Posted by David Traynier on October 25, 2009, 15:16:34 Link: Public Service Events
Powering Towards 2020: The Future of Power Generation in the UK
19th November 2009, Barbican Centre, London
IMPORTANT NEWS: Please note, the delegate rate has now been changed to £395 (+VAT) for all public and private sector delegates. REGISTER today to avoid missing out: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-2AKJ-14MYYP-1CBR1-0/c.aspx
There is an inevitable energy crisis looming caused by unstable world supplies of gas and oil. Our reliance on fossil fuels and the continued inefficiency in both the production and usage of energy cannot continue. We need to be more self-sufficient and look to the knowledge and resources we have in the UK to create a long-term legacy of power generation, not only for the sake of the environment, but also a stable and thriving economy.
Government have pledged their support to tackling climate change by making targets for reducing the UK’s CO2 emissions more ambitious, and by increasing investment in the sector. Existing government policies have already enabled £50 billion of low-carbon investment over the three years to 2011, and an extra £1.4 billion has been made available for 2009.
Supported by the National Grid, CHPA, Micropower Council and the Global Energy Club, Powering Towards 2020 will look at the future of power generation in the UK, and at the currently available energy sources, as well as the alternatives to help meet the demands of future UK power consumption. These include nuclear, coal, wind, wave, solar, PV, ground-source, biomass, energy from waste, CHP and community heating.
Topics to be discussed include:
The challenges facing UK energy production
Topping up the National Grid to meet future energy demands
Funding the UK’s energy projects
Decommissioning technology
Reducing CO2 emissions through the CRC
Effective energy management
Risk management
Register to attend by following this link: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-2AKJ-14MYYP-1CBR1-0/c.aspx
With the list of confirmed speakers growing all the time, Powering Towards 2020 will no doubt be a very informative day for all involved. The breadth of experience and the wealth of knowledge that these speakers will bring to the day will be invaluable to delegates who work within the sector.
Speakers to date include:
Greg Barker MP – Shadow Minister for the Environment
Dr Gordon Edge – Director of Economics and Markets, British Wind & Energy Association
John Harris CBE DL – Chairman, Coal Forum
Kevin Allars – Director of New Nuclear Build Generic Design Assessment, HSE Nuclear Directorate
Chris Murray – Director of UK Transmission, The National Grid
Dave Sowden – Chief Executive, Micropower Council
Graham Meeks – Director, Combined Heat & Power Association
Dr Keith Tovey – Energy Panel Member, Institution of Civil Engineers
Ed Crooks – Energy Editor, Financial Times
Further details about the event can be found by following this link: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-2AKJ-14MYYP-1CBR2-0/c.aspx
Delegates attending Powering Towards 2020 will be from both the public and private sectors; offering an ideal opportunity to meet and network with interested parties from across the industry. Amongst others, we currently have delegates attending from:
Department for Energy & Climate Change
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Ofgem
Department of Business Innovation & Skills
Environment Agency
Natural England
Buying Solutions
Various local authorities, regional development agencies and universities
This one day conference provides a unique networking opportunity for delegates from both the public and private sectors to learn about the latest developments in the energy sector, share best practice and debate what is the best way forward to secure energy in the UK. Whether you are responsible for energy within government, involved in R&D or work within the energy sector, Powering Towards 2020 is a must-attend event in the energy calendar.
To register online now, please follow this link: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-2AKJ-14MYYP-1CBR1-0/c.aspx
If you wish to register your interest in exhibiting, delivering a workshop or simply want to attend the conference you can submit your contact details by following this link and one of our advisors will be in touch directly: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-2AKJ-14MYYP-1CBR0-0/c.aspx
This conference is CPD Certified.
Contact Details
Aysha Asif
Marketing Executive
PSCA International
0161 832 7387
aysha.asif@publicservice.co.uk
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