About this Event
You are invited to the launch of Clean Energy South by the University of Southampton and Business South.
Join regional public and private sector leaders to discuss the clean energy future for the region and actions to drive progress.
The Civic Univeristy team at the University of Southampton together with the Sustainability and Resilience Institute and Business South's Energy and Utilities Action Group will showcase a new analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing Hampshire and the Solent's transition to clean, affordable energy.
This event will explore key findings from their report and discuss actions, innovation, the research gaps, as well as regional and national policies needed to strengthen energy security, expand renewable energy, develop skills and jobs, and engage communities in the transition.
Details of funding to support the development of new ideas to achieve these aims will be announed.
Refreshments and Lunch will be included.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Sue Littlemore, University of Southampton
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Business South perspective
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Clean Energy South: first report
Host: Stephen Lowe, University of Southampton
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Fairer Energy - bringing bills down
Host: Bill Bullen, Utilita Energy
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Community-led energy solutions
Host: Catriona Cockburn, Energise South Downs
🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
Government policy and the regional opportunity
Host: Darren Paffey, MP
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel discussion and audience questions
🕑: 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
Closing remarks
Host: Sue Littlemore, University of Southampton
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, United Kingdom
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