Bristol City Leap, a partnership between Bristol City Council and Ameresco, is widely recognised as a leading example of how public and private sector organisations can work together to accelerate decarbonisation at city scale. As one of the UK’s most ambitious climate partnerships, Bristol City Leap is helping to deliver investment in low-carbon energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, and skills across Bristol.
Recorded at Futurebuild 2026, this panel discussion explores the progress made so far, the role of retrofit in the region’s transition to net zero, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Bristol and the wider South West.
Chair:
Cllr Martin Fodor, Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee, Bristol City Council
Speakers:
Hannah Spungin, Director, Bristol City Leap
Craig Madders, Managing Director, Value Optimised Retrofit (VOR)
Matt Jones, Project Coordinator (Energy), Bristol City Council
