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|  Introduction to Renewable Energy, March 2nd 2010, National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes
This course is aimed at advisors; local authority staff; energy managers and householders who want an introduction to the main renewable energy technologies, to include grants, planning issues, economics and combining the different technologies. No previous knowledge or experience of renewable energy is assumed. The course provides a general introduction to the technical aspects of each technology but does not provide in depth training in this area which will instead be covered in the technology specific courses. Cost from £245 +VAT. For more information and booking please visit www.nef.org.uk/energytraining |
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| Energize Your Farm Business, Thursday 4th March, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This one day event will be led by expert speakers and will cover a range of topics including Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency, Understanding your farm business "carbon footprint", The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency, Rainwater harvesting- can it work fir you, Saving and making money from energy generation - including an update on the new feed in tariff scheme and An over view of available farm scale renewable technologies, with case studies. Cost Free. For more information and to book your place please call cheryl on 01223 813622 or email cheryl@laurencegould.com |
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| Towards a Low Carbon Economy: Meeting the Carbon Reduction Target, Wednesday 10th March 2010, Central London, 09:15 - 16:00
Cutting emissions to mitigate climate change will also make people healthier, according to research. A special series of article, published in medical journal, the Lancet, outlines how such policies could have a direct impact on global health.
The CRC will cost effectively deliver carbon emission reductions and cost savings in the service sector, public sector and other less energy intensive industries. The CRC is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme, due to start in April 2010
The scheme features an annual performance league table that ranks participants on performance. Together with financial and reputational incentives of ranking highly, the scheme encourages organisations to develop energy management strategies that promote a better underatanding of energy consumption.
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr Andy Johnston, Head of the Centre for Local Sustainability, Local Government Information Unit
Professor Jim Skea, Research Director, UKERC & Member, Committee on climate change
Simon Francis, Senior Policy Advisor, CRC Team, Department of Energy and Climate change
Amanda de Swarte, Change Manager, London Energy Project
For more information please go to http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11fyHdkyvskgn70cm |
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| Solar Thermal Training, March 10th 2010, Schuco International, Milton Keynes
This day is largely based on best practice in regard to the design and integration of solar thermal systems with building services, however it is not intended to be a technically in depth cousre. Rather it is a one day introduction to Solar Thermal. Cost £245 + VAT. For more information and booking please visit www.nef.org.uk/energytraining |
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| Energize Your Farm Business, Thursday 18th March, Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire
This one day event will be led by expert speakers and will cover a range of topics including Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency, Understanding your farm business "carbon footprint", The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency, Rainwater harvesting- can it work fir you, Saving and making money from energy generation - including an update on the new feed in tariff scheme and An over view of available farm scale renewable technologies, with case studies. Cost Free. For more information and to book your place please call cheryl on 01223 813622 or email cheryl@laurencegould.com |
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| Energize Your Farm Business, Tuesday 23rd March, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
This one day event will be led by expert speakers and will cover a range of topics including Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency, Understanding your farm business "carbon footprint", The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency, Rainwater harvesting- can it work fir you, Saving and making money from energy generation - including an update on the new feed in tariff scheme and An over view of available farm scale renewable technologies, with case studies. Cost Free. For more information and to book your place please call cheryl on 01223 813622 or email cheryl@laurencegould.com |
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| Energize Your Farm Business, Tuesday 25th March, Leicester University, Leicester
This one day event will be led by expert speakers and will cover a range of topics including Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency, Understanding your farm business "carbon footprint", The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency, Rainwater harvesting- can it work fir you, Saving and making money from energy generation - including an update on the new feed in tariff scheme and An over view of available farm scale renewable technologies, with case studies. Cost Free. For more information and to book your place please call cheryl on 01223 813622 or email cheryl@laurencegould.com |
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| ] WWF's Earth Hour, Saturday 27th March, 8:30pm
WWF's Earth Hour only began in 2007 but it has already built up a huge international following. In 2009, hundreds of millions of people across the planet switched off the lights. Iconic international landmarks like Sydney Opera House, the pyramids in Giza, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and Big Ben were all plunged into darkness for 60 minutes.
WWF want over a billion people around the world to switch off their lights for an hour. For more information go to earthhour.wwf.org.uk.
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| If you have a local climate change event that you would like to promote, please email the details to climatechange@warwickshire.gov.uk |
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