Councils and community energy working in partnership to deliver collaborative projects: Sharing collaborative examples from councils and community based schemes to support enhancing the delivery of renewable energy in partnership with communities.
Co-hosted by Somerset Council
Venue: JMR Room, 1st Floor, Deane House, Taunton, TA1 1HE
A recent report from the Committee on Climate Change highlighted the importance of community involvement in the net zero transition. This Wessex Community Energy Network in-person event aims to showcase actions Local Authorities have undertaken to foster community engagement and how existing community energy groups can help facilitate this process. Following the presentations there will be a discussion on practical opportunities for further local authority- community energy collaboration.
Outline Agenda:
Registration 9.30 Tea and Coffee available (please note lunch is not provided)
| 10:00 | Welcome to Wessex Community Energy Network event Lesley Bennett, Chair WCEN |
| 10:10 | Welcome to Somerset Council & Introduction to Somerset Council’s Renewable Energy Plan Dixie Darch, Lead Member on Climate Change, Somerset Council |
| 10:20 | Somerset Council Renewable Energy Plan – identifying opportunities for renewable energy and engaging with delivery partners Rebecca Windemer, Regen |
| 10:40 | Financial support for retrofit – how Lendology’s loans schemes and council partnerships could be promoted by community energy groups Harriet Del Rey, Lendology |
| 11:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:20 | BANES Council collaboration with Bath & West Community Energy – reducing the challenges of upgrading listed buildings Cllr Oli Henman, BANES Council |
| 11:40 | Future Energy Landscapes – engaging with communities to identify opportunities and accelerate deployment of renewable energy Neil Best, Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) |
| 12:00 | The UK 100 perspective – networking with other Councils to overcome barriers (To be confirmed) |
| 12:20 | Panel Discussion Q&As |
| 12:45 | Summary of actions and next steps |
| 13:00 | Close |
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