On Friday 7th February 2020, the Domestic Properties (Energy Performance) Bill sponsored by Lord Foster of Bath, had its second reading in Parliament. Lord Foster outlined how the Bill aims to increase the energy efficiency of domestic properties and he…
Richard Burnley, Vice President of the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA), today announced that Lesley Rudd, SEA Chief Executive, is to step down in February. Lesley, who has been Chief Executive of the SEA for the last 3 years and was…
As Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA), I am all too aware of the need to stop global warming. Our buildings are a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and we need to create living and working spaces fit…
Lesley Rudd says that the more frequent publication of official government data on domestic energy efficiency can be a vital step in realising lower carbon homes that are more affordable to heat Following a review on how information on energy…
Significant changes are coming to the UK heat market that will affect thousands of installers and heating engineers. To tackle climate change, the UK has a legal duty to be completely carbon free by 2050. That means that traditional fossil…
This week, Ofgem accepted submissions to the Energy Company Obligation’s (ECO) innovation routes. The routes allow energy suppliers to deliver up to 10% of their obligation through innovative measures, these can include new products and improved installation methods. The Sustainable…
The 17th All-Energy will be held at the Glasgow Event Campus (SEC – formerly SECC) on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May, bringing together some 7,000 participants from home and overseas; 400 exhibiting companies from 16 countries and a packed…
By Samantha Crichton Government has announced that the changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) have come into force[1]. The changes will help to ensure that the scheme targets vulnerable households. The amendments extend ECO2 from 1st April 2017 to 30th…
Too many of our homes are cold, leaky and inefficient. Yet many of us, including those classified as able to pay, face significant barriers to carrying out energy efficiency improvements. The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has developed a policy paper…
A group of leading companies within the energy sector have today outlined a new strategy for making our homes healthier, cheaper to run and more sustainable. Wrap then Heat, a report published by the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) recognises that…
