Tony Cowling (Chair)
Tony graduated from Reading University in the seventies with a PhD in chemistry. Even at that time he was interested in sustainability and reducing energy consumption. He visited both the Centre for Alternative Technology and Saskatchewan Conservation House and was very impressed with their approaches to saving energy and to generating renewable energy. Tony built his own house embracing those ideas. Tony is keen for as many organisations in Reading to benefit from solar energy as possible and for this project to bring further benefits to the local community. They call him the founder of Reading Hydro and is involved in starting the Reading Library of things.
Andrew Nind
Andrew Nind has worked in the energy sector for over 30 years, mainly as a management consultant. He has undertaken commercial analysis of power projects throughout Europe for a wide range of clients, with a focus in recent years on wind and solar generation and the economics of de-carbonisation. In addition to private sector clients, he has advised industry regulators, government departments and publicly owned companies. Andrew is married, has two daughters, and likes playing the piano.
Dan Fernbank
Dan has been Energy & Sustainability Director at University of Reading since 2011, leading on the delivery of sustainability in their operations. He has overseen a 61% cut in the University’s carbon emissions, saving £45 million in energy costs cumulatively. Dan has a first‐class honours in Environmental Studies BSc, was named ‘Public Sector Energy Manager of the Year’ in 2019, and awarded ‘Net Zero Carbon Strategy of the Year’ by the Energy Manager’s Association in 2021.
Rachel Eden
Rachel was first elected to Reading Borough Council in 2010 and represents Whitley ward for the Labour party. She is also a member of the Cooperative Party and the GMB union. She is currently Lead Member for Adult Social Care having held the Housing and Neighbourhoods portfolio from 2011-2013. Professionally Rachel is a director of a training and consultancy company. She is a qualified accountant and Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Elizabeth Terry
Liz was first elected to Reading Borough Council in 2012 and was elected Deputy Leader of Reading Borough Council in 2023. She represents Minster Ward and is also Lead Member for Corporate Services & Resources. Liz previously held a number of roles in Local Government and more recently was Chief executive for Berkshire Women’s Aid for 7 years. Liz has a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management.
Annette Heslop
Annette Heslop is the Finance and Administration Director of Energy4All, which she joined in 2002. Annette has also been a director of Baywind since 1999. She is responsible for the professional management and administration of all the Energy4All co-ops. As Finance Director of Energy4All, she leads on financial control, modelling, costing, projections, banking and treasury.
Mike Landon
Mike has spent 30 years as a consultant to companies, specialising in employee share ownership and corporate governance. He has always taken a strong interest in environmental issues and is now focusing on steps businesses can take to prevent a climate emergency. He recently completed a part-time master’s degree in the Economics of Climate Change at Reading University.
