The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) and Partners' latest report details how government heat and buildings policy can shift towards delivering the most appropriate technologies for achieving the best outcomes. The SEA and Partners strongly support and welcome the...
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NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
The Sustainable Energy Association announces a significant leadership transition as Dave Sowden, the original founder, takes over as interim Chief Executive following Jade Lewis’ decision to step down. Russell Dean, Residential Product Group Director for Mitsubishi...
From ‘walk-on extra’ to star of a decarbonised energy system in three easy steps.
Steven Heath from Knauf Insulation discusses the UK Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the steps needed to ensure they are an effective platform on which to build a decarbonised energy system.
Our Chief Executive Jade Lewis speaks at our annual parliamentary reception
This year's event was themed 'Skills Fit for the Future'Our annual Parliamentary Reception was held at the House of Lords on 12th June 2023. The event provided us with a fantastic opportunity to hear from policy makers and industry colleagues across the sector at the...
Our Chief Executive Jade Lewis speaks at the grand opening of Herschel’s New Infrared Heating Factory
Our member Herschel unveiled their brand new infrared heating production facility in Bristol last week. It was great to meet the team and celebrate the potential that infrared heating has to offer in the decarbonisation of heat and buildings and helping us to reach...
Net Zero APPG – Scaling up Net Zero Homes and Buildings
Written by SEA Chief Executive Jade Lewis What policies would unlock and accelerate a just transition to Net Zero homes and buildings and deliver greener, healthier homes, buildings and communities? For those of you who don’t know the Sustainable Energy Association,...
The Benefits of a Net Zero Approach in The Pursuit of Economic Growth
As a nation, we have endured a historical change throughout the year. The transition to a new government under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has heralded speculation on our future as we move in a new economic direction and priorities shift. The question often asked by...
SEA Technology Agnostic Event (October 2022)
Our Policy Advisor, Ben Copson, launched our recent Technology Agnostic Event, discussing the context for technology agnosticism in the current government and political landscape. Read Ben's speech: Political Climate: I think it is of no surprise to anybody in this...
Priorities for increasing energy security in the UK – addressing key challenges, industry role and obligations, energy efficiency, mitigating impact on business and consumers, and the future of net-zero policy ambitions
Our Chief Executive, Jade Lewis, recently spoke at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum policy conference to discuss the priorities for UK energy security. Read Jade's speech: Priorities for increasing energy security On the 7th of April this...
the role of glazing in a fabric first approach and delivering the Government’s Net Zero agenda
Our Chief Executive Jade Lewis recently spoke at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members Day in September 2022, discussing the findings from our recent report ‘What Next for Heat and Buildings Policy?’. Read Jade's speech:...
WMCA Energy Capital Event – Building Decarbonisation
Our Chief Executive, Jade Lewis, recently spoke at the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Energy Capital Event in September 2022 on the topic of decarbonising buildings: Building Decarbonisation We have seen really good progress on decarbonisation in the UK...
Construction And Energy – The Need For Joined Up Policy In Delivering Net Zero
For those of you who don’t know the Sustainable Energy Association, we are a membership organisation made up of manufacturers, energy suppliers, housing providers, installers, innovators and other organisations with expertise on energy in buildings. The SEA exists to...