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News release from Green Power Forum

www.greenpowerforum.org.uk

Release date: July 5, 2011

Media contacts: Artemis Media and Public Affairs Ben Pinnington, Ed Casson Tel: 0151 666 5777

Inaugural Green Power Forum Wales hailed a success

Wales’s first Green Power Forum has been hailed as a big success by its organisers.

The conference, held at Coleg Menai’s new Energy Centre in Anglesey, was attended by 100 delegates and policy makers from across the green energy industry.

Exhibitors included Stiebel Eltron, Rehau, Anglesey Energy Island, Eco Friendly Installations and West Coast Energy and Linc Menai. Linc Menai is a new service from Coleg Menai,supporting all employer engagement activities.

Green Power Forum chairman Mark McManus said: “This event has been a great success and we are very pleased to have brought the GPF to Wales for the first time. We have had excellent support from Anglesey Energy Island and Coleg Menai and I would like to thank them for their help.

“We had a number of industry expert speakers from across the country, people with real knowledge of the renewable energy sector such as Dr Tim Stone from the Welsh Government’s Department for Energy and Climate Change, Dr Ron Loveland, Head of Sustainable Energy and Industry Wales at the Welsh Government and Professor Phil Jones from the Welsh School of Architecture.

“I believe we reached our goal of spreading and sharing the latest knowledge, learning and expertise in renewable, low carbon and sustainable energy technologies.”

Other speakers included Jon Bray from Carbon Zero, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM of Anglesey, Sasha Wynn Davies, programme director for Anglesey Energy Island, and Trystan Llwyd Evans from Tai Eryri housing association.
The conference included informative sessions on technologies of the future, bridging the skills training gap, financial incentives to go green, and the Government’s renewable energy policy for the future.

Lesley Thomas, Managing Director of Linc Menai, said: “We were delighted to be able to host the Green Power Forum Wales providing local employers with a great opportunity to visit for the first time our new Energy Centre at Llangefni. The day allowed us to highlight the courses and training facilities that are available to local businesses in the area in order to up-skill the current workforce for the energy needs of tomorrow.”

Mr McManus added: “Our delegates included energy and facilities managers, developers, engineers and local authority representatives, and we received a lot of very positive comments on the day. Everyone has been very receptive to the aims and ambitions of the GPF and we will definitely look into hosting similar events.”

Green Power Forum Wales is a joint initiative between the Green Power Forum – which holds its annual conference in Liverpool – heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron, Anglesey Energy Island and Coleg Menai.

Sasha Wynn Davies from Anglesey Energy Island said: “We want to create Anglesey as a centre of excellence for research and development of carbon zero technology. Our goal is to make this part of the world the most attractive place in the UK for energy investment, and events such as the GPF are a great way of networking and raising our profile. It is essential we work with both the private and public sector to de-risk low carbon energy projects, and the mixture of delegates enabled us to convey our message to a broad audience.”

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News release from Green Power Forum Wales, renewable energy best practice body
www.greenpowerforum.co.uk

Date: June 14 2011

Media contact: Emma Parker-Goff/Kelly O'Connor, Artemis Media & Public Affairs, Telephone: 0151 666 5777 email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk/ kelly@artemismedia.co.uk

Major green energy conference - speakers announced

Organisers of a major green energy conference in Wales are today unveiling its agenda and a list of industry expert speakers.
 
The Green Power Forum Wales (GPF) is a joint initiative between GPF, heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK, Anglesey Energy Island and Coleg Menai.

It is being held at the brand new Energy Centre at Coleg Menai in Llangefni, Anglesey on June 30. Guest speakers will include energy expert Dr. Tim Stone of the Government’s Department for Energy and Climate Change and Jon Bray from Carbon Zero UK.

Opening the conference is Albert Owen MP and Ieuan Wyn Jones AM of Anglesey, and Sasha Wynn Davies, programme director for the Anglesey Energy Island.

Other speakers include John Felgate of Stiebel Eltron, Prof. Phil Jones of the Welsh School of Architecture and Trystan Llwyd Evans from housing association Tai Eryri. Representatives from Coleg Menai, West Coast Energy and the Welsh Government will also be speaking at the event.

Green Power Forum chairman Mark McManus said the aim of the conference is to spread the latest knowledge, learning and expertise in renewable, low carbon and sustainable energy technologies.

“We are delighted to welcome such high calibre of speakers to the Green Power Forum Wales. The forum looks set to be an innovative and informative day.”

The conference is specifically targeting professionals responsible for making homes, buildings and communities greener. Amongst those expected to attend include architects, consultants, developers, engineers, energy managers, facilities managers and representatives from local authorities and housing associations.

Tickets are priced at £35 + VAT and are discounted to £30 for local authorities.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

10.00am…. Welcome – Albert Owen MP, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM and Sasha Wynn Davies, programme director for Anglesey Energy Island.
10.20am…. Welsh Government
10.40am….Technologies of the future – Dr Tim Stone, expert chair, Office for Nuclear Development, DECC
11.10am…. Break
11.30am… Financial incentives of micro generation technology – John Felgate, Stiebel Eltron UK
12.00pm…Sustainable Development - West Coast Energy  - Stewart Lowther, managing director of Atmos Consulting
12.30pm…. Low Carbon Buildings Cymru - from policy to practice - Prof Phil Jones, Welsh School of Architecture
12.45pm…. Panel
13.00pm – Lunch
13.30pm... Training and innovations – the challenge of the skills gap - Linc Menai
13.50pm – Tai Eryri Housing Association - Case Study Trystan Llwyd Evans, property services manager
14.10pm – Carbon Zero - Case Study Jon Bray regional director
14.40pm – CPD session – Stiebel Eltron UK John Felgate

All delegates attending will receive six hours of CPD training, which is one sixth of the annual requirement.

For further details on this event please telephone 0151 666 5777 or visit www.greenpowerforum.org.uk
 
The GPF intends to launch a series of smaller events across the country. Its website www.greenpowerforum.org.uk will provide regular advice, updates and e-newsletters on all key issues addressed at the conference.

Green Power Forum background
GPF is an independent forum. It is made up of energy suppliers, renewable energy manufacturers, energy support agencies and business groups.
GPF members include Stiebel Eltron, North West energy support agency Envirolink, Nu-Heat, ISO Energy UK and Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. The GPF is chaired by Mark McManus, the managing director of Stiebel Eltron UK.
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News release from Green Power Forum, renewable energy best practice body

www.greenpowerforum.org.uk

Date: May 16, 2011

Media contact: Emma Parker-Goff Artemis Media & Public Affairs mob: 07717 415 114 email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk or Ed Casson on 0151 666 5770 email: edward@artemismedia.co.uk

Wales businesses and commercial landlords urged to beat soaring energy prices with new green cash incentive

A green energy expert is urging businesses and landlords in Wales to beat soaring energy prices by taking advantage of the new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
The RHI is the government’s £860m cashback scheme for green properties, which comes into play for commercial and public sector properties from July 29, 2011.

Mark McManus is chairman of the Green Power Forum Wales – a national green energy training and networking forum – and managing director of leading renewable energy products manufacturers Stiebel Eltron UK.
Mr McManus said the RHI is a golden opportunity for business owners, landlords and pub

lic sector organisations across Wales to get funding to go green and make tangible energy and cost savings.

“With inflation and interest rates rising, and fuel and energy prices potentially doubling over the next decade, now is the time to take advantage of the financial incentives on offer to switch to renewable energy sources,” he said. “Every property and building can be adapted with the right system and it is also important for landlords to respond to legislation on carbon reduction targets. An annual subsidy will be paid for each unit of heat produced, to whoever owns the renewable energy equipment – so this can be commercial tenants as well as property owners.

“The Government is investing £860m into the RHI and this will be on offer to industrial, commercial and public sector installations from next month. This includes systems such as ground and air source heat pumps and solar thermal. Tariffs will be paid for 20 years with an estimated minimum Return On Investment of 12 per cent. Businesses could even combine this with solar panel systems to take advantage of the Feed in Tariff – there are a wealth of opportunities and we can help to make going green both painless and profitable.”

Mr McManus will be discussing these opportunities at the Green Power Forum Wales on June 30th. The green energy conference – a joint initiative between GPF, Stiebel Eltron, Anglesey Energy Island and Coleg Menai – will take place at the new Energy and Fabrication Centre at Coleg Menai in Llangefni, Anglesey.
He said: “GPF Wales will showcase the benefits of renewable energy and demonstrate how businesses and organisations can go green. This is a great training and networking opportunity for managers, consultants, installers and designers across both the public and private sectors.

“Since the introduction of the Climate Change Act 2008, government has increased the pressure to improve environmental building standards. There are a range of regulations that developers now have to meet on new build developments, and existing buildings are also under the microscope with minimum standards and financial penalties for those who do not comply.

“The Green Power Forum has a proven track record of delivering conferences which providing expert advice on regulations, installation and finance to both the public and private sector. GPF Wales will be relevant to facilities managers, energy managers, local authorities, housing associations, architects, installers and designers. All attending delegates will also receive six hours of CPD accreditation.”

For further details on the event visit: www.greenpowerforum.org.uk Tickets are priced at £35 and are available from Artemis Media on 0151 666 5777.

The GPF intends to launch a series of smaller events across the country. Its website www.greenpowerforum.org.uk will provide regular advice, updatesand e-newsletters on all key issues addressed at the conference.

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Datganiad i’r wasg gan y Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd, corff arfer gorau ynni adnewyddadwy

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Dyddiad: Ebrill 18fed 2011

Cyswllt â’r wasg: Emma Parker-Goff Artemis Cyfryngau & Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus sym: 07717 415 114 ebost: emma@artemismedia.co.uk

Ynys Môn i gynnal cynhadledd bwysig ar ynni gwyrdd

Cynhelir cynhadledd bwysig ar ynni gwyrdd fydd yn cynnig cyngor ar y dechnoleg adnewyddadwy ddiweddaraf yn y Ganolfan Ynni a Saernïo newydd sbon yng Ngholeg Menai yn Llangefni, Ynys Môn.

Bydd y Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd (GPF) y fforwm hyfforddiant a rhwydweithio ar ynni gwyrdd, yn cynnal y gynhadledd Gymreig gyntaf ar y 30ain Mehefin 2011.

Mae Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd Cymru yn fenter ar y cyd rhwng GPF, y cynhyrchwyr pympiau gwres Stiebel Eltron UK, Ynys Ynni Môn a Choleg Menai.

Dywedodd Cadeirydd GPF Mark McManus fod GPF yn cydweithio gydag Ynys Ynni Môn a Linc Menai, darparydd gwasanaethau a hyfforddiant newydd o dan adain Coleg Menai, i greu digwyddiad sy’n cael ei arwain gan Agenda Carbon Isel Gogledd Cymru a fydd yn apelio at y sectorau cyhoeddus a phreifat.

Meddai Mr. McManus: "Mae gan y Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd brofiad cydnabyddedig o drefnu cynadleddau sy’n cynnig hyfforddiant ar y technolegau microgynhyrchu diweddaraf. Mae digwyddiadau GPF yn denu siaradwyr amlwg ac maen nhw’n cynnig cyngor ar drefniadau gosod a chyllid i’r sectorau cyhoeddus a phreifat. Mae digwyddiadau GPF yn denu nifer fawr o gynrychiolwyr o Gymru ac roedd yn ddatblygiad naturiol i gynnal cynhadledd yng Nghymru sydd wedi’i theilwra ar gyfer  agenda werdd Cymru".

Meddai Dafydd Evans, Pennaeth y Ganolfan Ynni a Saernïo newydd £6 miliwn yng Ngholeg Menai: "Y Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd yw’r gynhadledd werdd gyntaf i’w chynnal yn ein Canolfan Ynni a Saernïo newydd sbon. Bydd y ganolfan yn cynnig cyfleusterau addysg a hyfforddiant i alluogi pobl i weithio yn y sector ynni cynyddol bwysig. Bydd GPF yn rhoi cyfle inni arddangos y ganolfan newydd i fusnesau yng Nghymru ac i drafod y technolegau y dylai Cymru fod yn canolbwyntio arnynt.

Dywedodd Sasha Wynn Davies, Cyfarwyddydd Rhaglen Ynys Ynni Môn: "Gweledigaeth Ynys Ynni Môn yw creu canolfan ragoriaeth safon byd ar gyfer ymchwil a datblygu, cynhyrchu a gwasanaethu ynni carbon isel. Mae traean o’r holl ynni a ddefnyddir yn mynd ar wresogi, ac felly mae angen i fwy o ynni ddod o ynni carbon isel. Ar hyn o bryd mae perfformiad ynni stoc tai Cymru yn gymharol wael. Mae nifer fawr o dai waliau solet ac mae llawer o dai mewn ardaloedd gwledig yn dibynnu ar olew neu nwy petroliwm ar gyfer gwres canolog.  Bydd mynd i’r afael â phroblem hanesyddol cartrefi anodd i’w gwresogi yn creu swyddi ac yn symbylu busnes. Bydd Fforwm Ynni Gwyrdd Cymru yn rhoi sylw i feysydd allweddol fydd yn ein helpu i gyrraedd y nod hon. Mae hyn yn cynnwys effeithlonrwydd ynni a micro gynhyrchu, sgiliau a gwybodaeth a rheoli’r gadwyn gyflenwi.”

Bydd GPF Cymru yn berthnasol i reolwyr cyfleusterau, rheolwyr ynni, awdurdodau lleol, cymdeithasau tai, penseiri, cwmnïau gosod a dylunwyr. Bydd pawb sy’n mynychu’r gynhadledd yn cael chwe awr o achrediad CPD. Rhoddir cyflwyniadau gan holl aelodau’r gadwyn gyflenwi werdd, gan gynnwys penseiri, cwmnïau gosod a chwmnïau cynhyrchu sy’n cynhyrchu technoleg sy’n gweddu i ardaloedd heb gyflenwad nwy. Bydd y rhaglen hefyd yn cynnwys astudiaethau enghreifftiol o fudiadau sydd wedi defnyddio’r dechnoleg yn llwyddiannus, gan greu swyddi yn eu gwahanol ardaloedd.

Er mwyn cael mwy o fanylion am y digwyddiad e

News release from Green Power Forum, renewable energy best practice body

www.greenpowerforum.org.uk

Date: April 19th 2011

Anglesey to host major green energy conference

A major green energy conference offering advice on the latest renewable technology is to be hosted at the brand new Energy and Fabrication Centre at Coleg Menai in Llangefni, Anglesey.

The Green Power Forum (GPF) the UK wide green energy training and networking forum, will be hosting the inaugural Welsh conference on the 30th June 2011.

The Green Power Forum Wales is a joint initiative between GPF, heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK, Anglesey Energy Island and Coleg Menai.

GPF chairman Mark McManus said that GPF has joined forces with Anglesey Energy Island and Linc Menai, a new services and training provider delivered by Coleg Menai, to create an event which is driven by the North Wales Low Carbon agenda which will appeal to both the public and private sector.

Mr.McManus said: "The Green Power Forum has a proven track record of delivering conferences which offer training in the latest microgeneration technologies. GPF events attract high profile speakers and provide advice on installation and finance to both the public and private sector. GPF events attract large numbers of Welsh delegates and it was an obvious move to host a conference in Wales which is tailored to the Welsh green agenda".

Dafydd Evans, principal of the new £6 million Energy and Fabrication Centre at Coleg Menai said: "The Green Power Forum is the first green energy conference to be held at our brand new Energy and Fabrication Centre. The centre will offer training and education facilities for people to work in the increasingly important energy sector. GPF will provide us with an opportunity to showcase the new centre to Welsh businesses and also discuss the technologies Wales should be focussing on."

Sasha Wynn Davies, programme director for the Anglesey Energy Island said "Anglesey Energy Island's vision is to create a world renowned centre of excellence for research and development, production and servicing of low carbon energy. A third of all energy usage is taken up by heating, more energy therefore needs to come from low carbon power. Wales's housing stock currently has a relatively poor energy performance. There are a large number of solid wall homes and many rural properties are dependent on oil or petroleum gas for central heating. Tackling this backlog of hard to heat homes will create jobs and simulate business. Green Power Forum Wales will address key areas which will help us achieve this goal. This includes energy efficiency and micro generation, skills and knowledge and supply chain management.”

GPF Wales will be relevant to facilities managers, energy managers, local authorities, housing associations, architects, installers and designers. All attending delegates will receive six hours of CPD accreditation.  Presentations will be made by all members of the green supply chain, including architects, installers and manufacturers who produce technology suited to off gas areas. The programme will also feature case studies of organisations which have successfully deployed the technology, resulting in job creation for the region.

For further details on the event visit: www.greenpowerforum.org.uk  Tickets are priced at £35 and are available from Artemis Media on 0151 666 5777.

The GPF intends to launch a series of smaller events across the country. Its website www.greenpowerforum.org.uk will provide regular advice, updates and e-newsletters on all key issues addressed at the conference.

 Power Points from all the speakers at the Green Power Forum 2010 are now available in the training section of the website.

News release from Green Power Forum, renewable energy best practice body

www.greenpowerforum.co.uk

Date: September 27, 2010

Media contact: Emma Parker-Goff/Kelly O’Connor, Artemis Media & Public Affairs, Telephone 0151 666 5777 email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk/ kelly@artemismedia.co.uk


Major green energy forum welcomes housing association expert on board

Organisers of the Green Power Forum have confirmed that housing expert Bill Taylor of Fusion21 will be presenting at the Green Power Forum conference.

The Green Power Forum (GPF) is being held at Liverpool John Moores Art and Design Academy on October 14th.  The 2010 conference is specifically targeting professionals responsible for making homes, buildings and communities’ greener. This year’s event is particularly relevant to housing associations and will include a session which focuses on the challenges of retrofitting solutions to existing housing stock.

Bill has worked in affordable housing for almost 30 years specialising in regeneration, social business and asset management and has a particular interest in environmental retrofit.

Mr. Taylor said: “One of the biggest challenges facing housing associations over the next decade will be to retrofit its existing stock to meet the joint challenges of carbon reduction requirements and fuel poverty. We have an absolute duty to deliver it in the most efficient way possible, keeping control of procurement costs, and at the same time using the spend to address the skills gap that exists at the moment. The previous government outlined its targets in the Warm Homes, Greener Homes Strategy. Housing associations are waiting to find out from the new Government what lies ahead in the future. My presentation will address these issues and will discuss the funding streams which are available to housing associations. ”
Within his role at Fusion21, Bill has worked alongside the consortium of local authorities and social landlords which co-ordinated a bid as part of the ‘REECH’ consortium to secure funding for retrofit. This should see hundreds of properties receiving 50% funding for retrofit solutions. The work done as part of this process has already helped to secure an estimated £8m of funding for the Liverpool City Region.
Green Power Forum chairman Mark McManus and managing director of Stiebel Eltron (a manufacturer of heat pump technology),” said: “We are delighted to welcome Bill on board for the 2010 conference.”

“Last year’s event was attended by a large number of representatives from housing associations. These delegates understand that their organisations need to make large changes to their housing stock to make their estates sustainable. The Green Power Forum will provide an opportunity for housing associations to find out how they can best achieve this and the funding which is available to enable them to achieve their targets.”

Amongst those expected to attend the conference in Liverpool include architects, consultants, developers, engineers, energy managers, facilities managers and representatives from local authorities and housing associations. Attendance at the conference contributes towards six hours of Continual Professional Development (CPD) – one sixth of the annual training requirement.

Tickets are priced at £35 + VAT and are discounted to local authorities.


For further details on this event or to book tickets, please telephone Artemis Media on 0151 666 5777 or visit www.greenpowerforum.org.uk.

Green Power Forum background

GPF is an independent forum. It is made up of energy suppliers, renewable energy manufacturers, energy support agencies and business groups.

GPF members include Stiebel Eltron, North West energy support agency Envirolink, Nu-Heat, ISO Energy UK and Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. The GPF is chaired by Mark McManus, the managing director of Stiebel Eltron UK.

Fusion 21 background

Fusion21 is a social economy business which promotes collaboration to save money and create jobs, improving lives and communities through our approach to procurement, employment and training.  Fusion21 encourages partnership and drives efficiencies which are used to create employment opportunities for people within the most disadvantaged communities.

www.fusion21.co.uk

 

Announcement of sponsors, speakers and exhibitors

The GPF is an independent forum and is made up of energy suppliers, renewable energy manufacturers, energy support agencies and business groups.

This is reflected in this year’s sponsors, which include the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Groundwork Merseyside, Liverpool John Moores University and Stiebel Eltron.

Speakers at the GPF will include representatives from BEAMA, Fusion21, Scottish Power, LJMU – School of Built Environment and Stiebel Eltron.

Exhibitors at the event will include Groundwork Merseyside, Eco Environments, Aqualogic, Bladen Consulting, Envirolink, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, LJMU, Stiebel Eltron and Energy in Buildings and Industry.
 

Joint news release from Stiebel Eltron, global renewable energy product manufacturer and Scientiam, work based learning provider.

www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk            www.scientiam.co.uk

Release date: September 7 2010

Media contacts: Artemis Media and Public Affairs Ben Pinnington Tel: 0151 666 5777 Mob: 07887 562900 ben@artemismedia.co.uk Emma Parker-Goff Mob: 07717 415114 emma@artemismedia.co.uk 

Construction work begins on Mersey based national green energy training centre

Construction work is beginning this week on Merseyside on the North West’s first training centre offering recognised qualifications in installing green energy microgeneration technologies.

Courses at the Green Energy Training Centre (GETC), based on Wirral International Business Park, are due to begin in November when the £280,000 centre opens. The GETC is a partnership between the Skills Funding Agency, Wirral based Stiebel Eltron, the German owned renewable energy product manufacturer, and Scientiam the Merseyside based training provider. 

The GETC is the first centre in the region to offer building industry qualifications on the latest microgeneration technologies such as heat pumps, solar photovoltaic and solar panels. . The GETC courses are being targeted at installers such as engineers, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and heating and ventilation specialists wanting to improve their skills in green energy.

Scientiam managing director Mandi O’Shea said the GETC is now taking bookings for courses and urged interested businesses to get in touch to find out more.

“We are incredibly excited about the new GETC,” she said. “At present there are no other centres in the region offering this depth of training and qualifications.  We know this progressive approach to formally recognise microgeneration training is the future. Moreover we know there is a real demand for it. SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering sector, says that the 2000 heating and plumbing business in the North West are calling for more green energy training to help them comply with new building standards.

“But to ensure this centre really does make an impact we have partnered with Stiebel Eltron as one of the biggest and most established renewable energy product manufacturers in the world. With its research and development experience and expertise we know the GETC will offer training on the most cutting edge technology.”

Stiebel Eltron managing director Mark McManus said it is now imperative for firms involved in construction to improve their green energy expertise.

“By 2016 all new homes built must be carbon neutral,” he said. “So there is massive pressure on the construction industry to ramp up its knowledge of, and expertise in, green energy. But there is carrot as well as stick. Green energy provides a real commercial opportunity for properly trained installers. The GETC has a clear brief to focus on microgeneration technologies  defined as green technologies found within homes and commercial properties which produce heating, hot water, ventilation, lighting and electricity. These technologies have a vital role to play in meeting green targets. Today renewables account for less than 2pc of energy production yet by 2020 renewable energy should account for 30pc of electricity supply and 12pc of heat supply.”

Mr McManus said the GETC will provide the highest standards of training on the latest equipment helping installers from across the UK become accredited for the Government’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

For further information on the GETC contact John Watts at Scientiam Email: John.Watts@scientiam.co.uk Tel: 0151 650 1678.

Renewable energy background

In June 2008 the then Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled a £100bn renewable energy plan he described as a “Green Revolution” and “the most dramatic change in energy policy since the advent of nuclear power.” He said he wanted to reach the EU imposed target of producing 15pc of the country’s energy from renewable sources by 2020. In 2006 just 1.5pc of UK energy was produced by renewable sources. Latest Government targets show that by 2020 renewable energy should account for 30pc of electricity supply, 12pc of heat supply and up to 10pc of transport fuel. The Government has further set its own target of reducing the UK’s carbon emissions by 60pc by 2050.

The average UK household produces more than five tonnes of CO2 emissions per year with space and water heating accounting for more than 73pc of this. Heating is responsible for almost half of all UK energy use and carbon emissions. At least 70pc of all non-domestic buildings will still be in use by 2050, so there is a huge market for converting existing buildings to renewable energy.

The Government\'s renewable energy strategy estimates that 160,000 new jobs will be created by the ‘green revolution’ in the UK by 2020.

Stiebel Eltron background

STIEBEL ELTRON provides convenient technical solutions for every aspect of renewable energies, hot water, air conditioning and central heating. Founded in Germany in 1924 by Dr. Theodor Stiebel today it is one of the world’s leading specialists in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and systems technologies. It has a worldwide turnover of 475m Euros and employs 3000 staff.

Stiebel Eltron opened its new UK office on Wirral International Business Park on Merseyside in February 2008 having previously been based in Northampton. Visit: www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk

Scientiam background
Scientiam was established in 2001. It is one of the leading training providers to businesses, organisations and people across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.
Scientiam contracts with the Greater Merseyside Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to deliver a range of Government funded schemes.

Scientiam’s programmes include Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships, NVQ’s, Train to Gain, Entry to Employment and Programme Led Pathways. All these programmes provide learners with the most up-to-date qualifications, ensuring employers have a skilled and motivated staff. Since 2001 it has worked with more than 1,000 employers across the North West and has supported more than 3,000 apprentices and learners.

Scientiam delivers its programmes across a comprehensive list of sectors including:  Catering and Hospitality, Business, Sports and Leisure, Engineering, Care, Hairdressing, and Retail. The programmes are delivered directly by Scientiam with elements sub-contracted to other providers.

Scientiam has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) ‘Matrix standard’. It has further been identified as a good practice work-based learning provider by the Government led Quality Improvement Agency. Visit: www.scientiam.co.uk



 

News release from Green Power Forum, renewable energy best practice body

Date: August 19 2010

Media contact: Emma Parker-Goff Artemis Media & Public Affairs mob: 07717 415 114 tel: 0151 666 5777 email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk
 
LJMU to back national renewable energy conference

Organisers of a major national green energy conference in Liverpool are announcing today that Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is to be a prime sponsor of the event.

The Green Power Forum Conference 2010 (GPF) is taking place at the LJMU Art and Design Academy on October 14. LJMU\'s School of the Built Environment have now confirmed it will sponsor the event.

The purpose of GPF is to share learning and expertise in micro generation technology, which provides heating and electricity for homes, buildings and communities. This year\'s GPF will examine technology such as heat pumps, solar pv and smart grid.

Mike Riley, Director of the School of the Built Environment said that the GPF conference provided the perfect opportunity to promote the department\'s projects which are being implemented nationally.

"The School for the Built Environment is involved in a wide range of projects involving sustainability nationally and across the city of Liverpool, including Alder Hey Children\'s Hospital and other carbon reduction and water treatment projects. The GPF will provide us with the opportunity to promote the nature of our projects and develop new leads in the private sector."

GPF Chairman Mark McManus said: "The School for the Built Environment is currently ranked highly in the country for the quality of its research activities and we are delighted that they are supporting our event.  Members of LJMU\'s academic staff attended the inaugural GPF in 2009 and recognised that the GPF will provide a strong vehicle to promote the projects it is currently involved in. In addition to this, GPF recognises that one of the key barriers to the growth of the renewable sector is the skills shortage. LJMU will be hosting a session outlining relevant courses which are available to professionals in our field."

The 2010 Green Power Forum will welcome delegates from both the public and private sector.

Mr. McManus added: "The GPF 2010 is targeting professionals who are responsible for driving down carbon emissions within their organisations. GPF is ideal for business owners, financial directors, facilities managers and representatives from housing associations and local authorities. The conference is aimed at members of the construction industry, such as architects and designers who want to learn about the latest renewable technology which can be installed in their projects."

Presentations will be held on Government initiatives and funding, training and innovations, heat pumps, solar PV and smart grid. Public and private sector case studies will also be presented along with a meet the buyer section. All delegates attending the conference will receive six hours of CPD.

For further details on the event visit: www.greenpowerforum.org.uk. Tickets are priced at £35 and are available from Artemis Media on 0151 666 5777.

The GPF intends to launch a series of smaller events across the country. Its website www.greenpowerforum.org.uk <https://webmail.ljmu.ac.uk/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.greenpowerforum.org.uk/>  will provide regular advice, updates and e-newsletters on all key issues addressed at the conference.

Heat pumps background

Heat pumps can make a significant contribution towards solving the problems associated with increasingly scarce and evermore expensive energy resources - supplying more energy than they consume by tapping into the freely available, inexhaustible solar energy stored in the ground or in the air around us.  This energy from the environment can then be used for space heating and domestic hot water production.

Up to ¾ of the energy needed for space heating and domestic hot water production is extracted from the ground or the air, so the only energy required is the electricity needed to drive the heat pump compressor.  To put it into figures: each kWh electrical energy spent generates up to 5 kWh available energy.

Whenever finite fossil fuels such as gas or oil are burnt, carbon dioxide is released. CO2 is the principle contributor to the greenhouse effect which is leading to long term climate change. 

 However as heat pumps extract as much as ¾ of their heating energy from the environment; building carbon emissions for heating can be dramatically reduced.


The Government is using legislation, tax breaks and incentives such as grants to encourage the reduction of CO2.  Some of these are listed below.


Code for sustainable homes (SAP)

CERT \'Carbon Emission Reduction Target\'

BREEAM \'Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method\'

Part L & F of the Building Regulations

Home information Packs & Energy Performance Certificates.

 

The Code for Sustainable homes considers many points such as water use, ecology, and the materials used in construction.  However weighted far higher than these is the need to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.  36% of the points awarded to the building are assigned to energy consumption and CO2 emissions.  It follows that heat pumps must be considered when considering the most cost effective way to comply with these planning regulations.

 

Heat Pumps can significantly reduce the cost of domestic heating and reduce yearly maintenance costs when compared to GAS and Oil boilers.  Really significant savings can be achieved in \'off gas\' areas.  At least 10% of the UK population does not have easy access to mains Gas.

 

Ground Source Heat Pumps systems consist of a ground loop, linked to a heat pump and a heating system such as radiators or under floor heating.  The ground loop can be either laid out horizontally or vertically depending on the space around the property.  Horizontal ground loops require a relatively large area of land.  Vertical ground loops are inserted into bore holes.  They are ideal in locations where ground area is limited.


 

www.greenpowerforum.org.uk

Date:  July 29 2010

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Liverpool to host major green energy conference

A major green energy conference offering advice on the latest renewable technology is to be hosted in Liverpool.

The Green Power Forum (GPF) is a national green energy training and networking forum and will host its annual conference on October 14 at the LJMU Art and Design Academy in Liverpool. 

The 2010 GPF programme includes speakers from The British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association (BEAMA) and is sponsored by Groundwork Merseyside and the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. It is also supported by Liverpool John Moores University. Presentations will be held on government initiatives and funding, training and innovations, heat pumps, solar PV, smart grid and private and public sector case studies.  A meet the buyer section will also be held. The 2010 conference is CPD accredited.

GPF chairman Mark McManus said the conference will offer a comprehensive guide on the business case for going green.

Mr. McManus said: “The Government is setting tough targets to ensure that we reach our target of producing 20 per cent of our energy from renewable sources by 2010. Drilling that down, 12 per cent of heat production must come from renewable sources and all new properties must be built to zero carbon standards by 2016. These are extremely ambitious targets when you consider that just 1.5 per cent of energy is generated by renewable sources today. GPF will fully explain the government targets and offer an introduction to the technologies which are available to businesses. Crucially, the programme will include advice on the new financial schemes, such as Feed in Tariffs and Renewable Heat Incentives which are available to incentivise businesses.”

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