Event Listings Archive 2009

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JANUARY

Workshops Help Planning Officers Mandate CHP
The CHPA is organising a series of eight English regional workshops for local authority planning policy officers so that they write district or packaged CHP into the requirements for new development. The workshops, which are being sponsored by central Government via the CHPQA, and supported by the Regional Development Agencies.

Nottingham 26/01/2009

Exeter 26/02/2009

5th Waste Management Finance Forum, 22 – 23 January, London
Bringing together local authorities with waste management companies and financiers to address the financial challenges facing UK waste management over the next 12-18 months. To register, contact Elizabeth Pugh

OFGEM workshops for electricity distribution price control review, 20 or 28 January, London
The intention of the workshop is to engage with all interested stakeholders and to encourage discussion to inform responses to the policy paper.

Clear thinking in challenging times: Defining the path towards a low carbon economy, 28 January, London
The Carbon Trust 2008/09 Stakeholder Meeting will also explore through a panel debate how carbon reduction and the development of a low carbon economy worldwide might help the UK through the recession.

FEBRUARY
Scottish Energy and Environment Conference, 3 February, Glasgow
Exhibition, conferencing and networking event in Scotland for suppliers and buyers of the latest energy and environmental technologies.

Euroheat and Power: Keep cool and save energy, 9 February, Brussels
Organised in conjunction with the European Union Sustainable Energy Week, this event aims at broad presentation of advantages and usability of district cooling in fulfilling cooling demands in Europe.

Energy from Waste 2009, 17 – 19 February, London
Be part of this leading international three-day event for the latest developments in waste treatments and technologies. For more information, call Stephne Graham on 01722 717033.

MARCH
The Energy Gap: Deploying Sustainable Technologies
Monday 30th March 2009, 17.00-18.30, Committee Room 20

A CHPA/PRASEG upcoming seminar which will focus on a few sustainable energy technologies which are able to deliver on our most pressing energy priorities today.

This seminar comes at a crucial time. The UK is facing an unprecedented period of generation and infrastructure replacement and investment during which 30-35 GW of new energy generation will be required to replace retiring capacity. I hope this seminar will be of interest to you, because you either have existing or planned sustainable energy technologies within in your area, you are actively engaged in UK energy policy or perhaps you have a broader interest in the opportunities for providing technologies, green jobs and skills within in the UK.

The speakers include representatives from the CHP industry (CHPA), an NGO perspective (Greenpeace), a utility viewpoint (RWE npower Cogen) and a case study from an operational Energy from Waste district heating project (Shetland Heat and Power).

Industrial / Commercial CHP workshops 3rd, 10th & 11th March 2009
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is planning to hold three free workshops in the Newcastle, Birmingham and London areas during 2009 to help businesses in both the industrial and commercial sectors realise the benefits that Combined Heat & Power (CHP) can bring.

The draft Agenda is available on the CHP Focus website. Seats are limited and those wishing to attend should register on the CHP Focus registration page or by e-mail to chpfocus@aeat.co.uk with your name; job title; company and preferred event.

UNFCCC AWG-KP 7 & AWGLCA 5, 29 March – 8 April, Bonn
Seventh session of the AWG-KP and fifth session of the AWG-LCA

Ecobuild 2009, 3 – 5 March, London
Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

APRIL

Half day conference:
HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY
Thursday 30 April, 8.30am - 1.15pm

Confirmed speakers include:

- Hergen Haye, Head of Distributive Energy and Heat Policy, Department of Energy and Climate Change
- Karl Feilder, CEO of The Neutral Group and CEO of DHL Neutral Services
- Graham Meeks, Director, CHPA
- Tony Moseley, Assistant Director of the Elephant & Castle Project, London Borough of Southwark
- Freya Phillips, Head of Sustainable Technology, EDF Energy
- Stuart Pocock, Head of On-site Renewables, Renewable Energy Association
- Keith Priest, Partner, Fletcher Priest
- Michael Stych, Associate Director, Arup
- David Wickersham, Technical Adviser to CityWest Homes, Westminster City Council's Arms Length Management Organisation

Cost: £169 (£149 for NLA partners)
Book now at http://www.newlondonarchitecture.org/event.php?id=22
or call 020 7636 4044

MAY

PRASEG ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2009 - Beating the energy crunch: sustaining investment in low carbon technologies
Wednesday 13th May 2009. 1Great George St, London, SW1P 3AA
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Carbon Reduction 2009, 14 May, London
Carbon reduction '09 Conference and Exhibition will provide an ideal environment for discussion and learning among those leading policy and best practice in this sector.

Generating a Low Carbon Future, 19 May, Birmingham NEC
This provides a platform for integrating the low carbon, decentralised, intelligent and renewable energy objectives with the range of regeneration projects, including public property development i.e. local government, schools, hospitals, universities well as social housing. Read more

Micropower Council Annual Conference and Awards Dinner, 29 April, London
With the UK Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy due for publication this summer, the Micropower Council Annual Conference on Wednesday 29 April will be the hub for discussing the key issues and implications for microgeneration across the UK.

Aberdeen Heat and Power Guided tour of Seaton - 21 May 2009

One of the best examples of new district heating with CHP in buildings is the Seaton area project in Aberdeen a few miles away from the AECC. Electric heating in social housing was replaced by district heating with CHP.

In liaison with Aberdeen Heat and Power and the Danish district heating association, CHPA is organising a guided tour of Seaton on 21 May 2009. The afternoon tour, linked to the nearby Aberdeen All-Energy Exhibition, is free to attend and will consist of a visit to the Energy Centre, presentations on how the scheme was created and paid for, plus a chance to meet tenants.

For those attending the Exhibition, there is an opportunity to hear how district heating schemes (including waste to energy) are developed in Denmark and elsewhere. Danish DH businesses are very interested in investing in DH the UK.

If you are interested in booking a place, please contact Ian Manders, Combined Heat & Power Association +44 (0)20 7828 4077 ian.manders@chpa.co.uk
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Learn about the Danish experience

Denmark is one of the leading countries in district heating and waste to energy. Now you can learn about the Danish experience in cutting carbon at the Danish Pavilion at the AECC on the morning of 21 May. Experts from leading Danish energy companies describe practical energy in buildings projects that could be reproduced in the UK. Danish DH businesses are very interested in investing in the UK.

UK speakers include Ian Manders, Head of Development Combined Heat & Power Association and Michael King, Chair of Aberdeen Heat and Power.

In the afternoon, there is a free guided tour of nearby Aberdeen Heat and Power.

For more details please contact Ian Manders, Combined Heat & Power Association +44 (0)20 7828 4077 ian.manders@chpa.co.uk
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JUNE
International Conference on Thermal Energy Storage - EffStock 2009, 14 – 17 June, Stockholm, Sweden
Organised by the IEA Energy Conservation, this event aims to encourage awareness and uptake of solutions for energy conservation through energy storage, including seasonal, diurnal and short-term storage technologies. It will bring together design professionals, government officials, manufacturers, environmental consultants, utility personnel and executives, and academic researchers. Read More

Eurelectric’s annual convention and conference, Bucharest, Romania 15 – 16 June
This event will spotlight the unique role electricity plays in achieving a sustainable future and in contributing towards the EU vision for a high efficiency, low carbon, secure and competitive economy. Read More

CHP Event - London South Bank University - Tuesday 23 June
This course aims to prepare you with the knowledge needed to start applying CHP to designs and planning. The course will give you the skills needed to carry out feasibility studies, assess the advantages, disadvantages and the economic benefits.

Visit http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/external/CEREBCOURSEFLYER23June.pdf for more information and a booking form

Developing UK Biogas - Towards an AD infrastructure for waste, energy and carbon efficiency
23 June 2009, Stoneleigh Park Conf Centre, Coventry, Warwickshire
Key speakers from government, the Anaerobic Digestion Task Group, and wide-ranging industry sectors analyse policy and strategy for cohesive and synergy-led development for a sustainable UK biogas industry. Experts from Europe and the UK assess the options for the optimum end use of biogas – as electricity, pipeline quality gas or vehicle fuel, and debate the best way forward for this rapidly evolving industry.
Full programme and booking details on www.recyclingwasteworld.co.uk/conferences; email events@markallengroup.co.uk or call 01722 717035
Supported by CHPA,
Members of the CHPA have a 10% discount off the standard delegate rate

Zero Carbon Homes & Non-Domestic Buildings – next steps, 24 June, London
This seminar will pick up on central themes highlighted by the current consultation, and will discuss the most current practical and policy issues relating to the future of zero carbon homes and non-domestic buildings. Read More

JULY

Energy from Waste, 28 – 29 September, London
This year’s event will take a look at the economic challenges facing the industry - how will limited funding affect approved project development? It will also consider the development of a successful Energy from Waste infrastructure, filling the skills gap and will take a look at project examples from around the globe. Read More

SEPTEMBER

London South Bank University short courses, 8 and 22 September, London
LSBU is offering a series of one-day courses, including Energy Management (8 Sept) and Combined Heat and Power (22 Sept)

Energy from Waste, 28 – 29 September, London
This year’s event will take a look at the economic challenges facing the industry - how will limited funding affect approved project development? It will also consider the development of a successful Energy from Waste infrastructure, filling the skills gap and will take a look at project examples from around the globe.

Platts European Emissions Trading Conference, 28–29 September, Brussels, Belgium
Speakers will discuss their experience and perspectives on the European carbon industry as market operators on issues including regulation, risk management practices and the future of the EU ETS and CDM.

International Bioenergy Days, 28-29 September, Trollhättan, Sweden
Also looking at vehicles and policy & society, day 2 focuses on bioenergy for heat and power generation.

OCTOBER

Energy Solutions Expo, 7– 8 October
Energy Solutions Expo is dedicated to the ongoing support of everyone involved in keeping their organisation efficient, sustainable and renewable, aiding professionals from both the public and private sectors to limit the impact of rising energy prices whilst staying cost effective and compliant.

Energy Solutions Expo hosts:

- An extensive exhibition, including companies such as Carbon Trust, ENER.G, Mitsibushi Electric, Monodraught, PowerPerfector, Powerstar, t-mac technologies and many more.

- FREE education, from the Energy Academy featuring The Sustainable Reality Seminar Series and the Public & Private Sector Case Study Seminar Theatre.

- Exciting and interactive feature areas including, The Workplace of the Future and Be2Camp at Working Buildings.

- FREE entry to co-located events; Total Workplace Management - The FM and Estates Event, M&E - The Building Services Event and new this year, The Care Show London.

Visit www.energy-expo.info to register or for more information.

European Bioenergy Expo & Conference (EBEC), 8 – 10 October, Warwickshire
New for 2009 is a partnership with the Renewable Energy Association (REA). The REA will run their well established annual Bioenergy Conference alongside the exhibition. Read More

Energy Forum, 12 – 13 October, London
Marketforce and the Institute of Economic Affairs intend their 10th anniversary Energy Forum conference to be the biggest and boldest yet by extending the conference to two days, offering even more in-depth analysis of the issues at the heart of the energy sector.

World Forum on Energy Regulation IV, 18 – 21 October, Athens, Greece
Hosted by the Regulatory Authority for Energy of Greece (RAE) and organised by RAE in coordination with the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) under the guidance of the WFER IV Steering Committee.

Rushlight Awards 2009 (closing date for entries), 31 October, London
The Rushlight Awards 2009 will highlight the technologies and innovations that are shaping the energy, transport, environment and industry sectors in the future. The awards dinner is on 28 January 2010 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

 

NOVEMBER

CHPA 2009 Annual Conference: Combating Climate Change Competitively

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Wood Fuel Heating and CHP Training, 3rd November 2009
This course is accredited by the Energy Institute and provides an overview of woodfuel heating and biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP).

The day is led by Rob Gwillim who has been working in the Renewable Energy Industry for over eighteen years. During his career as an engineer and consultant at the Centre for Alternative Technology and the National Energy Foundation, he was involved in projects covering all of the major renewable technologies.

We aim for delegates to gain expertise in the characteristics of the different types of wood fuels, the indicators for choice of fuel, boiler sizing and system requirements together with other aspects of wood fuel heating and energy generation which will enable them to make an informed choice to use wood as a source of renewable energy

The course costs £245.00 with a 20% discount to members of the CHPA.
For more details click here or e-mail grace.hyson@nef.org.uk

 

CHPA EVENT: Friday 20th November 2009: Cutting cost and carbon emissions – How to adopt CHP across the public estate
Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch, London W1H 7EH

The Combined Heat and Power Association is organising a free one day seminar for public sector professionals covering the benefits and practicalities involved in uptake of CHP, district heating and trigeneration.

Fuel costs of buildings are now a significant part of local authority expenditure and many councils are now facing annual bills of well over £1 million. In addition, many public sector organisations will be required to comply with the government’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme - which will come into effect in 2010 – or face financial penalties. Some have also signed up to the 10:10 commitment for reducing emissions next year. CHP is a proven technology and an energy efficiency ‘Quick Win’ ideally suited to many public sector properties. Find out more and cut your energy bills and carbon emissions now!

This event will:
• Give a brief overview of CHP, district heating and trigeneration technology
• Explain how CHP can help meet Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) obligations
• Explore existing case studies across the public sector
• Include practical exercises to help you explore the potential for CHP in your organisation
• Feature a tour of the Thistle hotel boiler room to look at a CHP plant in action

For more details and to book a place, please contact Craig Dennett on 020 7828 4077 or craig.dennett@chpa.co.uk

December

The Impact of the 2008 Planning Act for Businesses, Developers and Project Promoters, 1st – 2nd December 2009, Central London
This two day conference provides an essential guide for project promoters on the role and development of the National Policy Statements, how to prepare an application to the IPC and the examination procedure.

Green and energy efficient buildings: preparing for the challenges of Copenhagen, 2 December, London
This EIT seminar event will provide delegates with an opportunity to prepare for the challenges in the area of energy efficiency in buildings, to pre-empt discussion and gain knowledge on state-of-the-art technologies and research advances across Europe and the UK.
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EIC Annual National Conference, 8 December, London
Looking at the theme ‘growth opportunities for the environmental industry’, Dan Norris MP, Minister of State at Defra, is confirmed as keynote speaker.