Sustainable Energy Association (SEA)

This week, Megan Hulme and Alex Moseley from our policy team joined a panel session at the Energy Innovation Agency’s Driving Sustainability event🙌 Thank you to the Energy Innovation Agency for inviting us to be part of the conversation🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of the Voice Network last night! There were some brilliant conversations and ideas throughout the evening, and we’re excited to see how the network develops.

We are delighted to welcome @EcoEnergy_ltd as a member of the SEA. Taking a whole-house approach, Next Energy works with utility companies and local authorities to improve the energy efficiency of homes and tackle fuel poverty. A warm welcome to the SEA🧡

This Wednesday, we're supporting the launch of the Voice Network, a new community designed to connect communications professionals across the energy transition. ⏳ Last chance to register for your free place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice-net… 📅 28th October | 📍 London #VOICENetwork

0% VAT on Energy Saving Materials is due to end in 2027. Using heat pumps as a case study, our modelling suggests a return to 5% VAT could have implications for deployment, investment and economic growth across the sector. 🔗Read the report: sustainableenergyassociation…

What happens if the 0% VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials ends in 2027? Our analysis suggests that a return to 5% could result in around 365,000 fewer heat pump installations between 2027 and 2040, and a £2.5 billion reduction in GVA. Read the report: sustainableenergyassociation…

Ministers are reportedly considering cuts to heat pump subsidies to help fund defence spending. In response, our Head of Policy, Megan Hulme, has highlighted the importance of maintaining policy certainty and long term support for low carbon heating.

This week marks #HeatPumpWeek 🏘️ At the SEA, we're proud to be technology agnostic, recognising that heat pumps are one of a range of solutions that can help decarbonise our homes and buildings. Find out more: sustainableenergyassociation… #SEA

Yesterday, we were delighted to host our latest Heat Strategy and Smart Energy Working Group, bringing together our members to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of heating and smart energy🙌 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

On Wednesday 28th October, we're supporting the launch of the Voice Network in London, bringing together marketing and comms professionals from across the climate, energy and built environment sectors. 🔗Register for your free place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice-net…

We are delighted to welcome The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hayman GBE as the new President of the Sustainable Energy Association. 🔗 Read more about Baroness Hayman's appointment: sustainableenergyassociation… #SEA

We've just published a new blog with our members @EnergySvgTrust and Build Test Solutions exploring the value of in-use building performance metrics on the route to Net Zero. 🔗Read the blog: sustainableenergyassociation…

Fuel poverty in England has fallen below 10% for the first time, according to the Committee on Fuel Poverty. This is positive progress, but lasting reductions will depend on warmer, more energy-efficient homes, not just bill support. 🔗Read the report: gov.uk/government/publicatio…

We're looking forward to continuing our engagement with @energygovuk, including continuing our work with Martin McCluskey and welcoming Polly Billington in her new role. 🔗 Read more about the new cabinet appointments: sustainableenergyassociation…

We're pleased to see SEA Policy Advisor Alex Moseley joining the speaker line-up for MEASURE UP 2026: Proving the Promise, hosted by SEA member Build Test Solutions. 🔗Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/measure-u… 📅 17th September 2026 📍 University of Nottingham #BuildingPerformance

We're looking forward to attending this year's Energy Capital Partnership Conference on 23rd September🙌 If you're attending, we'd love to connect. See you there!👋 🔗Register: wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/envir… #EnergyCapitalPartnershipConference

We're pleased to be supporting the launch of the VOICE Network on 1st October, and invite marketing and communications professionals from across the climate, energy and built environment sectors to join us! Register your place below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice-net…

Yesterday, the SEA and @_MCS_Foundation welcomed Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to a briefing on the future of the UK's 0% VAT rate for energy-saving materials. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed 👏 Find out more: sustainableenergyassociation…

Just one week remains to respond to @energygovuk's consultation on consumer protection reforms for home upgrade schemes⚠️ 🔗Make sure your voice is heard before the consultation closes on 10th September: gov.uk/government/consultati…

At the SEA, we pride ourselves on being technology agnostic. We don't advocate for one technology over another. Instead, we support cost-effective solutions that help reduce bills, lower emissions and deliver healthier buildings🏘️ 📷Find out more: sustainableenergyassociation…