Oil, Carbon & Opportunity
The coming decade presents enormous opportunities for Bristol and Bristol businesses. The city has to double the carbon efficiency of the city's homes, transport and economy. This means significant new investment and will deliver reductions in emissions of 40% - beyond the national targets - making our city more resilient and prosperous.
Realising this opportunity will involve changes; from the way we generate and distribute energy to how we meet our needs for goods and services in the city. If Bristol and its business sector plan now and act quickly, we stand to be one of the leading cities in Europe.
Join us at this free event to explore how we can realise these opportunities.
Chair:
Alan Bailey, Bristol Environmental Technologies Sector, ABS Renewables, SW Innovation Network
Speakers:
Cllr Barbara Janke, Leader, Bristol City Council
The council's vision for Bristol as a successful, low carbon city
Ian Hutchcroft, Regional Manager, Energy Saving Trust South West
Delivering 40% by 2020 - some options for debate:
- The Low Carbon Transition Plan - what does it mean for businesses in the West?
- Scale of growth in the region from an expanded sector
- Benefits of increased energy security
A regional perspective on new build low carbon development including:
- Experience from Cranbrook and Plymouth
- The potential role of imported and exported heat to/from new developments
- Biomass CHP and bio-resource supply
- The implications for Bristol's Urban Extensions
How Bristol can reach sustainable energy production and use:
- District Heating - feasibility, demand and location
- Opportunities for growth - priority heat areas
- Moving from the evidence base to action
David Bishop, Strategic Director, City Development, Bristol City Council
Policy as framework for development and the context for opportunity:
● The Climate Change and Energy Security Framework
● What the council and partners are already doing
To book your free place, email
green.capital@bristol.gov.uk
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