions and turn vision into action.
Beginning mid-November 2025, The Energy Matrix will be welcoming new collaboration opportunities and is available now to explore ideas and partnerships
“Decoding” the matrix
15 years of experience in energy & climate policies, sustainability, innovation & socio-economic challenges.
Highly skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, evaluations, research, capacity building, science , and evidence-based policy analysis and design, able to communicate in 6 languages (EL, EN, FR, DE, NL, AR).
Multiyear experience as Principal Consultant in consulting firms in the domains of green & blue economy, energy transition, climate change mitigation and adaptation, circular economy, sustainable finance , clean technology, technological and social-driven innovation.
Was for 2 years a part-time Researcher & Teaching Associate (Climate Cluster) at the School of Transnational Governance of the European University Institute & currently a visiting Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam.
Collaborating with the European Commission (EC) and other public and private donors as an External Expert & multiyear experience at the EC's Joint Research Centre, focusing on research & innovation (SET Plan)
Collaborated with the Food & Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) as an Independent Consultant for projects on climate change adaptation.
Has a solid, global network of experts, practitioners, academia, civil society, public & private sector actors.
Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with area expertise in the EU27, EEA, Canada,MENA region, Balkans, South-Caucasus, South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Domains of expertise
Green Economy & Innovation
Clean Energy Technologies.
Technological and socio-economic innovation in the context of clean energy transition and climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions.
Energy Efficiency
Financing and technological aspects across various sectors (e.g. industry, buildings, transport, SMEs, prosumers/energy communities).
Climate Change Governance & Carbon Markets
EU & International climate policies (mitigation & adaptation, particular focus on sectoral decarbonisation and water scarcity) design and implementation.
Compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
Sustainable Finance
Financial tools inventory, analysis and evaluation within the context of clean energy transition (low-carbon energy technologies) and climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions.
Circular Economy
Public procurement, circular economy hubs.Legislation, policy, technological trends, circular bioeconomy, circularity in energy transition.
Just Energy Transition & Climate Justice
Socio-economic aspects of the decarbonisation processes with a focus on jobs, skills, youth and vulnerable communities.
Energy poverty: metrics & definition, alleviation, buildings renovation.
Gender-Energy-Climate change nexus
Mentor & Member of the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), UN Women Certifications, 75inQ Project Teams Member.
“This is what drives me in my career: the dynamic and perpetually changing nature of the energy field. It is an ever-expanding field of new knowledge, which despite its daunting complexity, offers the excitement of the undiscovered, of innovative thinking, of the consolidation of knowledge across seemingly unrelated studies, binding together to fulfil a common vision.”
— Dr.Maria Kottari, Interview for FSR’s “Lights on Women”
Get in touch.
To get more information about my background, to discuss a project collaboration, a talk/lecture, a workshop/training proposal or to just debate about the most effective pathways towards green energy transition and climate-neutral economy.