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Long-term thinking and energy flexibility dominate this year’s Annual Parliamentary Reception
Our 2026 Parliamentary Reception took place at an exciting time for the industry as we digest the recent publication of the Warm Homes Plan and Future Homes and Buildings Standard. We were honoured to be joined by Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluskey at...
The benefits and drawbacks for sustainable energy in the Warm Homes Plan
The Warm Homes Plan (WHP) was designed to support the upgrading of 5 million homes by 2030 with both clean heating and energy efficiency measures. As part of this, the plan included £5 billion of financial investment for home upgrades, benefiting low-income consumers....
Energy Efficiency Funding Cut by over 25%, leaving the most vulnerable consumers out in the cold
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...
Our Response to News of the Latest Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Changes
We are delighted by the news that the Government is considering the role that alternative technologies can play in our future energy mix. The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has long campaigned for a decarbonisation approach that does not favour one technology...
Our Carbon Intensity Standard: An In-Depth Look
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...
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 SEA publishes its proposal for a new Carbon Intensity Standard (CIS) for uk domestic heating
A short summary The SEA's new white paper develops a proposal for a stepped approach to the final phase-out of new fossil fuel heating systems through a Carbon Intensity Standard (CIS) for future retrofit domestic heating. It proposes what the SEA believes are...
20 years of the SEA – Where to next?
20 years ago, the Micropower Council was created. It then expanded from an industry body focused on small-scale energy production to a core trade association championing all forms of sustainable heating and fabric efficiency solutions. Since 2014, that trade body is...
elementalLONDON announces partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association
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...