With a background in architecture, Laura brings over 20 years’ experience of working with the built environment sector on programmes for people and planet.

She has worked for key architecture and construction sector organisations including RIBA, CABE, British Council and the Building Centre. At the Building Centre she developed the Retrofit 23, Retrofit 24 and Retrofit 25 exhibitions and event series, as well as delivering the New Homes in New Ways show and summit.

As Programme Director at the Good Homes Alliance, she is working with members to help catalyse the delivery of high-performance energy-efficient homes and places, which enable comfortable and healthy lives. The GHA’s values are to be collaborative, progressive and evidence based for the public good. 

Good homes, whether created new or realised through a retrofit process, have a positive impact on where we live, plus enhance the wellbeing and happiness of residents. Laura uses her skills in engaging professional communities to bring people together to organise and communicate these benefits, with the aim to increase the quality of homes delivered.   

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.

Martin holds a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Martin was Assistant Whip, House of Commons between 18 July 2024 and 7 September 2025.

He represented Inverclyde West (Gourock) on Inverclyde Council between May 2022 and July 2024.

After graduating, Martin worked in the public sector and then for VSO UK, an international development charity, where he led on policy and advocacy campaigns and UK government relations.

From 2018 to 2024 he worked with charities and businesses providing strategic communications and campaign support.

Rebecca leads on Sanctuary’s environmental sustainability strategy, ESG reporting and compliance, and sustainability-linked finance, and has responsibility for Sanctuary’s major grant-funded programmes, including Warm Homes. She also sits on the Greener Futures Partnership consortium Executive Committee.

With a background and unwavering interest in energy I have worked with architects, urban planners, residents, housing associations, and local authorities to create a more energy efficient and sustainable built environment, both in the public and private sectors, both on the client and commissioning sides, and focussing both on building fabric and energy systems as well as looking at it from the human behaviour point of view.

As Retrofit Delivery Manager at Turner & Townsend I am working with Housing Providers in London on a radical approach to retrofit, where we are aiming to transform homes in a whole-house refurbishment: Energiesprong.

Codrina is a Mission Manager in Nesta’s Sustainable Future team, working with homeowners, housing providers, and industry experts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon heating. She leads Nesta’s work looking into ensuring home decarbonisation is inclusive, leaves no one behind and is an effective tool in tackling fuel poverty.

Most recently, Codrina is leading Nesta’s work with Bristol City Council to optimise heat pump performance in social housing. By combining technical audits with resident interviews, the project aims to identify exactly what makes installations succeed or fail. This work is generating practical insights for landlords, installers, and policymakers, helping to ensure that low-carbon heating delivers on its promises for everyone.

Ross joined the Hub in 2025 as Head of Homes and Construction. His background is in construction innovation and net zero carbon policy development, with experience across technical consultancy, product development and building performance evaluation, within both new build and retrofit projects. In his role at the hub he works closely with technical teams to understand challenges, develop best practice solutions and support mainstream delivery of future homes.

David is a Director within Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate Sustainability Team. David has spent over 19 years working in client facing roles delivering bespoke projects and programmes involving business support and consultancy relating to the sustainability and procurement agendas with a specific focus on zero carbon strategies, building retrofit (energy efficiency and renewable technologies) and innovation. David is the Programme Director of the Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise programme.

Rolfe is a Senior Retrofit Consultant at LivGreen, a specialist decarbonisation contractor for social and private landlords. With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality design and manufacturing industry where Rolfe shaped and delivered carbon reduction strategies on an international level. Rolfe is passionate about helping landlords achieve energy efficiency and net zero carbon emissions across their housing portfolio, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions and bring long term strategic thinking down to short terms plans to deliver key client objectives.

Paul Cheetham FCIM is Co Founder and Scale Up Director of Blind Screen Limited. He leads brand, marketing, and commercial growth across the UK and international markets. Founded in 2022 in Derby, Blind Screen designs and manufactures advanced thermal blinds for homes and commercial spaces. Paul’s focus is clear. Scale the business to meet demand by building repeatable systems, rolling out training, and closing skill gaps so every Blind Screen product is delivered with firm, efficient consistency.

Lenny Reynolds is Co Founder and Managing Director of Blind Screen Limited. He leads product development, manufacturing delivery, and trade partner growth & training across the UK and international markets. Founded in 2022 in Derby, Blind Screen designs and manufactures advanced thermal blinds for homes and commercial spaces. With 23 years in the blinds industry, Lenny’s vision is clear. Build the most thermally efficient blind in the UK, with performance that stands up anywhere in the world.

Professor Chris Sansom FHEA FRGS – Professor of CSP and Head of Zero Carbon Research Theme.
He brings 20+ years in industry and deep expertise in renewable energy, energy storage, and low carbon buildings. He will share insights on decarbonisation and performance evidence.

David Farmer is an Energy House Research Fellow at Energy House Labs, Energy House Research Fellow. He works with teams across Energy House 1, Energy House 2.0 and the UKAS accredited Thermal Measurement Laboratory. He will share how Energy House Labs tests real home energy performance, and what the data shows on measures that cut heat loss and lower heating demand.

Arran Mornin has led the heat networks zoning policy team in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero since August 2020. He has a background working on electricity systems policy and as an economist. He has a master’s degree in the economics and policy of energy and the environment from UCL.

Emma is the Low Carbon Housing Director at Octopus Energy. Her career has centred on leading high impact, high innovation projects in real estate, with a particular focus on housing, energy performance and green energy production. Her practical experience includes starting her career in rural surveying and estate management moving into award-winning housing and regeneration developments.

Emma is a passionate advocate for change, community resilience and sustainability solutions for all. She established and led the UK’s first fossil fuel-free district heating scheme in her village, Swaffham Prior. Her work regularly features in trade, national and international press & media.

With a background in architecture, Laura brings over 20 years’ experience of working with the built environment sector on programmes for people and planet.

She has worked for key architecture and construction sector organisations including RIBA, CABE, British Council and the Building Centre. At the Building Centre she developed the Retrofit 23, Retrofit 24 and Retrofit 25 exhibitions and event series, as well as delivering the New Homes in New Ways show and summit.

As Programme Director at the Good Homes Alliance, she is working with members to help catalyse the delivery of high-performance energy-efficient homes and places, which enable comfortable and healthy lives. The GHA’s values are to be collaborative, progressive and evidence based for the public good. 

Good homes, whether created new or realised through a retrofit process, have a positive impact on where we live, plus enhance the wellbeing and happiness of residents. Laura uses her skills in engaging professional communities to bring people together to organise and communicate these benefits, with the aim to increase the quality of homes delivered.