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In conversation with Martin McCluskey MP, Minister for Energy Consumers - 17 Mar 2026 17:45 – 18:45

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.

Join us on Tuesday 17 March, 17:45-18:45 GMT to hear from Martin McCluskey MP, minister for energy consumers, on the UK government's priorities following the recently published Warm Homes Plan. Minister McCluskey will be joining Ravi Gurumurthy, Nesta’s chief executive to discuss the next steps and how various organisations can play a role in accelerating home decarbonisation.

This hybrid event is taking place at 58 Victoria Embankment, London. The event is 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. The event will be followed by a networking reception.

In person places are limited, if you would like to attend the event in person, register your interest and we will get back to you within 48 hours to let you know if we can offer you a place. Alternatively, you can register below as an online attendee to get the live-stream link emailed to you.

Speakers

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Ravi Gurumurthy

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Ravi Gurumurthy is group chief executive officer, joining Nesta as chief executive in December 2019. Ravi was previously responsible for the International Rescue Committee’s work in designing, testing and scaling products and services for people affected by crisis in over 40 countries - from reducing acute malnutrition and intimate partner violence, to expanding employment for Syrian refugees. Prior to joining the International Rescue Committee in 2013, Ravi held a number of roles in the UK government, including director of strategy at the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change and as a strategic advisor to the Foreign Secretary. Across many departments, Ravi led a number of major social and environmental reforms including the development of the world’s first legally-binding carbon emissions targets and the integration of children’s services. Ravi has also worked as a researcher at the think-tank Demos and in local government in London.

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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.