TPAS Cymru’s Annual Net Zero Week 2025

Changing homes together for a better Wales

Do you support tenant voices in decarbonising homes? Because without tenants, it won’t happen.

IN COLLABORATION WITH: 

Monday – Friday: 09^th - 12^th June 2025

Net Zero Week is back for its exciting fifth year, to tackle the big topic of Affordable Warmth in Welsh Social Housing. NZ Week 2025 is designed for both tenants and housing staff - ensuring tenants aren’t just talked about but actively shaping the solutions.

Over the course of five days packed with six online sessions we will debate how it's going and explore solutions for some of the pressing issues surrounding Net Zero, Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) and Thermal Comfort.

Net Zero Week is for everyone! Tenants, staff, board members, contractors - we have got something for all of you. Our sessions cover a wide range of topics to match everyone's interests and roles. So, no matter who you are, you'll find something useful and interesting to take part in. Join us!

If you have an interest in fuel poverty, sustainability, future living, tenant voice then you need to attend

• Get the latest Net Zero updates from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Welsh Government.
• Discover a wide range of best practices and real-world case studies. Participate in a special tenant-only session to voice your opinions and concerns.
• In its 5^th year, this week is always highly rated by attendees for its inspiring, informative sessions on what is happening in Wales creating affordable low carbon warmth for all.
• With 7 sessions over the week, choose which sessions most interest you over the week
• You will not be overwhelmed. We are TPAS Cymru, we want you on the journey, not scared of it.
• With a LOW-COST GROUP PASS option, a wide range of staff and tenants can all benefit from attending not just the few. 

This dedicated themed week is in collaboration with SERO

Monday 09th June: Charting the Course: Wales' Net Zero Ambitions and the Road Ahead

Join us for the opening session of Net Zero Week, where we will hear from key speakers including Jayne Bryant MS - Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government. The session will look at how the housing sector can support Wales’ journey to Net Zero and how it connects with creating safer and comfortable homes. There’ll also be time for questions and discussion with the panel.

2.00 PM - 3.15 PM: The Road to Net Zero Wales – Roundtable Discussion

Join us for an interactive roundtable discussion, where we will focus on retrofitting Welsh homes, the ORP Program and road ahead. We will also cover the challenges and next steps towards Net Zero. A must-attend for anyone interested in the future of retrofitting housing in Wales, offering direct insights from those on ground.

• Sarah Hancock, Head of Asset Management - Hafod Housing
• Elfed Roberts, Head of Sustainability & Innovation - POBL Group
• Darren Hatton, Head of Housing Standards - Welsh Government
• Nick Taylor-Williams, Director of Housing - Caerphilly County Borough Council
• Robert Nash, Head of Energy Performance - xRI Urban Robotics and Analytics Ltd

Tuesday 10th June: Retrofit in Focus

Hear from leading experts on the frontlines of decarbonisation in Welsh housing to discuss their progress, insights, and the lessons they have learned along the way. It's a shared mission, and this session is all about pooling our experiences, from the successes to the setbacks. Join us to share in the knowledge that's moving us all forward.

• Trisha Hoddinott, Head of Sustainability & Assets - Hedyn
• Allyn Pritchard, Energy & Planned Services Manager - Ateb Group

2.00 PM - 3:15 PM: Retrofitting Across Borders: Lessons to Learn

This session will look beyond Wales for best practice through speakers in England and Scotland who are leading their own journeys to Net Zero. They will share their strategies, successes, and the challenges they have faced, offering valuable insights that could be adapted in Wales. It's a unique chance to see how our neighbours are tackling similar challenges and what we can learn from them to accelerate our own progress towards Net Zero.

• Tania Jennings, Net Zero Carbon Manager - Lewisham Council

• Brian Rankin, Sustainability & Energy Manager - Choice Housing, Ireland

Wednesday 11th June: Balancing Affordability & Sustainability

Achieving Net Zero in Wales will require significant investment over the next decade. With limited budgets and rising expectations, the big question is: How do we decarbonise affordably? Tenants are increasingly worried about the financial implications - will this drive-up rents or bills? And for landlords, it raises tough choices about what might need to give to fund green upgrades.

This session explores innovative ways to help decarbonise homes. From getting rewarded for generating your own energy to rethinking how we fund and manage upgrades, we will look at practical models that offer a return - not just a cost.

If you are looking for fresh, practical ideas on making Net Zero work for everyone, this session is for you.

• Phil Steele, Future Technologies Evangelist - Octopus Energy

• James Williams, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer - SERO

Thursday 12th June: Innovation in Action - What’s New, What’s Next

Innovation is essential if we are going to reach Net Zero in ways that are both practical and affordable. This session brings together four sharp pitches showcasing innovative products and ideas designed to tackle the challenge of decarbonisation - from new technologies to smart solutions you might not have heard of yet.

Each pitch will offer a glimpse into what’s new and what’s next in the world of sustainable housing and energy efficiency. If you are looking for future trends, or inspiration for your next project, this session is a chance to see innovation in action.

• Gemma Voaden, Senior Manager Net Zero - Together Housing Group
• Kassie Williams, Sustainable Partnerships Manager - Robert Price Builders' Merchants
• Jez Climas, Head of Business Development - Renewables, City Plumbing

Booking & Cost Details:

Group Pass – £399 + VAT (see joining instructions below)
The Landlord Group Pass gives unlimited access for your staff, tenants, board members, or stakeholders to join any session throughout the week.

Important: Everyone using the group pass still needs to register individually using the Zoom link below. Make sure they tick the ‘Group Pass’ option and mention your organisation name.
This helps us manage access and ensure each person gets session updates.

• Housing staff: £150 + VAT
• Tenants: £80 + VAT
• Non-members: £220 + VAT

How to Register

All Week Sessions
Register here and choose the ‘Group Pass’ option if applicable.

• All cancellations for paid events must be made by email to akshita@tpas.cymru  If you cancel your place less than 2 working days before the online event you will incur the full cost.
• If you are unable to attend, you can send a substitute delegate at no extra cost.  All substitute delegates must be notified to akshita@tpas.cymru
• If you fail to attend a paid, online sessions, you will be charged the full cost of attendance.
• Once we have received your cancellation, we will forward you a confirmation of your cancellation.
• For our paid events please note, one paid registration may only be used by one person, and the sharing of joining links /screens is prohibited. Therefore, each person attending this event must have a separate registration.

We aim to make sure that all online events run as planned. However, there may be times when, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to cancel an event. Should this be the case we will give you as much notice as possible. If you have already paid for the cancelled event we will give you a full refund. Should we run the event again, we will give you priority