Sustainable Energy Association The Warm Homes Loan Scheme is a positive step forward that will help to plug the gap for consumers that may still struggle to raise the funds for clean energy measures, as is the extension of the zero rate of VAT for electricity....
Last week, we welcomed the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. We were also encouraged to see immediate action to reduce energy bills for households by removing the 5% VAT from electricity bills. Now, we are calling on the Government to extend its current VAT exemption...
The Climate Change Committee’s latest progress report provides much to be commended - 2025 saw overall emissions fall by 1.8% and the UK has seen record-breaking renewable energy capacity. However, domestic electrification has all but stalled, and heat pump...
The Sustainable Energy Association today responded to the Chancellor's budget with heavy criticism of the decision to end the Energy Company Obligation with effect from March 2026. Ending the ECO scheme so abruptly without fully funding its activity by other means is...
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...
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.
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...
elementalLONDON (ExCeL London, November 19-20 2025) is delighted to announce the formation of a new partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association. Reflecting and enhancing the success of the elemental digital platform, elementalLONDON will have the ethos of...
The Sustainable Energy Association is delighted to announce its Annual General Meeting unilaterally elected Lord Ravensdale as its new President, effective from 11th September 2024.
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...
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...
Last week's announcements provided some much-needed clarity on key areas of uncertainty surrounding energy efficiency and the Net Zero agenda, offering valuable insight into the Government's direction of travel and how Britain will be ‘powered up’. While we appreciate...