Energy Efficiency in Public Sector Conference

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

Location: Institute of Directors, Westminster SW1Y 5ED

Building Tomorrow: Advancing Energy Efficiency in the Public SectorOne 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

Available Tickets: Up to 200

EEA Members: £90.00 +VAT

Non-Members: £120.00 +VAT

Call the EEA on 01691 680960 for more information

Itinerary

Thu 12th Mar 2026

09:30 am

Registration

Doors open for registration. Coffee reception & exhibition.

10:30 am

Welcome Introduction

Kenneth Campbell - Chairman @ Energy Efficiency Association

EEA Chairman, Kenneth Campbell will welcome delegates and outline the programme for the day.

10:35 am

Public Sector Retrofit & Energy Solutions

Andrew Edwards - Business Development Lead @ Veolia

Andrew Edwards from Veolia will lead a discussion on retrofit strategies and energy solutions within the public sector.

10:55 am

Wilmott Dixon

Kelly Crews - National Head of Decarbonisation @ Willmott Dixon

Kelly Crews from Willmott Dixon will provide an overview of Willmott Dixon’s work, expertise, and current projects.

11:15 am

Comfort Break

A brief coffee break and a chance to meet our exhibitors.

11:30 am

Warm Homes Funding Insight

Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE - Founder @ SPL Strategies

Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE from SPL Strategies will lead a discussion on funding initiatives for warm homes.

11:50 am

The State of Play

Duncan McCombie - Chief Executive @ YES Energy Solutions

Duncan McCombie from YES Energy Solutions will present an update on “the state of play” in the energy sector.

12:10 pm

Funding Solar

Jas Kandola - CEO @ Eqonic Group

Jas Kandola from Eqonic will lead a discussion on funding options and financial support for solar projects.

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

Keith Horgan - Councillor @ East Cambridgeshire District Council

A discussion panel featuring Councillor Keith Horgan, Simeon Perry, Lord Gary Porter CBE, Paul Vine and Kelly Crews.

02:45 pm

Concluding Summary

Gary Braybrooke - Founder & Chief Executive @ Energy Efficiency Association

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

Dynamic professionals passionate about delivering the best insights

Duncan McCombie

Chief Executive

YES Energy Solutions

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

Energy Efficiency Association

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

Energy Efficiency Association

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

SPL Strategies

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

East Cambridgeshire District Council

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 and Lead Officer

Efficiency North

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

Barton Knight Energy

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

House of Lords

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.

Andrew Edwards

Business Development Lead

Veolia

Having spent over 16 years within the domestic energy efficiency industry, Andrew has been involved with the design, development, and delivery some of the largest decarbonisation and fuel poverty projects. Having previously worked in a business development capacity for Eaga, Carillion Energy Services, CertiNergy and as National Sales Manager at E.ON, Andrew has worked across numerous energy efficiency initiatives including CERT/CESP, ECO1,2.3 and 4 and the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Local Grant. He currently works as a Business Development Lead for Veolia Building Energy Services, helping public sector clients develop large-scale decarbonisation projects. These clients include the NHS, Universities, Colleges, Schools, and the Defence Sector. This work also involves securing third-party/public funding to support delivery.

Kelly Crews

National Head of Decarbonisation

Willmott Dixon

Kelly Crews holds the role of National Head of Decarbonisation within Willmott Dixon, where she provides insight, expertise and knowledge across the decarbonisation market, supporting customers with the development of decarbonisation plans, identifying measures that help organisations cut carbon, manage energy use and meet broader environmental/net zero delivery objectives. Working collaboratively with customers and internal teams through an end-to-end delivery solution, she helps provide a clear roadmap for the decarbonisation of estates and buildings, while identifying and unlocking applicable external funding opportunities. Her work is centred on translating decarbonisation ambitions into tangible outcomes across building portfolios, helping customers navigate the complexities of decarbonisation at scale from initial identification and prioritisation of buildings and estates for investment, working collaboratively with key stakeholders through each stage of delivery, including design development, on-site delivery and post-monitoring solutions. Before joining Willmott Dixon, Kelly built extensive expertise, knowledge and delivery experience by working over 20-years within the public sector, working in leadership positions across healthcare and local government, managing a cross-cutting portfolio including decarbonisation, net zero delivery, EV infrastructure development, adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity, developing and leading ambitious net zero strategies, investment grade audits and decarbonisation delivery programmes, supported by the identification and delivery of successful external funding awards, driving decarbonisation investment across the public estate.

Jas Kandola

CEO

Eqonic Group

Jas Kandola serves as CEO of Eqonic Group, a UK-based innovator developing next generation, lithium free battery technologies set to redefine the future of sustainable energy. His strategic leadership has positioned Eqonic among the countrys leading climate tech pioneers, earning recognition as part of the London Stock Exchanges 2024 Green Economy cohort. With over two decades of experience in corporate finance at Barclays, advising major and complex corporate clients on strategy and transformation, he has transitioned from his award winning role in finance to the forefront of leading an advanced battery technology company. He now leads Eqonics mission to deliver safer, cleaner and more sustainable energy storage solutions

Exhibitors

Call the EEA on 01691 680960 to exhibit at this event

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.

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Kooka Group

Why Choose Kooka for your Insulation & Render Solutions?

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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.

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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.

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EcoSurv

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

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B-NRG Limited

Finding

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SPL Strategies

We Connect Business and Communities Across the UK

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Swip Ltd

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

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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.

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Floorplan

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Venue Information

Institute of Directors

116 Pall mall

Westminster

London

SW1Y 5ED

Just minutes from Piccadilly Circus, Westminster and Trafalgar Square, our iconic hub is one of the capital’s most popular business venues.

Thousands of IoD members visit each week to work, connect and advance their professional development. Whether you need a Central London base for meetings, somewhere to grab a coffee and check emails, or a venue to host training – there’s space for you.

Directions

The following transport lines have routes that pass near 116 Pall Mall

Bus: 139, 196, 323, 38, 55.
Train: ELIZABETH, SOUTHEASTERN.
Tube: BAKERLOO, DISTRICT, NORTHERN, CIRCLE, PICCADILLY.

Parking

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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