National Carbon Action Network Training-Day Conference
To be held in the Islington Assembly Hall, London, on Wed, 5 February 2014
- Programme
Please note that this is a draft programme and we reserve the right to change any aspect of the event or programme where necessary.
| Time | Speaker |
|---|---|
| (Exhibition set up is from 08:30) | |
| From 9:00 | Registration, tea & coffee and Exhibition viewing |
|
10:15 |
John Kolm-Murray - CAN National Deputy Chair Chair's welcome |
| 10:35 | Nigel Dewbery, E.ON - Sponsor's Welcome Address and Changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) |
| 11:05 |
Rachel Wookey, Environmental Public Health Scientist, Public Health England Tackling excess winter deaths and illnesses |
| 11:25 | Tea Break & Exhibition viewing |
| 11:45 |
Jenny Holland, Association for the Conservation of Energy The Energy Bill Revolution |
| 12:05 |
Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI, Emeritus Fellow of the University of Oxford Fixing Fuel Poverty |
| 12:25 | Q & A session |
| 12:40 | Lunch & Exhibition viewing |
| 13:25 |
Workshop Session 1 (See below for workshop details) |
| 14:15 | Break / changeover |
| 14:20 |
Workshop Session 2 (See below for workshop details) |
| 15:10 | Tea break & Exhibition viewing |
| 15:25 |
Workshop Session 3 |
| 16:15 | Close |
Workshops
Please note that delegates will only be able to attend three workshops.
Workshop A: ECO (Energy Company Obligation)
Facilitator: Helen Senior, Network Support Manager (ECO HHCRO), E.ON UK
Confused by the proposed changes to ECO? This workshop aims to look at the recent key changes to ECO and the possible implications and impact, looking at all three elements of ECO - CSCO, CERO and HHCRO individually, with an opportunity to discuss and ask questions. We will also look at how HHCRO can link up with other funding schemes or mechanisms, to further help low income households.
Workshop B: Green Deal
Facilitator: Richard Macphail
This workshop will explain the Green Deal 'occupancy assessment' process and how this provides specific, customised advice on the likely fuel cost savings the household can achieve from energy efficiency improvements. To pick up on the conference theme of maximising the opportunities, there will then be a discussion on how this, and the other elements of the Green Deal scheme, should help to overcome the various barriers to energy efficiency investment, especially in private sector housing. Finally, if time permits we will explore how local authorities and community groups can support home owners to (a) understand what they can do and (b) access all of the potential sources of finance/incentives.
Workshop C: Fuel Poverty
Facilitator: Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI, Emeritus Fellow of the University of Oxford
What can and should local authorities and housing associations do to reduce fuel poverty in their area? This is a combination of existing powers and exploring what further responsibilities might be given to local authorities and how to link with local community groups.
Workshop D: Engaging with the Public Health Agenda
Facilitator: Rachel Wookey, Environmental Public Health Scientist, Public Health England
Making the case - Fuel poverty and health: How can existing activities be used to make the case for investing in fuel poverty initiatives, to Health and Wellbeing Boards and commissioners of health services?