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We just received this information on a series of government consultations, from the LCCN. Someone may be interested in taking part?
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Heat and Energy Saving Consultation Workshops (11 – 30 March 2009)
On 12 February the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department for Communities and Local Government launched three Heat and Energy Saving Strategy consultations:
- Heat and Energy Saving Strategy (HES), setting out the Government’s longer-term ambitions for how we use energy in our homes and businesses, and how we generate our heating. The consultation closes on 8 May.
- the design of the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP), which aims to deliver significant packages of energy efficiency measures to households in low-income communities. The consultation closes on 8 May.
- a 20% increase to the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) on major energy suppliers, driving significant investment in GB household energy and carbon saving by March 2011. The consultation closes on 14 April.
Further details on these consultations can be found at http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/consultations.aspx
We hope you will be able to contribute, and provide responses to the questions raised in these consultations.
We are holding a number of events to present the proposals in the documents. We intend these to be interactive, and contribute to the consultation process. We are particularly keen to involve local government, community groups, NGOs and the supply chains of energy efficiency products and services.
Regional workshops in England
Newcastle – 12 March 2009
Venue: The Vermont Hotel, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ
Birmingham – 16 March 2009
Venue: The Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3TR
Manchester – 18 March 2009
Venue: The MacDonald Manchester, London Road, Piccadilly, M1 2PG
London – 19 March 2009
Venue: West One, 9-10 Portland Place, W1 1PR
These workshops will take place between 9:30am – 4:30pm and will cover:
- The Community Energy Saving Programme: targeting, delivery model, scoring and measures
- The Heat and Energy Saving Strategy: the longer-term ambition, including the whole-house approach, future delivery models, and community engagement.
- The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target: 20% increase in the overall target and proposed new measures
To register for these events email us at the address of the event you want to attend stating the name of your organisation and your role.
Workshops in Scotland and Wales
Scotland: Edinburgh – 11 March, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Venue: The Surgeons Hall, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW
This event will focus on how the CESP, CERT and HES consultations relate to Scotland. It is being held in partnership with Energy Action Scotland.
To register please email your name, organisation and role to: eas@eas.org.uk by 6 March.
Wales: Cardiff – 30 March, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Venue: Barcelo Cardiff Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1SZ
This event will focus on how the CESP, CERT and HES consultations relate to Wales. It is being held in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government.
To register please email your name, organisation and role to: CESP.consultation@decc.gsi.gov.uk by 25 March.
We hope you will be able to join us.
Vicky Dawe (Stakeholder Manager)