Robert Clements

Northern Ireland Housing Executive/NI Advice Service

Robert Clements is the interim Head of Sustainable Development for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and leads on the Housing Executive’s Sustainable Development Strategy. He also manages the Home Energy Conservation Authority statutory functions for Northern Ireland.
He is currently leading a series of EU and research funded projects, with an emphasis on innovative pilots incorporating residential decarbonised solutions with improved householder education and empowerment.
Robert has worked in social housing for over 20 years and has extensive experience in residential refurbishment and development from his previous roles in the private and housing association sector. His focus is residential energy efficiency, decarbonisation and mitigating fuel poverty through a just transition.
Robert is a certified Passive House Consultant, graduated from Ulster University in 1993 with a BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management, and is professionally qualified via the Chartered Institute of Building. He is currently a board member for Sustainable NI.

12.00

Friday 9th June

The power to save is at your fingertips

What visitors will learn
− Get great advice on how to save.
− Save money, save energy.
− Which grants are available?
− How to switch your energy provider.

Together we continue to encourage increased levels of energy efficiency, as well as supporting customer choice of energy supply. We work closely with –
National Energy Action (NEA) – Our work encompasses all aspects of fuel poverty, but in particular emphasises the importance of greater investment in domestic energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Trust – Our independent and impartial advice can help you lower emissions and cut energy bill costs!
Consumer Council – We provide free, independent support and advice for all consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland. We also have powers to investigate complaints about energy, water, transport and postal services and undertake research to understand local consumer issues.
The Housing Executive, through its Home Energy Conservation (HECA) role, partners with the major energy providers and leading energy charities.
By promoting innovative low carbon technologies, we can contribute to reductions in carbon emissions throughout Northern Ireland.

3.00

Saturday 10th June

The power to save is at your fingertips

What visitors will learn
− Get great advice on how to save.
− Save money, save energy.
− Which grants are available?
− How to switch your energy provider.

Together we continue to encourage increased levels of energy efficiency, as well as supporting customer choice of energy supply. We work closely with –
National Energy Action (NEA) – Our work encompasses all aspects of fuel poverty, but in particular emphasises the importance of greater investment in domestic energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Trust – Our independent and impartial advice can help you lower emissions and cut energy bill costs!
Consumer Council – We provide free, independent support and advice for all consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland. We also have powers to investigate complaints about energy, water, transport and postal services and undertake research to understand local consumer issues.
The Housing Executive, through its Home Energy Conservation (HECA) role, partners with the major energy providers and leading energy charities.
By promoting innovative low carbon technologies, we can contribute to reductions in carbon emissions throughout Northern Ireland.

2.15

Sunday 11th June

The power to save is at your fingertips

What visitors will learn
− Get great advice on how to save.
− Save money, save energy.
− Which grants are available?
− How to switch your energy provider.

Together we continue to encourage increased levels of energy efficiency, as well as supporting customer choice of energy supply. We work closely with –
National Energy Action (NEA) – Our work encompasses all aspects of fuel poverty, but in particular emphasises the importance of greater investment in domestic energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Trust – Our independent and impartial advice can help you lower emissions and cut energy bill costs!
Consumer Council – We provide free, independent support and advice for all consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland. We also have powers to investigate complaints about energy, water, transport and postal services and undertake research to understand local consumer issues.
The Housing Executive, through its Home Energy Conservation (HECA) role, partners with the major energy providers and leading energy charities.
By promoting innovative low carbon technologies, we can contribute to reductions in carbon emissions throughout Northern Ireland.