Energy Efficiency in Public Sector Conference

12th March 2026 9:30am - 3:00pm

Location: Institute of Directors, Westminster SW1Y 5ED


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<b>Building Tomorrow: Advancing Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector</b>One day conference for Councils, Local Authorities and Public Sector looking at how Energy Efficiency can be tackled.

Description

Local Authorities and Councils face a myriad of challenges as they push to become more energy efficient.

This one day conference, organised by the Energy Efficiency Association, will bring together policy makers and delivery partners from across the public sector throughout the UK to discuss the solutions to building a more sustainable future.

Tickets

Up to 200 Tickets for this event are available from the EEA
Price for EEA Members: £ 90.00 +VAT
Price for Non-Members: £120.00+VAT
Call the EEA on 01691 680960 for more information

Itinerary

Thu 12th Mar 26 09:30 am.

09:30 am
Registration
Doors open for registration. Coffee reception & exhibition.
10:30 am
Welcome Introduction
EEA Chairman, Kenneth Campbell will welcome delegates and outline the programme for the day.
10:35 am
TBC
Guest Speaker to be confirmed
10:55 am
Wilmott Dixon
Kerry Crew from Wilmott Dixon
11:15 am
Comfort Break
A brief coffee break and a chance to meet our exhibitors.
11:30 am
SPL Strategies
Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE from SPL Strategies
11:50 am
The State of Play
Duncan McCombie from YES Energy Solutions will discuss “the state of play”.
12:30 pm
Lunch & Exhibition
A hot and cold lunch buffet is provided for all delegates, and a chance to meet our exhibitors
01:30 pm
Discussion Panel
A discussion panel featuring Councillor Keith Horgan, Simeon Perry, Lord Gary Porter CBE and Paul Vine.
02:45 pm
Concluding Summary
EEA Chief Executive, Gary Braybrooke will say a few words in conclusion to summarise the days discussion.
03:10 pm
Coffee & Exhibition
A final chance for delegates to meet with each other and the exhibitors.
03:30 pm
Close
Doors Close. Thank you for joining us.

Meet Our Speakers

We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.

    Duncan McCombie

    Chief Executive

    Duncan McCombie, appointed as Group chief executive of YES Energy Solutions CIC in 2016, has helped the business provide fuel poverty alleviation support for over 5,000 households in the last financial year. He is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and lowering householder’s fuel bills across Great Britain, all whilst creating a Green, Great and Gracious company culture. Duncan has carved out a diverse career in the energy efficiency and water sectors, working at the Energy Saving Trust and Thames Water, building experience in strong governance and growth strategies which he has since applied at YES Energy Solutions. Promoting customer expectations and needs, he is Chair of the Customer Engagement Group focussed on National Grid Electricity Distribution’s RIIO-ED2 business plan and chair of the National Energy Action / Northumbrian Water, Water Poverty Advisory Group.

    Gary Braybrooke

    Founder & Chief Executive

    Gary Braybrooke is a distinguished leader in the energy efficiency sector, serving as the founding Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency Association (EEA). He is widely recognised for his exceptional ability to foster collaboration across the industry and his unwavering commitment to advancing energy efficiency and combating fuel poverty. Before founding the EEA, Gary was instrumental in the creation of the Energy Efficiency Awards, which he has successfully managed for the past decade. These awards have become a cornerstone of the industry, highlighting and celebrating excellence in energy efficiency. With a professional background in publishing and sales, Gary brings a wealth of experience in communication and stakeholder engagement. His expertise has been pivotal in driving the success of the initiatives he leads. In his personal life, Gary is an ardent supporter of Liverpool FC and a dedicated cricket enthusiast.

    Kenneth Campbell

    Chairman

    Kenneth Campbell is Chairman of the Energy Efficiency Association CiC, Co-Founder of the National Energy Efficiency Awards and Director of Campbell Braybrooke Ltd. As Association Chairman, Kenneth has a particular interest in new energy efficient technologies,investment in and funding for energy efficiency, supply chain delivery, and skills and training for the energy efficiency sector. Kenneth has Bachelor of Science degree from Glasgow University where he studied Computer Science along with Biochemistry and Physiology.

    Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE

    Founder

    Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE is the founder of SPL Strategies, a consultancy specialising in strategic communications, policy development and stakeholder engagement. Spencer has over 30 years of experience helping a diverse range of clients to define, communicate and deliver on their organisation’s needs. In this fast-moving world, his people-centred approach has supported strategic leadership and management development across political, governmental, corporate, educational and charity sectors. Spencer is well-known across the ‘Westminster village, and has supported both UK and International clients at the very highest of levels.

    Keith Horgan

    Councillor

    Vice Chair East Cambridgeshire District Council Prior to being elected as a District Councillor in 2023 Keith previously held the position of Industry Stakeholder Manager at Ofgem where he worked in the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) team. During his time at Ofgem Keith built strong relationships with a wide range of manufacturers, installers, certification bodies, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and leading trade associations. Before this Keith spent five years working for the Carbon Trust helping major organisations develop strategies to reduce their carbon emissions, become more energy efficient and lower their energy costs. Prior to his career in energy and the environment, Keith spent over 25 years working for leading US computer manufacturers including Unisys, Hewlett Packard, Compaq and DEC working his way up to Global Account Director responsible for several major accounts in the fields of logistics, telecommunications and the public sector.

    Simeon Perry

    Head of ESG

    EXPERIENCE Simeon has 25 years experience in social housing with both York and Leeds City Councils in a variety of roles in housing services including estate management, policy development, service improvement, performance management, project management of IT systems and latterly had responsibility for an area of housing asset management commissioning activity over £100m from both internal and external contractors.

    Paul Vine

    Director

    With over a decade of experience within the renewable and energy efficiency arena, Paul is well versed in all things that can help us to achieve Net Zero together. He has a passion for working to redress fuel poverty and bring innovative, renewable technologies to market. His experience spans from working in the public sector as project lead to secure PSDS funding for a council, deploying Solar Thermal and PV to a leisure centre, serving as a retained Energy Manager for a large Academy Group, to running his own Energy Consultancy practice advising businesses how they can reduce carbon and reduce costs. More recently, Paul has joined the team at Barton Knight Energy to help grow and develop the renewable division of this long-established electrical business. In his spare time, he is proud to be a trustee for the United Nations Association Eastbourne, and Eastbourne Charity Land Trust.

    Lord Gary Porter CBE

    Local Government, Planning & Housing Adviser

    Lord Porter has devoted more than 20 years to leadership in local government, with deep expertise in planning, housing and regulatory frameworks. As Leader of South Holland District Council from 2003 until 2023, he guided local policy and the delivery of housing and infrastructure in a rapidly evolving local government context. He served as Chair of the Local Government Association from 2015, acting as a voice for councils across England and Wales, helping shape national policy, lobbying government and supporting local authorities in governance, planning, service delivery and housing matters. In recognition of his contributions, he was elevated to the House of Lords in October 2015 as Baron Porter of Spalding, CBE. Lord Porter has a strong academic foundation with a BA from De Montfort University and a Postgraduate Certificate from Canterbury Christ Church University, reinforcing his commitment to evidence-informed governance. He brings to SPL a rare combination of hands-on local government leadership and sustained strategic policy influence, well-suited to advising on planning reforms, housing strategy, devolution and regulatory change.

Exhibitors. Call the EEA on 01691 680960 to To exhibit at this event

We would like to thank our Exhibitors

Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd

Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd has specialised in industrial boiler construction since it was established in 1865, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in this time.

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Quidos

Welcome to Quidos, creating a greener, more sustainable future with our specialist training and accreditation.

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YES Energy Solutions

YES Energy Solutions is an award-winning Community Interest Company dedicated to reducing CO2 and alleviating fuel poverty.

Exhibitor's Website

Kooka Group

Why Choose Kooka for your Insulation & Render Solutions?

Exhibitor's Website

UK Plumbing Supplies

UK Plumbing Supplies operate from over 300 individual locations and serve all aspects of the marketplace from plumbing and heating to bathrooms and renewables.

Exhibitor's Website

E.On Green Funding

E.On Green Funding is tasked with helping local authorities, housing providers and customers in need of extra support to create warmer and healthier homes.

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Union Technical Services

We have helped thousands of customers throughout the United Kingdom.

Exhibitor's Website

EcoSurv

ECO Surv is a leading PAS retrofit software & services company for the energy efficiency, ECO and renewable energy industries.

Exhibitor's Website

B-NRG Limited

Finding

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SPL Strategies

We Connect Business and Communities Across the UK

Exhibitor's Website

Swip Ltd

SWIP LTD are a specialist system designer and material supplier of insulation solutions.

Exhibitor's Website

Barton Knight Energy

Welcome to Barton Knight Energy, a specialist electrical & renewable energy provider. We work in London and the Home Counties on residential, commercial, and public sector projects.

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Macbrook Gas Ltd

acbrook Gas delivers the full range of what are called ‘retrofit’ services. We use a ‘whole house’ approach to look at how your property can be better insulated and more efficiently heated.

Exhibitor's Website

Floorplan

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Venue Information

Institute of Directors

116 Pall mall

Westminster

London

SW1Y 5ED

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No on-site parking. There are parking metres in the surrounding streets and there are several multi story carparks within 8 minute walk

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