Sustainable energy association
The Sustainable Energy Association was founded in 2014 as a membership organisation with wide range of members ranging from product manufacturers, to research bodies and institutions, with its main office based in Birmingham.
It defines itself as being technologically agnostic, or in other words not solely technologically driven but with the view that whole building or whole heating and fabric first approaches are key to performance issues. It seek to link up building-level technologies and the wider energy systems to achieve a low carbon, secure energy future for the UK, benefits for UK consumers, and commercial growth for businesses working in the sector, align the interests of business, politicians and consumers to supporting improvements in public health, increasing national employment and generating sustainable economic growth.
We are industry leaders in energy in buildings it provides objective, evidence-based policy positions which help shape how we think about, generate and use energy, recognising that there is no single solutions to decarbonising energy in buildings. Reducing the energy needs of buildings requires a multi technology solution, tailored to the circumstances of the building and its occupants; a whole building, technology neutral approach, starting with the building fabric.
Its vision is to see all buildings energy efficient, net-zero carbon, warm and healthy and has identified 5 key deliverables to do this.
- Firstly, that the knowledge and skills exist in the industry to deliver a holistic approach to decarbonising buildings while enhancing health and wellbeing.
- Secondly, good quality and high performance are the norm in the sustainable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
- We need strong consumer and client demand for energy efficiency and low carbon heating solutions.
- Also, rapid take up of innovation, of new and existing technologies, to advance the delivery of energy efficient and low carbon buildings.
- Finally and most importantly, we need long-term, joined up and effective policy and regulation to deliver energy efficiency and sustainable energy in our UK buildings.
For more information visit their website here https://sustainableenergyassociation.com
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