Michael Gallagher

After completing a degree at Lancaster University in Earth and Environmental Science, Michael has spent the last 16 years working in energy efficiency and renewables, working across the private and public sector. He started his career at the Energy Saving Trust, providing energy efficiency and renewable technology advice to the public, progressing in to consultancy which supported Local Authorities working to reduce fuel poverty. Michael then specialised in Solar PV survey, design and operational management for domestic, new build and commercial buildings working for SMEs based in Leicester and Derby; During this time, he gained a MSc in Energy and Industrial Sustainability.

Michael then moved into the public sector and set up the Midlands Net Zero Hub, which over 6 years grew to a team of 45, delivering over £420m of funding in the Midlands region and nationally. More recently he took up the position of Director Environment and Sustainability at Nottingham City Council supporting their drive to be Carbon Neutral by 2028 and has now moved to the East Midlands Combined County Authority as their Director of Climate Resilience and Green Growth.