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The SEA Releases Their Technology Agnostic Approach into Heat and Buildings Policy Report
The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) and Partners' latest report details the benefits of a technology-agnostic approach to decarbonising buildings; tailoring solutions to achieve the best outcomes. The SEA and Partners welcome the Government’s drive towards...
Net Zero APPG – Scaling up Net Zero Homes and Buildings
Written by SEA Chief Executive Jade Lewis What policies would unlock and accelerate a just transition to Net Zero homes and buildings and deliver greener, healthier homes, buildings and communities? For those of you who don’t know the Sustainable Energy Association,...
The Benefits of a Net Zero Approach in The Pursuit of Economic Growth
As a nation, we have endured a historical change throughout the year. The transition to a new government under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has heralded speculation on our future as we move in a new economic direction and priorities shift. The question often asked by...
New report launched on “Net Zero, Technology and Tenants”
Government, the low carbon heating industry and the social housing sector should work together to provide free, simple consumer advice to tenants to help them understand low carbon heating technology, a new report has found. Placeshapers, Sustainable Energy...
SEA Technology Agnostic Event (October 2022)
Our Policy Advisor, Ben Copson, launched our recent Technology Agnostic Event, discussing the context for technology agnosticism in the current government and political landscape. Read Ben's speech: Political Climate: I think it is of no surprise to anybody in this...
Priorities for increasing energy security in the UK – addressing key challenges, industry role and obligations, energy efficiency, mitigating impact on business and consumers, and the future of net-zero policy ambitions
Our Chief Executive, Jade Lewis, recently spoke at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum policy conference to discuss the priorities for UK energy security. Read Jade's speech: Priorities for increasing energy security On the 7th of April this...
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:...
WMCA Energy Capital Event – Building Decarbonisation
Our Chief Executive, Jade Lewis, recently spoke at the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Energy Capital Event in September 2022 on the topic of decarbonising buildings: Building Decarbonisation We have seen really good progress on decarbonisation in the UK...
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...
Construction And Energy – The Need For Joined Up Policy In Delivering Net Zero
For those of you who don’t know the Sustainable Energy Association, we are a membership organisation made up of manufacturers, energy suppliers, housing providers, installers, innovators and other organisations with expertise on energy in buildings. The SEA exists to...