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• The Merton Rule Policy Briefing (.doc  182Kb)
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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

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/