About this Event
This action-focused evening brings together community groups and key stakeholders to explore how we can develop successful, sustainable and replicable community energy projects in Cambridgeshire.
This event is designed to support community energy groups and key stakeholders at all levels of involvement with community energy. Attendees will have the opportunity to share knowledge and explore the broader strategic and energy landscape, understand what’s needed to deliver successful projects, and learn about the support available to help make them happen.
This event will provide opportunities to connect with key partners and take away practical insights into gain practical insights into what makes a community energy project successful.
Topics include:
- What is community energy and why does it matter?
- National strategy and local delivery
- Financing community energy projects
- Cambridgeshire County Council’s support offer
Who should attend?
Community energy groups, environmental groups, parish councils, local charities, residents interested in local climate action, and local authority officers who may be involved or would like to get involved in community energy.
Please direct any questions about this event to [email protected]
Agenda
?: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Arrival and Registration: Introduction to Community Energy Primer
?: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Optional "Introduction to Community Energy" Primer Session
Info: An optional session covering what community energy is - this session will bring up to speed those who either aren't familiar with community energy or who would like a recap, ready for the main event
?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Registration for the Main Event and Networking
?: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
Setting the Scene: Councillor Introduction
?: 07:20 PM - 07:35 PM
The State of Community Energy Nationally
?: 07:35 PM - 07:50 PM
County Council Introduction
?: 07:50 PM - 08:40 PM
Group Activities
?: 08:40 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking and Collaborating on Project Ideas
?: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Community Energy Co-Operatives: What are they and why are they needed?
?: 09:30 PM - 09:45 PM
Next Steps and Wrap up
?: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, ELY, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
