Housing, Energy Supply and Carbon Reduction in Scotland: Smart, local and renewable models for energy supply and demand
A one day conference on Wednesday 22nd September 2010
King James Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh EH1 3SW
In association with Homes for Scotland
Keynote Speaker: Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 set very robust carbon emission targets which included a specific requirement for Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish a plan to promote energy efficiency and improve the energy efficiency of living accommodation. This poses particular challenges for the housing sector in Scotland at a time when the industry is adjusting to the consequences of the economic downturn.
As innovation in carbon reduction technology and practice develops, what are the smart ways to achieve big gains in energy efficiency in new and existing housing stock and across all consumers of energy in Scotland's ciities, towns and villages? Is the most cost effective progress in reducing demand levels through energy efficiency measures or via management of the supply side through smart grids and localised and renewable energy sources? Can local government give a strategic lead to the development of localised mass energy supply for homes and business?
This conference aims to examine and address Scotland's housing energy challenges and in particular:
- Consider how a balance of supply and demand led innovation can support the achievement of 15% renewable technology
- Examine the technical challenges and solutions to meeting the Scottish Government's targets
- Assess the potential for localising energy supply and maximising smart grid application in Scotland's communities
In addition to hearing from Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities, the programme will also include presentations from a range of professionals and practitioners in Scotland's housing and energy sectors.
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Conference Fees
Full - £270.00 + VAT
private sector
Standard - £235.00 + VAT
public sector
Reduced - £190.00 + VAT
professional bodies, trade unions, charities with turnover greater than £1M, universities and colleges
Supported - £120.00 + VAT
charities with turnover less than £1M, voluntary and community organisations
