Sustainable Energy Association (SEA)

We’re delighted to be hosting our Annual Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords on Wednesday 25 March. 📢 Interested in joining the SEA? Get in touch at info@sustainableenergyassociation.com #SustainableEnergyAssociation

We’ve been looking at how to improve innovator routes to market in the retrofit sector. One clear solution? Long‑term trials📈 🔗Find out more our recommendations in our latest paper: sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/o… #Innovation

We’re exhibiting at the @WestMids_CA Spring Conference on Tuesday 17th March! Hosted by Energy Capital, the West Midlands’ regional energy partnership, the event will explore the WMCA's priorities for the year ahead. 🔗Learn more: wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/env… #SEA

Our latest paper sets out recommendations to improve the innovator route to market in the domestic retrofit sector.💡 This includes providing clearer guidance and support for those engaging with PAS 2035/2030. 📄Read the full paper: lnkd.in/e6Wdc9-m #Innovation

Brilliant to see our Executive member @herschel_ir featured on @MadeinBritainGB official's UnPacked series👏 📷Watch the episode: madeinbritain.org/about/unpacked… #SustainableEnergyAssociation

Last week, we hosted our Home Energy Model workshop, bringing members together to discuss SEA’s proposed response to the consultation and, crucially, to gather member feedback. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! Find out more about the SEA: sustainableenergyassociation.com #SEA

Our latest paper outlines clear recommendations to improve how new technologies reach the domestic retrofit market💪 One key priority is reforming Appendix Q and the route for new measure entries as HEM prepares to replace SAP in 2026. 📄 Find out more: sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/o…

In our latest blog, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of the Warm Homes Plan for sustainable energy, looking at what it gets right, where challenges remain, and what this means for the sector. 👉 Read the blog here: sustainableenergyassociation.com/the-benefits-a… #WarmHomesPlan

Innovators often face unclear and costly testing and regulatory requirements - meaning many solutions stall at pilot stage. Innovation sandboxes would change this - enabling a test‑and‑learn approach. 🔗Read our full paper for more recommendations: sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/o…

We’re hosting our Annual Parliamentary Reception next month!✨ We will be returning to the House of Lords on Wednesday 25th March, and are thrilled to welcome Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, who will deliver this year’s keynote address. #SEA

The Warm Homes Plan marks welcome progress, but many innovators are still struggling to bring new technologies to market. Our new paper explores the challenges facing innovators in the domestic retrofit space and sets out our recommendations👉sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/o… #SEA

Whilst positive steps have been made to support innovators of low‑carbon technologies, evident through the Warm Homes Plan, barriers remain🚧 Our new paper summarises the challenges innovators face in the domestic retrofit market. Read the paper: sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/o… #SEA

This morning, we had the pleasure of hosting our latest Coffee Morning with David Schiele, Energy Innovation Director at the Energy Innovation Agency☕ Thanks again to David for sharing such valuable insights. Find out more about the SEA: sustainableenergyassociation.com

Our Energy Efficiency Incentive focuses on measurable, outcomes - linking financial support directly to the quality of installations. This approach would raises standards across energy efficiency measures while reducing costs🏠✨ Learn more: sustainableenergyassociation.com/wp-content/upl…

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our latest Social Housing and Energy Efficiency Working Group🌟 Thank you to all who joined us - and a special thank you to our speakers for such a valuable discussion🙌 Find out more about the SEA: sustainableenergyassociation.com #SEA

Our Phasing out New Fossil Fuel Heating paper offers a stepped approach to the final phase-out of new fossil fuel heating systems through a Carbon Intensity Standard (CIS). 🔗Read the full proposal: sustainableenergyassociation.com/publications/p… #SEA

Last week, the Welsh Government announced £98.75 million of new investment for Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) Phase 3, Year 5 - bringing total funding since 2020 to over £466 million🙌 Find out more: media.service.gov.wales/news/gbp-98-mi… #OptimisedRetrofitProgramme

We were delighted to be joined by Selvin Brown (@energygovuk) during our SEA Policy and Industry Insights meeting today👏 Selvin provided valuable insights into the Government’s Warm Homes Plan approach and answered questions from members on the Plan🙌 #WarmHomesPlan

Our Heat Strategy and Smart Energy Working Group was a fantastic opportunity to bring members together to shape our 2026 direction. Thank you to all members who attended and contributed! Find out more about the SEA: lnkd.in/eDK2btzU #SEA

This week, we’re celebrating Energy Savers Week! 👏 Led by our member Energy Saving Trust and @CitizensAdvice, this important campaign helps people reduce energy use, cut bills, and stay warm through the colder months. 🔗Find out more: energysavingtrust.org.uk/campaign/energ… #ESW26