Energy Network
Summary
Driving Energy Efficiency in Healthcare: Supporting the NHS Net Zero Goal
Healthcare buildings account for 15% of the NHS’s total carbon footprint, making them a critical focus area in the journey toward achieving the NHS’s world-first net zero target. Reducing emissions in this sector is not just an environmental imperative, it’s essential for delivering long-term value to the health service and the communities it serves.
At NPAG, we’re proud to have a strong track record of helping healthcare managers reduce emissions, cut costs, and enhance health and well-being outcomes. Improving energy efficiency in hospitals and healthcare facilities delivers measurable benefits; financially, operationally, and environmentally.
Introducing the NPAG Energy Network
In response to growing demand from our members, we launched a dedicated national Energy Network back in 2024 to complement our popular NHS Sustainability Network and Waste Management Best Value Group.
Why Energy?
Energy is a recurring theme across our existing networks, including Estates and Sustainability. However, with the NHS facing increasing pressure to meet net zero targets and national efforts underway to revise HTM 07-02: Making Energy Work in Healthcare, there’s a clear need for a focused platform.
Our Energy Network offers a deeper dive into energy strategy, providing support and insight for NHS trusts navigating this complex and evolving landscape.
What You Can Expect
NPAG’s Best Value Groups are known for delivering real impact. By bringing together healthcare professionals in a collaborative, facilitated environment, our groups:
- Share innovative practices and practical solutions
- Influence national policy through formal consultation with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care
- Provide peer support and expert insight tailored to your challenges
Whether you're looking to improve energy performance, meet regulatory requirements, or contribute to the NHS’s sustainability goals, the NPAG Energy Network is here to support you.
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Meet the Facilitator
Cliff Howell
NPAG Business Associate
Facilitator for the NPAG Energy Network, and the NHS Transport & Logistics Best Practice Group
Cliff brings with him over 44 years of experience in the NHS, including two decades in senior leadership roles such as Director of Estates & Facilities.
Energy and sustainability have been central themes throughout Cliff’s career. He is a Chartered Engineer through both the Engineering Council and IHEEM, and holds a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering as well as a Master’s in Project Management—both with a strong focus on energy systems.
Cliff’s extensive background includes serving as a Trust Energy Manager, where he led on energy procurement, central returns, and the implementation of advanced monitoring and targeting systems. He also chaired the North West NHS Energy Group, playing a key role in shaping regional energy strategy.
In his current role, Cliff has successfully secured £17 million in PSDS funding to transform the energy centre at a major hospital site, driving significant decarbonisation efforts. He continues to work hands-on as an engineer, specialising in Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), and is proud to serve as joint lead for the HEFMA digitalisation workstream, which places energy and sustainability at its core.
Cliff’s wealth of experience and passion for meaningful change make him a valuable addition to the NPAG Energy Network, where he will support members in navigating the evolving energy landscape within the NHS.
Annual Reports
Meeting Information
Meeting 1 - 13th January 2026, virtual via MS Teams
Meeting 2 - TBC April 2026, virtual via MS Teams
Meeting 3 - TBC July 2026, virtual via MS Teams
Meeting 4 - TBC October 2026, virtual via MS Teams
Become a member
Best Value Group Membership Registration Form
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