This article was originally written for our member NAPIT's Competent Person's Magazine. You can read this article in full by signing into NAPIT's member portal. The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) is on a mission to create living and working spaces fit for future...
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How can we lower the lifetime costs of low carbon heat: Our analysis
A short summary The UK has one of Europe’s highest electricity prices versus the cost of gas. As a result, low carbon heating is seen as less cost competitive and is proving to be a barrier for consumers when looking at more sustainable heating options. The debate...
Area Based Retrofit Solutions with the National Home Decarbonisation Group in Greater Manchester
Last month, we were delighted to collaborate with our colleagues at the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) at an event with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The session provided an opportunity to tackle one of the UK’s biggest challenges: accelerating retrofit delivery through an area-based, tailored approach.
Dave Sowden Confirmed as the SEA’s Permanent Chief Executive
Following Dave Sowden’s return to the Sustainable Energy Association on an Interim basis at the beginning of 2024, we are pleased to announce that the Executive Committee has agreed to appoint him on a permanent basis.
SEA launches new Energy Efficiency Incentive at their 2025 Annual Parliamentary Reception
The Sustainable Energy Association’s (SEA) 2025 Annual Parliamentary Reception marked the launch of a new policy proposal which aims to unlock greater investment in energy efficiency measures for buildings. This year’s Parliamentary Reception was hosted in the House...
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:...
Press release: SEA Advises the UK Government to Address Remaining Policy Gaps in Order to Achieve Net Zero by 2050
The Sustainable Energy Association report outlines the remaining policy gaps and steps the Government must take to achieve net zero by 2050. The SEA welcomes the monumental shift in the UK Government’s focus, with Net Zero placed firmly on the policy agenda. It is a...
Helpful Information and Tips for Manufacturers and Innovators on Gaining Access to Government Energy Efficiency Schemes
Introduction The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA), with support from TrustMark, BSI andthe BRE, have written this helpful tips paper to support manufacturers andinnovators of energy efficiency and low-carbon heating products. The purpose ofthis work is to...
SEA Parliamentary Reception 2022
Read about our annual Parliamentary Reception for 2022, including speeches from Lord Best, Lord Callanan and our Chief Executive Jade Lewis. On the 23 May we hosted our Parliamentary Reception at the Houses of Parliament. This event aimed to bring people together from...
Industry Calls on Government to Do More to Prevent Homes from Falling into Fuel Poverty
PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2022 A cross-industry letter has been sent to HM Treasury today to put pressure on the Government to expand the support available for homes at risk of fuel poverty. The call follows the lack of focus on energy efficiency within the Energy...
SEA’s response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement
Jade Lewis, Chief Executive at Sustainable Energy Association said: "The Sustainable Energy Association has consistently called for the introduction of financial incentives to help overcome the cost barrier for home improvements.' Our ‘Addressing the able to pay...
Sustainable Energy Association Welcomes Long-Awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy
Today the government has published its plan to decarbonise the way we heat our buildings. This key document sets out proposals to phase out the installation of fossil fuel heating by 2035 and introduce a new funding scheme to provide £5,000 per household support the...









