Events

Yvette Cooper's Ministerial statement on 8th June announced that the DCLG (formally ODPM) will be reminding all Local Planning Associations that the Government "expects" them to develop positive planning policies for onsite renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions in all new major developments.

The unique Policy to Practice Seminars, in conjunction with Regional Development Agencies, solarcentury, Sharp UK and the Town and Country Planning Association, provide information to help local authorities and the building services industry understand these latest renewable energy policies, project planning and delivery techniques. Specific case studies will be used to share best practice methods for delivering carbon reductions in the built environment from renewable energy and to help implement this policy, known as The Merton Rule.

Conference Themes

• Implementing positive planning for onsite renewable energy
• Reaching planning’s carbon reduction requirements using onsite renewable energy
• Delivering the new Low Carbon Buildings Programme
  

• Energy related planning policy on a regional level
  

• Reducing carbon emissions through energy efficient design

RENEWABLE: solarcentury: Michael Beale

• Renewables cost
• Renewable technology - which ones and how much?

COMMERCIAL: Gazeley Ltd: James Behrens, UK Development Director (tbc)

• Case study - How Gazely reduced the carbon footprint in major development projects
• Delivering low carbon developments - a developers view (supply chain management and risk)

RENEWABLE Case Studies: solarcentury: John Mustarde

• Case study - 10% carbon reduction in major developments
• Case study - Managing the renewables supply chain
• Case study - Marketing renewables: Gleeson homes, cost neutral renewables

Conference Programme, Registration Form and Costs
The Programme and Registration Form for the Policy to Practice seminar can be found in the attachment at the bottom of this webpage. To register, please complete the Registration Form and return to the info@themertonrule.org  or fax to 020 7803 0101.

Drinks Reception
There will be a drinks reception after the event

Further Information
If you have any questions or comments regarding the event, please contact Mel Davis, P2P Events Coordinator, on Tel: 020 7803 0100 or by Email: p2p@solarcentury.com

The Government is pushing forward local renewable energy schemes with the launch of its first ever Microgeneration Strategy in March 2006 which received a £50 million boost in the Budget. The Government are now looking at how the planning system can be adapted to accommodate renewable energy as the present system means long delays and can make even small schemes prohibitively expensive.

This morning seminar, hosted by Bircham Dyson Bell, will present the findings of the DCLG review of the general permitted development order relating to the domestic installation of microgeneration. It will consider whether the proposals go far enough and what needs to change to enable renewable energy schemes to become widespread. The Government can have all the targets it likes but without changes to the planning system they will not be met.

The following issues will be discussed:

• The importance of small-scale local renewable energy schemes in tackling climate change and the energy shortage
  
• The DCLG proposals on permitted development: do they go far enough?
  
• What needs to be done to make it easier for developers to incorporate renewable energy into new developments?
  
• What problems do local authorities face with the current planning system?
  
• How much can local authorities and developers be expected to do?
  
• Expanding renewable energy beyond domestic use
  
• The future for renewable energy: Government targets and the role of local schemes

Confirmed speakers include:
Allan Jones MBE Chief Development Officer London Climate Change Agency
Rachel Crisp Assistant Director, Emerging Energy Technologies DTI
Presentation by Entec consultants introduced by DCLG
Steve Clark Head of Planning and Public Protection London Borough of Merton
and Chair, Spatial Planning Committee Planning Officers Society
Pooran Desai OBE Sustainability Director BioRegional Quintain
Mark Challis Partner Bircham Dyson Bell
Dave Sowden Chief Executive Micropower Council
Chair: Martin Bacon Chairman Ashford's Future Delivery Board

Full programme availabe here:

http://www.thewaterfront.co.uk/pdfs/current_conferences/Microregen%20broch.pdf 

For online booking go to:

http://www.thewaterfront.co.uk/conferences/conf_calendar%20Renewable.php

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th October 2006

The Town and Country Planning Association is committed to progressing sustainable communities and recognises that the Government’s Sustainable Communities Plan, represents an exciting opportunity to develop genuinely sustainable communities in the Growth and Pathfinder areas of England.

Having independently identified the areas of knowledge and expertise which need to be addressed, the TCPA has developed a high level training programme to be delivered through an intensive short course, over two days. Leading national experts from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences will give masterclasses offering case study examples and techniques to provide a set of tools to assist professionals working in delivery agencies, local authorities, development agencies and professional consultancies, as well as elected members, in the delivery of sustainable communities.

This TCPA course is supported by the Academy for Sustainable Communities and is endorsed by the Prince’s Foundation and the Audit Commission.

Sustainable Building - the good, the bad and the reality

A joint Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust, Devon Sustainable Building Initiative, RIBA SW and University of Plymouth conference.

11 October 2006 10am-4.30pm

The Eden Project, Cornwall

Cost £90 incl VAT 

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th October 2006

The Town and Country Planning Association is committed to progressing sustainable communities and recognises that the Government’s Sustainable Communities Plan, represents an exciting opportunity to develop genuinely sustainable communities in the Growth and Pathfinder areas of England.

Having independently identified the areas of knowledge and expertise which need to be addressed, the TCPA has developed a high level training programme to be delivered through an intensive short course, over two days. Leading national experts from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences will give masterclasses offering case study examples and techniques to provide a set of tools to assist professionals working in delivery agencies, local authorities, development agencies and professional consultancies, as well as elected members, in the delivery of sustainable communities.

This TCPA course is supported by the Academy for Sustainable Communities and is endorsed by the Prince’s Foundation and the Audit Commission.

Download seminar flyer and registration form 

Click on the speakers below to download presentations

Seminar cost: £100 + VAT

Planning for On-site Renewable Energy

DATES: 9 and 10 November 2006                                       VENUE: Brighton Racecourse

“The South East Renewable Energy Conference is a crucial step for the sustainable development of our region”, John Thorp, Director, ecsc.

Every year this major Conference drives renewable energy development in the region.  This year delegates will take away with them proven strategies to overcome the barriers and address four key issues that are crucial for us all to meet local and regional targets and to take advantage of the economic, social and environmental benefits and opportunities that renewable energy could bring to the South East region:

1. Finance and Investment
2. Community Engagement and Involvement
3. Spatial Planning
4. Technologies and Technical Issues

What we need to do, inspiring examples and solutions for how barriers can be overcome will be discussed by expert speakers and demonstrated through practical workshops .  The exhibition will display the latest technologies and will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the manufacturers to learn about new developments and techniques.

Programme

The South East Renewables Conference 2006 will be held over two days and will consist of a mix of inspiring presentations and practical workshops.  

Detailed Programme  (.doc)

Workshops (.doc)

For further information about the programme please contact:

Sally Abrahamson, Conference Assistant
Telephone: 0207 922 1661
Fax: 0207 928 8153
e-mail: events@ecsc.org.uk

http://www.serenewables.org.uk/ 

DATES: 9 and 10 November 2006                                       VENUE: Brighton Racecourse

“The South East Renewable Energy Conference is a crucial step for the sustainable development of our region”, John Thorp, Director, ecsc.

Every year this major Conference drives renewable energy development in the region.  This year delegates will take away with them proven strategies to overcome the barriers and address four key issues that are crucial for us all to meet local and regional targets and to take advantage of the economic, social and environmental benefits and opportunities that renewable energy could bring to the South East region:

1. Finance and Investment
2. Community Engagement and Involvement
3. Spatial Planning
4. Technologies and Technical Issues

What we need to do, inspiring examples and solutions for how barriers can be overcome will be discussed by expert speakers and demonstrated through practical workshops .  The exhibition will display the latest technologies and will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the manufacturers to learn about new developments and techniques.

Programme

The South East Renewables Conference 2006 will be held over two days and will consist of a mix of inspiring presentations and practical workshops.  

Detailed Programme  (.doc)

Workshops (.doc)

For further information about the programme please contact:

Sally Abrahamson, Conference Assistant
Telephone: 0207 922 1661
Fax: 0207 928 8153
e-mail: events@ecsc.org.uk

http://www.serenewables.org.uk/ 

Recent changes to the scientific and political landscapes will be addressed to bring delegates up to date with how climate change is being placed firmly at the heart of planning policy and decision making.  This will include the siginificant impact that The Merton Rule is having upon all major developments across the UK.

solarcentury's Energy Strategies workshop will share good practice from a range of constuction projects to have achieved 10% carbon displacement using onsite renewable energies. This workshop is for developers and planners wanting to understand how to identify and deliver suitable onsite renewables for specific projects.

Download the conference brochure

 

RENEWABLE Case Studies: solarcentury: John Mustarde

Design Solutions for On-site Renewables - Case studies - 10% carbon reduction in

• Mixed-use Housing (Fairview)
• Industrial Development (Chancerygate Developments)
• Housing Associations
• Commercial Residential
• Commercial Offices (Gazeley plc.)

Case Studies will cover:

• Renewable technology - which ones and how much?
• Renewables cost
• Managing the renewables supply chain
• Re-couping capital costs - marketing advantages of renewables

Conference Programme, Registration Form and Costs
For more information email nancy@tcpa.org.uk or call 020 7930 8903

TCPA members - £120 + VAT

Non members - £240 + VAT

Voluntary organisations - £60 + VAT

Lunch included.

Download a booking form