The East Midlands Community is an inclusive community of energy practitioners. We run high‑quality events and knowledge-sharing opportunities, providing a meaningful contribution to the region’s leadership in sustainable energy.

Why engage with the East Midlands Community?

Energy professionals have the skills and technological know-how to drive sustainable change in the UK and globally. By engaging with the community, you will:

• Share and develop innovative technologies and solutions through our lectures, site visits and other engagements.
• Keep up to date with industry trends.
• Build your professional development.
• Support young professionals and further education establishments.

Most of the events are held in and around Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Peterborough. All members, guests and colleagues are welcome to participate in local activities. We hope to see you at an event soon.

Upcoming events and EI resources

Plans unveiled for phase one of UK hydrogen network

25/3/2026

National Gas has set out plans for a 300-mile hydrogen pipeline along England’s east coast, the first phase of a national hydrogen network in the UK.

Read more »

NEW ENERGY WORLD

Down, down, down: new drilling technologies are improving prospects for geothermal power by reducing project duration, cutting costs and drilling deeper wells

18/6/2025

Fervo Energy’s record-breaking Sugarloaf well in Utah showcases the rapid progress of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), while a new report finds the US Great Basin alone could supply 10% of the country’s electricity. Globally, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects geothermal could meet 15% of future power demand if costs fall. Meanwhile, Germany and the UK are advancing supportive policies and identifying high-potential regions, signalling a global shift towards making geothermal a scalable, low-carbon energy source.

Read more »

NEW ENERGY WORLD

EV rules relax to protect UK car makers from tariffs

9/4/2025

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has introduced a raft of new reforms to boost British electric vehicle (EV) car manufacturers, along with tax breaks that potentially make it ‘cheaper and easier’ to own an electric car – in response to US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on import.

Read more »

NEW ENERGY WORLD

Past events highlights

Take a look back at some of our recent community and EI-wide events in East Midlands.

1/2

EI LIVE webinar | District heat networks in the UK - March 2023

Steve Hunt, Co-founder of Ener-Vate Consultancy, gives an overview of district heat networks in the UK, including the benefits they provide and any constraints to their establishment. He also discusses his experience in the industry.

EI LIVE webinar | Carbon literacy introductory training - May 2023

EI LIVE webinar | Delivering net zero for the Midlands - September 2022

Michael Gallagher, Head of Midlands Net Zero Hub, talks about the exciting range of activity that is driving net zero in the Midlands and the challenges and opportunities being presented as the region transitions to net zero. In the last four years, more than £180mn of funding has been channelled into the Midlands region through the Midlands Net Zero Hub to develop and deliver a range of net zero projects and programmes.

... See more

The talk encompasses the huge potential of the low carbon and environmental goods and service sector, outlining the need and actions taken to upskill the workforce to ensure the delivery of domestic and commercial retrofit. Examples are drawn from the wider work of the Hub including a community led hydro-power project at a UNESCO world heritage site; and a look at the potential for growing food from waste heat and low-carbon transport hubs.

See less

EI LIVE webinar | Net zero electricity supply chains - July 2023

1/2

EI LIVE webinar | District heat networks in the UK - March 2023

Steve Hunt, Co-founder of Ener-Vate Consultancy, gives an overview of district heat networks in the UK, including the benefits they provide and any constraints to their establishment. He also discusses his experience in the industry.

EI LIVE webinar | Carbon literacy introductory training - May 2023

EI LIVE webinar | Delivering net zero for the Midlands - September 2022

EI LIVE webinar | Net zero electricity supply chains - July 2023

Committee contacts

Adetunji Lawal, MEI Chartered Energy Manager

Acting Chair

Kennedy Waombo, MEI

Honorary Treasurer

Chrispal Anand, FEI Chartered Energy Manager

Membership Secretary and Acting Events Secretary