The Energy Efficiency Association CIC (EEA) – in partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), UK Plumbing Supplies, Michael Pavis Ltd and headline sponsor Fortem Solutions – is launching a major new retrofit industry event aimed at accelerating delivery of energy efficiency improvements to homes across the region.
Taking place at Notts County Football Club’s Meadow Lane stadium on Wednesday 8 July, Meet the Contractor – Getting Warm Homes Plan Ready will bring together contractors, local authorities, Tier 1 delivery partners, specialists and key decision makers from across the East Midlands supply chain.
The event will feature a contractor exhibition designed to connect the full sector in one room.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is one of the biggest opportunities we have to tackle high energy bills, create skilled jobs, and make the East Midlands a greener region.”
“Our ambition to support the retrofit of 12,000 homes by 2035 will require a strong, capable local supply chain, and that means helping more SMEs and sole traders to enter, thrive, and grow within the retrofit sector.”
“I encourage local contractors and installers to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with key organisations, learn about upcoming projects, and play their part in delivering our regional retrofit ambitions.”
The inaugural event is specifically targeted at SMEs and sole traders that can deliver retrofit measures, including heat pump, solar panel, and insulation installers, based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The event will create opportunities for local businesses to engage with the organisations preparing to deliver the Government’s Warm Homes Plan and retrofit projects throughout the region.
Industry leaders attending will include:
The event forms part of regional efforts to support the East Midlands Local Retrofit Strategy, a place-based roadmap developed through the Local Area Retrofit Accelerator (LARA) Pilot convened by the MCS Foundation.
The strategy aims to accelerate home retrofit activity across the East Midlands Combined County Authority area, helping to reduce fuel poverty, improve housing quality, stimulate local economic growth, and cut carbon emissions from heating and powering homes. EMCCA has an ambitious target fit 12,000 homes with energy efficiency measures by 2035.
Gary Braybrooke, EEA founder and chief executive, said: “With the Warm Homes Plan now moving forward, the need for meaningful collaboration across the sector has never been greater. Delivering on these ambitions will require strong alignment between policy, local authorities, contractors and the skills system.
“This event brings together key partners – including local contractors, Tier 1 organisations, local authorities and training providers – all in the same room, creating a valuable space for shared understanding and practical coordination. It marks the first in a series of essential engagements designed to strengthen partnerships, build capacity, and ensure the sector is ready to meet the scale and pace of delivery required.”
The event runs from 10am-5.30pm and entry is free. However, attendance is strictly RSVP only. Businesses interested in attending are urged to click here to register for the event.