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2nd October 2025 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport, Birmingham B26 3QW
One day conference on Skills and Training for the Energy Efficiency Sector
The EEA is pleased to invite you to join members from the energy efficiency sector, training providers and skills certification bodies, for a one day conference in Birmingham.
This conference brings together all the main stakeholders involved in skills development and delivery in the UK in order to help the energy efficiency sector gear up for increased demand for skilled, qualified and experienced people to address the pressing shortages in the industry.
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
Chief Executive
Gary Braybrooke is the founder and CEO of the Energy Efficiency Association
Chairman
Kenneth is the Chairman of the Energy Efficiency Association
Head of Energy Engagement
Marc heads up the TrustMark Compliance team and is responsible for delivering a best-in-class quality assurance programme, that is not only fit for purpose now but also into the future. Working closely with our Scheme Providers and Registered Businesses, Marc and his team ensure help and support is provided on all compliance issues, whether navigating the evolving world of Retrofit and government obligations or the ongoing drive for improvement in standards for all trades working in or around the home. With over 28 years working in one of the largest UK brands in the energy and utilities sector, Marc brings a wealth of technical and management experience to TrustMark, particularly in the regulated Energy Obligations arena.
Senior Responsible Officer Midlands Net Zero Hub
After studying Earth and Environmental Science at Lancaster University, Michael spent a year teaching in Hong Kong before starting his career working at the Energy Saving Trust in Nottingham. The role developed into consultancy work, delivering fuel poverty related SLAs with Local Authorities in the Midlands. Michael then worked for Mark Group, Leicester as a Solar PV system designer working on large-scale social housing, Local Authority and commercial projects; later moving on to work for JJM, Derby as Operations Manager, overseeing the supply and installation of building integrated solar PV across the UK for the construction sector. During this time, he gained a MSc in Energy and Industrial Sustainability from De Montfort University. Michael has most recently worked as Head of Midlands Net Zero Hub (funded by Department of Energy Security and Net Zero) and is responsible for a team that is delivering over £400million of funding across community energy, retrofit, MEES Enforcement, skills & training and large scale energy project development; at present Michael is also interim Director of Environment & Sustainability at Nottingham City Council.
Vice Principal
We would like to thank our Exhibitors
City Training Group is an award-winning company that provides training courses for the trades in Wales. We are committed to advancing the gas, electrical, renewable energy, heating and retrofit sectors through education and practical training.
The focus of our business is the sales and distribution of Daikin air conditioning products whilst fully utilising the advantage of our European Group Manufacturing Division.
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.
We’re responsible for UK energy security, protecting billpayers and reaching net zero. DESNZ is a ministerial department, supported by 15 agencies and public bodies.
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.
Elmhurst pride themselves on delivering award-winning energy assessment, retrofit and property professional training to individuals at all stages of their career.
We provide a wide variety of qualifications, from vocational courses and apprenticeships to higher education and professional certificates, along with employability skills and community training.
PAS Safe Solutions are the specialist ECO supplies company which brings a variety of solutions to Energy Company Obligation installations.
SPS Envirowall has for many years led the way in the supply of external wall insulation systems and high-quality decorative renders to the building and construction industry
SWIP LTD are a specialist system designer and material supplier of insulation solutions.
Training4Retrofit offers various training programs aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing skills in the retrofit sector.
TrustMark is the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home. TrustMark was started in 2005 to drive up standards across the home improvement sector and improve the protection offered to homeowners.
We are an energy consultancy and can help you make your home more efficient
UK Plumbing Supplies operate from over 300 individual locations and serve all aspects of the marketplace from plumbing and heating to bathrooms and renewables.
Unyte Academy offers a range of courses to train and certify installers, assessors and coordinators in energy-saving products and renewable technologies.
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