Events Calendar

RSW event: EcoBuild 2010 Earls Court, London

Ecobuild is Europe's biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Regen SW members can now register for exhibitor space at a 50% discounted rate! Booking details

External event: Risk Management Workshop 09.30-15.30 Venue: Monkey Sanctuary, Looe

Minimising exposure and interruption to economic pressures is critical to business success. However, it is increasingly important to prepare and protect your business against interruption and cost from flood, wind and infrastructure damage. This roadshow of events across Cornwall will help you plan for, and manage, the risks associated with more frequent and potentially unpredictable environmental events. At each event you will hear from a local business case study explaining how beneficial and cost saving planning and preparation can be. Booking details

External event: Good Homes Alliance Ecobuild 2010 Performance Improvement - Post Construction Testing 10:30 - 12.00 Venue: Earls Court, London

Leading organisations, clients and some developers are beginning to recognise the benefits of post construction testing. Those studies that have been completed, most notably the Stamford Brook project by Leeds Metropolitan University, have shown that there is often a significant discrepancy between design aspiration and as-built performance. This seminar offers a strategic overview of post construction fabric testing and will detail the range of tests, the benefits and constraints, costs and learning opportunities. We then go on to provide more detail of the forthcoming TSB Building Performance Evaluation competition. Places at this free seminar are restricted and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis on the day. You can reserve a place by e mailing info@goodhomes.org.uk. Entrance to Ecobuild is free but please register at www.ecobuild.co.uk Booking details

External event: Carbon Market Insights 2010 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands

Tuesday 2nd - Thursday 4th March 2010 Point Carbon call: 47 22 40 53 47 conference@pointcarbon.com Booking details

RSW event: EcoBuild 2010 Earls Court London

Ecobuild is Europe's biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Regen SW members can now register for exhibitor space at a 50% discounted rate! Booking details

External event: BWEA Wave & Tidal 2010 QEII Centre, Westminster, London

BWEA's seventh annual event dedicated to wave and tidal energy, will take place on 4th March 2010 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. Over 500 government and industry professionals will attend and over 40 companies will be on display at the accompanying exhibition. A networking reception will be held the evening before conference, also at the QEII Centre. Booking details

RSW event: EcoBuild 2010 Earls Court London

Ecobuild is Europe's biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Regen SW members can now register for exhibitor space at a 50% discounted rate! Booking details

External event: BWEA Wave & Tidal 2010 QEII Centre, Westminster, London

BWEA's seventh annual event dedicated to wave and tidal energy, will take place on 4th March 2010 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. Over 500 government and industry professionals will attend and over 40 companies will be on display at the accompanying exhibition. A networking reception will be held the evening before conference, also at the QEII Centre. The programme for this year's event is set to be the finest yet, with progress expected from the Marine Renewables Proving Fund, the Crown Estate-led Pentland Project and development of the Marine Action Plan. Booking details

External event: How is design changing the future of manufacturing? - Venue: GKN, Bristol 09:00 - 13:00

MAKING OUR FUTURE A special event for manufacturers in the south west. ----------------------------------------How is design changing the future of manufacturing? How can we best capitalise on innovations in design and materials? And what barriers do we need to overcome? Find out how GKN, and your peers, are tackling these questions. Join a high profile panel of speakers, leading manufacturers and industry stakeholders at 'Making our future'. It's your chance to: gain insight into how forward-thinking manufacturers are using home-grown expertise to tackle major challenges like climate change tour GKN's site to see how they are tackling these challenges network with manufacturers from your region influence the debate on the future of manufacturing When is the event? Thursday, 4 March 2010 9am – 11am - debate 11am – 12 noon - site tour GKN Aerospace Ltd, Filton, Bristol Who should attend? MDs, CEOs, ops managers and manufacturing specialists What's the cost to attend? This event is free of charge but places are strictly limited. ---------------------------------------- Part of our special ‘Manufacturing. Our Future’ series of events highlighting the future of UK manufacturing, this event offers you the chance to discover how fresh thinking in design and materials could benefit your business – as well as a great opportunity to network with materials experts and design professionals. Our high profile panel speakers include: Bernie Rickinson, Chief Executive, IOM3 (TBC) Marie-Anne Mackenzie, Director, Manufacturing and Materials Unit, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Andy Webb, Chief of Composites Strategy, Rolls-Royce Steve Radley, Director of Policy & External Affairs, EEF as Chair. Following this event, there will be limited spaces available for a site tour of GKN's site, lasting approximately an hour. Booking details

External event: Solar Electricity Installation Course - Off-grid Applications, Berlin 9:00 - 17:00

This five-day intensive course on the design and installation stand-alone / off-grid solar electric systems (not grid-connected) is run by RENAC, the Renewables Academy in Berlin. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to install their own solar electric system, start a solar business or seek employment in the solar industry. The course will include numerous practical sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own projects. The course is aimed at an international audience and will be in English. Dates: 8-12 March 2010 Booking details

External event: CSE - one-day training course in small and community-scale renewable energy technologies

Course contents This is a one-day course that introduces and explains common renewable energy systems. The course covers solar water heating | biomass heating | heat pumps | solar photovoltaics | small-scale wind There is a maximum of 20 places on each course, giving plenty of time for discussion and sharing of experiences and views. Who is the course for? The course is aimed at people working in the energy field or interested in learning more about renewable energy. It is especially suitable for: local authority staff (e.g. planning officers or those with an interest in energy issues); architects and building services engineers; energy management professionals; community representatives and individuals interested in developing renewable energy systems. Aims and learning outcomes The aim of the course is to give participants a thorough grounding in household and community-scale renewable energy systems. By the end of the course, participants will understand: how each renewable energy technology works and what ‘end use’ can be met by each technology – e.g. space heating, power and lighting, domestic hot water which technology is appropriate in different circumstances - taking into account building type, pattern of energy demand, building us, budget etc costs and payback times, and CO2 savings for each technology installation, operation and maintenance planning issues and sources of grants Fees and payment The cost of this course is £199.00. This includes a delegate information pack, copies of the presentations, lunch and refreshments, and a certificate of attendance. Booking details

RSW event: UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Event 9.30-16.00, Bristol

In conjunction with The Crown Estate, the South West Regional Development Agency and Regen SW are hosting an event on offshore wind in the South West. Offshore wind is creating some of the largest infrastructure projects in the world with a potential market investment of over £100 billion. These events will act as a ‘marketplace’ for all those involved in developing offshore wind sites to do business. Booking details

External event: Renewable Energy: Policy and Evidence Base Workshop 09:30 - 16:30 Venue: The Novotel Hotel, Bristol

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) in association with the Department of Energy and Climate Change* (DECC) and the Department for Communities and Local Government, has been running a communications programme since 2004 to raise awareness of, and effectively disseminate information about, renewable energy and relevant Government policy and planning processes. Planning Policy Statement 1: Supplement on Climate Change widens the scope of planning for renewable energy. The recent DECC UK Renewable Energy Strategy states: “Effective and proactive strategic planning by local and regional authorities is vital to capitalise on the renewable opportunites available to us. Key will be a transparent, robust and evidence-based process in which individuals, communities, developers and planners can engage”. This requires a drawing together of plan-making skills and the needs and issues raised by renewable energy. This full-day workshop is to be held at The Novotel Hotel, Bristol on Wednesday 10th March 2010 will give you the opportunity to: - improve your knowledge of the policy development - consider the implications of the proposed changes to national policy - Review what is needed when delivering an evidence base - Improve the development of policies, including spatial guidance and site allocation. To confirm your place, please complete the attached booking form and return it to Kirsty Mitchell at the Centre for Sustainable Energy by fax on 0117 934 1410, or email the required information to kirsty.mitchell@cse.org.uk. Booking details

External event: Energy Crops 11-12 March

The course is of particular interest to farmers, estate owners and organisations with farm holdings. The course is accredited with the Lantra Awards body and involves group exercises, flipchart exercises, a crop walk and worksheet, a visit to a biomass boiler and concludes with a short exam. Booking details

External event: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme Made Easy 09.00-17.00 Venue: Armada House, Bristol

This one day course aims to assist installers with the MCS Certification process and will help delegates implement an MCS-QMS in their own business. Delegates will be supplied with their own Company MCS Quality Manual and the day will cover the 19 steps required within MCS001. Although MCS Made Easy does not guarantee passing an MCS accreditation process, it should very significantly reduce the time you require to obtain MCS and also minimise the number of non-conformances your company receives from your Certification Body. In this way, the course should act as very significant value for money. We also hope that by working to MCS quality procedures, your company further raises its own quality systems and so gains a competitive advantage. Booking details

External event: THE FUTURE OF UTILITIES 16th & 17th March 2010, The Guoman Tower Hotel, London

Now entering its 15th successful year, Marketforce and the ASI’s The Future of Utilities conference offers an unrivalled opportunity to discuss key industry issues with the most senior UK utilities executives, regulators and policy makers. With an exceptional speaker line up of great depth and variety, The Future of Utilities 2010 will address the key issues of climate change, regulatory restrictions, security of supply and delivering sustainable investment, whilst also discussing topics such as smart metering, smart grids, increased customer debt, demand management, micro generation, electric cars and renewable heat. Booking details

RSW event: Renewable Heat Consultation Event 9.30-16.00, Bristol

Regen SW, in partnership with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), is running a high profile national conference on DECC’s consultation on introducing a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This new incentive will dramatically increase the take up of renewables, creating new business opportunities Booking details

External event: base 09:00 - 17:00 Venue: ExCel, London

Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th March 2010 Meeting of Minds Call: 0203 170 6040 info@basecommunications.co.uk Booking details

External event: EnviroPlas: Maximising Profitability Through Environmental Compliance in the Plastics Supply Chain 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Brussels

Tuesday 16th - Wednesday 17th March 2010 ISmithers.net Call: 01939 250 383 conferences@ismithers.net Booking details

External event: THE FUTURE OF UTILITIES 16th & 17th March 2010, The Guoman Tower Hotel, London

Now entering its 15th successful year, Marketforce and the ASI’s The Future of Utilities conference offers an unrivalled opportunity to discuss key industry issues with the most senior UK utilities executives, regulators and policy makers. With an exceptional speaker line up of great depth and variety, The Future of Utilities 2010 will address the key issues of climate change, regulatory restrictions, security of supply and delivering sustainable investment, whilst also discussing topics such as smart metering, smart grids, increased customer debt, demand management, micro generation, electric cars and renewable heat. Booking details

External event: Fuelling the Growth of Bioenergy 09:30 - 15:00 Venue: Genesis Centre, Somerset College, Wellington Road, Taunton

This free conference is targeted at anyone interested in or working in the bioenergy/renewable energy sector The aim of this conference is to provide attendees with an overview of the current and potential future role of bioenergy in the South West and in particular, Somerset. It will focus on identifying current and future education and training needs in order to support its further development both in the region and in the county. This is a free bioenergy conference because we value your involvement in the day, however, as there are limited places, anyone who books a place but doesn’t attend will be charged £20. rsvp By 8 March to Sally Gilby 01823 366 455 // sally.gilby@somerset.ac.uk Booking details

External event: Oil, Carbon and Opportunity: Positive Solutions for Bristol 13:00 - 17:00 - Venue: Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Redcliffe Way, Bristol

The coming decade presents enormous opportunities for Bristol and Bristol businesses. The city has to double the carbon efficiency of the city's homes, transport and economy. This means significant new investment and will deliver reductions in emissions of 40% - beyond the national targets - making our city more resilient and prosperous. Realising this opportunity will involve changes; from the way we generate and distribute energy to how we meet our needs for goods and services in the city. If Bristol and its business sector plan now and act quickly, we stand to be one of the leading cities in Europe. Join us at this free event to explore how we can realise these opportunities. Chair: Alan Bailey, Bristol Environmental Technologies Sector, ABS Renewables, SW Innovation Network Speakers: Cllr Barbara Janke, Leader, Bristol City Council The council's vision for Bristol as a successful, low carbon city Ian Hutchcroft, Regional Manager, Energy Saving Trust South West Delivering 40% by 2020 - some options for debate:  The Low Carbon Transition Plan - what does it mean for businesses in the West?  Scale of growth in the region from an expanded sector  Benefits of increased energy security Tony Norton, Head of Low-carbon Development, Regen South West A regional perspective on new build low carbon development including:  Experience from Cranbrook and Plymouth  The potential role of imported and exported heat to/from new developments  Biomass CHP and bio-resource supply  The implications for Bristol's Urban Extensions Joshua Thumin, Head of Research & Policy Analysis, Centre for Sustainable Energy How Bristol can reach sustainable energy production and use:  District Heating - feasibility, demand and location  Opportunities for growth - priority heat areas  Moving from the evidence base to action David Bishop, Strategic Director, City Development, Bristol City Council Policy as framework for development and the context for opportunity:  The Climate Change and Energy Security Framework  What the council and partners are already doing To book your place, email green.capital@bristol.gov.uk Booking details

External event: PV-Wind Hybrid Systems and Mini-grids - a three-day and a five-day course, Berlin 09:00 - 17:00

Run by the Renewables Academy in Berlin, these two courses are designed for those with an interest in designing and installing larger off-grid renewable energy systems. It is recommended that those relatively new to this subject attend new to the subject attend the Solar Electricity Installation Course first. The courses are aimed at an international audience and will be in English. Dates: 22-24 March and 31 May - 4 June 2010 Please email for further details. Booking details

External event: Managing Carbon in the Supply Chain 09:00 - 17:00 Location: London

Business in the Communty. Aliya Hajee aliya.hajee@bitc.org.uk Booking details

External event: What do we mean by localism and engagement? Taunton Conference Centre

It is with this in mind that we have decided to hold a conference that will investigate exactly what is meant by ‘localism' and ‘community engagement'. We have booked Taunton Conference Centre at Somerset College as the venue and we have invited experts from across the region and beyond to give us the theory behind this new jargon. Experts are all very well but it is YOU, the practitioners, who can fill in the missing ingredient; namely what works and what is likely to work - using your local knowledge and experience. We intend that this event will both inform the politicians and also share good practice around and we are still working on the precise format - suffice it to say we intend the event to be interesting and very participative...with a few surprises! If you would like to register your interest in attending or ask any questions, please contact us: conference2010@creatingexcellence.org.uk Booking details

External event: Offshore Wind & Transmission Europe Hamburg, Germany: 30-31 March 2010

Offshore wind projects are at a stage of mass development in Europe with 1.5GW of offshore wind projects already operating and a further 100GW at the planning and development stages. The key challenges now are to create a policy framework that supports the development of offshore wind and to develop a successful approach for the operation of a transnational grid; ensuring international electricity trading becomes a reality and contributes towards our low carbon future. The 2nd annual Offshore Wind and Transmission congress will examine the key aspects of offshore wind development, drawing on case study experiences from operational farms and providing first class networking opportunities with the whole offshore value chain. Booking details

External event: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme Made Easy 09.00-17.00 Venue: National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes

This one day course aims to assist installers with the MCS Certification process and will help delegates implement an MCS-QMS in their own business. Delegates will be supplied with their own Company MCS Quality Manual and the day will cover the 19 steps required within MCS001. Although MCS Made Easy does not guarantee passing an MCS accreditation process, it should very significantly reduce the time you require to obtain MCS and also minimise the number of non-conformances your company receives from your Certification Body. In this way, the course should act as very significant value for money. We also hope that by working to MCS quality procedures, your company further raises its own quality systems and so gains a competitive advantage. Booking details