The Labour Party Annual Conference 2025

SME4Labour, SPL & HSEnergy fringe: CLEAN ENERGY DIVIDEND: SLASHING BILLS AND HITTING NET ZERO – A NATIONAL PRIORITY

As the UK accelerates toward net zero, clean energy solutions offer a dual dividend: cutting household bills and powering a greener economy. This event brings together industry leaders including HS Energy, Zenergy Solar, Fox ESS, and EWI Pro, innovators in solar, battery, and retrofit technology, with strategic insight from SPL Strategies. Join us to explore how the clean energy transition can deliver real savings for families and lasting environmental impact.

Speakers:

• Dame Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Morden
• Tony Vaughan KC MP, MP for Folkestone and Hythe
• Bill Esterson MP, MP for Sefton Central
• Neil Mitchell, Managing Director of HSEnergy
• Julian Wiley, Director, ZEnergy Solar
• Paul Summers,Global Key Account Director, Fox ESS
• Nick Miles, Director of Commerce & Product Innovation, EWI PRO

Chair: Dr. Spencer Pitfield OBE

Tickets are free, but booking is required via https://www.sme4labour.org/clean_energy_dividend

This event is in the secure zone, so you will need a conference pass to access it.

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Time: 17:00

Location: SME4Labour POD (Arena Room - Thames), ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, England, L3 4FP

Please note: This event will be recorded for distribution through SME4Labour and its partners’ social media channels. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing on these recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.

Bios:

Dame Siobhain McDonagh

Dame Siobhain McDonagh has served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden since 1997, where she was born and continues to live. Prior to her election to Parliament, she was a councillor for the London Borough of Merton, where she chaired the Housing Committee.

In Parliament, she served as an Assistant Government Whip from 2007 to 2008. As a backbencher, she has been a vocal campaigner on issues of affordable housing, and she chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Households in Temporary Accommodation. She is also a member of the Panel of Chairs and the Treasury Committee. In the 2024 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Dame for her parliamentary and political service.

Tony Vaughan KC MP is the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, elected in 2024. As a barrister with a particular focus on human rights and immigration, he offers a distinct legal and policy perspective. He is the first Labour MP to represent his constituency, and his professional background provides a valuable insight into the legislative frameworks that govern energy policy and consumer rights.

Bill Esterson MP is the Member of Parliament for Sefton Central since 2010 and the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. With a background in accountancy and consultancy, he has held various shadow ministerial roles including Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Business and Industry. His extensive parliamentary experience and current role as Committee Chair give him a unique insight into the detailed policy and economic realities of the UK's energy transition.

Julian Wiley is the Director of ZEnergy Solar Ltd, a company incorporated in 2010 and based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. His work in the solar and energy sectors is complemented by his directorships in various other companies, reflecting a broad entrepreneurial background. His practical, on-the-ground experience provides an essential perspective on the operational challenges and opportunities for clean energy SMEs.

Paul Summers is Global Key Account Director of Fox ESS, a global leader in the development of high-performance energy storage systems. He is a chartered management accountant and a former lecturer, with a professional background that includes working in banking and with leading universities. His expertise lies in financial modelling and strategic planning, making his insights on the economic viability and business case for clean energy solutions particularly relevant.

Nick Miles is the Director of Commerce & Product Innovation at EWI PRO. His career is focused on the energy and insulation sectors, where he has held several directorships and worked as a consultant. His experience in developing and marketing innovative products, particularly in external wall insulation, positions him as a key voice on the importance of building fabric and retrofitting in achieving net-zero targets and reducing fuel poverty.

Chair : Dr. Spencer Pitfield OBE will chair the discussion. He is a Senior Adviser at Techne UK, a polling and data consulting company, and a highly experienced non-executive director with a background spanning politics, education, and the charity sector. Awarded an OBE for political service, he brings a broad range of experience and an understanding of the intersection between data, policy, and public opinion.