The April 2008 GEC Newsletter is available for download:
Download here

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11 March 2008 9.30am - 2.00pm

Cost: £88.13 inc VAT

Hill Close Gardens, Warwick
A 'hands on' event for installers to include examples of freestanding and building-mounted installations. This briefing will be led by Graham Eastwick and David Hailes. Both are chartered engineers specialising in small-scale renewables and energy efficiency technologies for buildings. Encraft is a leading microgeneration specialist, working on over 400 small-scale renewables projects since 2003. The company is closely involved in the development of the small wind market through leading the Warwick Wind Trial Project, and also runs specialist training in biomass and low carbon building design.
More information at www.warwickwindtrials.org.uk

11th-13th June in Bled, Slovenia

The British Hydropower Association is hoping to organise a free seminar at Hidroenergia
2008 around UK supply chain opportunities and/or UK renewable energy policy and regulations.
It will provide delegates from the UK with a platform to promote themselves, their products and/or services, to a European audience.

In order to participate in the BHA session you will need to be registered as a delegate for the main event.

Anyone interested in participating in this activity should contact Ellan Parry - with no obligation at this stage - by 28th February at the latest.

Labels: hydro, seminar, trade exhibition

Consultation on way forward to a leaner, greener and cleaner Wales.

In the One Wales document, the Welsh Assembly Government sets out its strong commitment to tackling climate change, including actions on diversified renewable energy generation. The Renewable Energy Route Map for Wales is the first strategic step to fulfilling our commitment.The map sets out specific actions on how we could meet a renewable electricity self-sufficiency objective, how biomass resources could be used for significant renewable heat production, and how we can support challenging energy efficiency and small-scale micro-generation ambitions.

Date consultation commenced: 19/02/2008
End of consultation: 13/05/2008




http://new.wales.gov.uk/consultations/currentconsultation/envandcouncurrcons/renewenergymap/?lang=en

Labels: carbon reduction, climate change, consultation, housing, planning, public sector

You are invited to the launch of the Welsh Energy Sector Training Project
- Business Opportunities
- Training
- Keynote Speaker
- Free Buffet, Networking

South: 13th February: Miskin Manor, Cardiff
West: 20th February: Technium Pembrokeshire
North: 27th February: OpTIC Technium, St Asaph

ALL EVENTS WILL RUN FROM 17:30 AND ARE FREE OF CHARGE
Please apply online

Labels: events, training

The first in a series major UK seminars, supported by the British Property Federation, covering a multitude of issues relating to green buildings

Holiday Inn, Newport

Tuesday 4th March 2008

Tackling Future Challenges – the Code for Sustainable Commercial Buildings Liz Peace, CBE, Chief Executive, British Property Federation
Green Investment – an asset value? Miles Keeping, DirectorGVA Grimley
Implications of the Climate Change Bill for the non-domestic sector: The Building Market Transformation Project Dr Mark Hinnells, Project Manager Environmental Change Institute, Oxford
Environmental Best Practice into Commercial Lease Agreements – an innovative pilot project in Newport Angela Langley, Project Manager Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff
Achieving green credentials – the LES-TER project Patrick Brown, Senior Policy Officer British Property Federation
Barriers or green hurdles? -a Lawyer's perspective Paul Jayson, Partner Karen Halsey, Associate DLA Piper
Certification and Regulations Dr David Strong Chief Executive Inbuilt Consulting Ltd/ Chair DIAG

More details and booking form

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Limited exhibition spaces still available, please get in touch with Dilys Howells at the Energy Saving Trust advice centre to find out more - 01633 267824, dilys@sewenergy.org.uk

Professionals: Friday 29th February 2008, 3pm - 5pm
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
3.30pm 'Ask the Expert' panel session introduced by Helen Northmore, Head of the Energy Saving Trust Wales.
Confirmed panellists:
Nick Tune, BRE Wales
Ian Draisey, Dulas
Julia Williams, Welsh Assembly Government
Peter Draper, Rounded Developments

Public: Friday 29th February 2008, 5pm - 7pm
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
5.30pm talk by Rounded Developments Sustainable Building Centre about low carbon refurbishment.

Practical displays
• Micro-generation
• Low embodied energy products
• Experts and installers on hand to
answer your questions

Reservations will need to be made. To reserve your place please call 0800 512 012 or email lowcarbonfuture@sewenergy.org.uk

Labels: events, trade exhibition

GEC member True Energy (formerly Bright Light Solar) has secured a $600,000 UN contract to supply Solar fridges in Africa:


http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-news/2008/01/30/solar-fridges-for-africa-deal-clinched-91466-20410270/

Labels: climate change, press, public sector, PV, solar

WEST - Welsh Energy Sector Training

Wake up to a low carbon future
You are invited to the launch of the Welsh Energy Sector Training Project
- Business Opportunities
- Training
- Keynote Speaker
- Free Buffet, Networking

South: 13th February: Miskin Manor, Cardiff
West: 20th February: Technium Pembrokeshire
North: 27th February: OpTIC Technium, St Asaph

ALL EVENTS WILL RUN FROM 17:30 AND ARE FREE OF CHARGE
http://www.welshenergy.org/events.asp?id=59

WEST Aims
- To promote the rapid commercialisation of research
- Encourage uptake of education, training and CPD
- Increase skills capacity and knowledge capital
- Increase use of renewable energy technologies
- Create a culture of expertise in Welsh businesses

Labels: events, research, training

9th to 11th March 2008 – Vietnam
The 2nd International Symposium on
Water Resources & Renewable Energy Development in Asia
Organisers: International Journal on Hydropower & Dams with EVN
and BHA Seminar “UK Renewable Energy Policy: A model for SW Asia?”

The British Hydropower Association (BHA), in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), invites British companies from the whole of the UK renewable energy sector to participate in two specific areas, providing the opportunity to showcase the UK experience, expertise and potential offered in all renewable technologies to the global marketplace. The cost (stand space, design, construction, and registration fee) to each company will be £2,200 (plus VAT).

A technical exhibition running concurrently with the symposium will provide companies with the opportunity to demonstrate expertise to the international delegates and meet key decision-makers. The exhibition halls are immediately adjacent to the main auditorium and all lunches and refreshment breaks will take place in the exhibition area to ensure that participants have plenty of time to view exhibits during the two days. Companies are invited to participate in the UK pavilion and benefit from the high-profile presence - with the organisational headaches taken care of by the BHA.

Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to register your interest, contact Ellan Parry at the BHA, 01202 880333

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