The Renewable Energy Association and Field Consulting would like to invite you to attend a panel – moderated by REA CEO Trevor Hutchings with Lib Dem Energy Spokesperson Pippa Heylings MP – during London Climate Action Week hosted at Field’s offices on the Southbank:

Watt Communities Want: Engaging communities to unlock investment in clean energy projects

23 June 2026, 10:30AM-12:00PM | Field Consulting, River Studio — Sea Containers House, 18 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD

Hosted by trade body REA and public affairs and communications agency Field Consulting, “Watt Communities Want: Engaging communities to unlock investment in clean energy projects”, will convene leaders across public affairs and the energy sector to examine how meaningful community engagement can enable investable clean energy solutions.

The panel discussion and Q&A will discuss practical approaches to building public support for renewable project delivery at a local level while addressing the evolving and increasingly divisive political and public narrative surrounding climate action and the energy transition.

The confirmed panellists are:

Pippa Heylings MP – Lib Dem Energy Security & Net Zero Spokesperson 

Trevor Hutchings – REA CEO, Moderating

Vincent Fabri – Head of Insight, Field Consulting 

Dina Potter – UK Vice President for Social Impact & Community Engagement, National Grid

Sarah Burgess – Board Director, Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE)