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This event took place on Tuesday 17 March. You can watch the recording below.

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The Warm Homes Plan has been the single biggest policy update for the household energy sector so far this Parliament. Setting targets and policies for home decarbonisation, the plan is critical to cutting energy bills, tackling fuel poverty and breaking the UK’s reliance on volatile gas markets. However, following the plans publication, there are many questions remaining regarding how the government will deliver on these ambitions in reality.

On Tuesday 17 March we heard from Martin McCluskey MP, minister for energy consumers, on the UK government's priorities following the recently published Warm Homes Plan. Minister McCluskey joined Madeleine Gabriel, Director in the sustainable future mission, Nesta and discussed the next steps and how various organisations can play a role in accelerating home decarbonisation.

This hybrid event took place at 58 Victoria Embankment, London. The event was for stakeholders and decision-makers in the sector, including those from energy and installer organisations, think tanks and local authorities, as well as property developers and home builders.

Speakers

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Madeleine Gabriel

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Madeleine leads Nesta’s mission to significantly cut carbon emissions from UK homes by 2030. Her team works with national, devolved and local governments, consumers and industry to develop, test and scale up ideas, policies and initiatives that can speed up the transition to greener homes. Madeleine previously led Nesta’s work on inclusive innovation, researching ways to create an equitable, innovation-led economy in the UK. She has published widely on innovation practices that promote sustainability and social impact. Madeleine has also worked as a consultant evaluating local and national government programmes across a wide range of policy areas, including public health, housing, learning and skills and local economic development.

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Martin McCluskey MP

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Martin McCluskey was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West in July 2024.