Meet the Judges

Head of smart energy systems, BEAMA

Swetta leads BEAMA’s Smart Energy Systems programme, bringing together manufacturers, policymakers and industry stakeholders to support the transition to a smarter, more flexible and electrified energy system. She leads BEAMA’s work across smart buildings, smart metering, consumer energy data and energy system interoperability, helping shape the policies and standards needed to accelerate the deployment of low carbon technologies.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the utilities sector, Swetta has held roles spanning technical delivery, regulatory compliance and policy development. She has played a leading role in major industry programmes including Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS), smart metering and the Government’s Smart and Secure Electricity System (SSES) programme. She regularly chairs cross-industry working groups and works closely with DESNZ, Ofgem, Elexon, NESO and other industry bodies to ensure future energy policy is practical, deliverable and supports both manufacturers and consumers.

Commercial manager, FETA

Martyn joined FETA in May 2015 after a 37-year career in the plastics and chemical industries working in various departments including development, sales and marketing as well as a number of commercial roles. He has experience in the sales and marketing of refrigerants and as part of his current position in FETA he manages the Heat Pump Association, and several groups in the refrigeration, HEVAC and chimney associations across FETA.

Director, ICOM & MEHNA

Steve has spent the whole of his working life in the plumbing & heating industry, starting as an apprentice plumber in 1984.  Steve eventually specialised by focusing on the product management and technical support functions for a leading commercial boiler and water heater manufacturer.  In this role Steve served on BSI and ICOM committees.

In 2020 Steve was appointed director of the Industrial & Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM), and also director of Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA).  These are member organisations working to engage in all aspects of non-domestic heating related activities.

Global head of district energy, Alfa Laval and external advisor to the board of the DHC Academy (a European funded Initiative)

Neil is an engineer with over 30 years of experience in the building services arena. He started his career as an applications engineer and progressed through product management, external sales and consultancy. The last 20 years have been specifically within the district energy market working with consultants, ESCo’s and building owners on best practice sizing, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of district heating and cooling networks. He has specific experience in the integration of renewable energy sources such as heat pumps (air, ground, water), CHP, solar thermal, biomass and waste heat, through the sizing and layout of the network pipework, to the terminal units such as FCUs, HIUs and heat emitters. He is a collaborator who has worked with a number of organisations, such as CIBSE, BSRIA, ASHRAE, IDEA, BESA, AEE & BEIS having created, gained approval and conducted many engineering industry CPD seminars. He has experience working with consultants and on projects across many countries including Scandinavia, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, the US and Canada.