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LJMU to back national renewable energy conference
19th August 2010
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.
Liverpool to host major green energy conference
29th July 2010
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Date: July 29 2010
Media contact: Emma Parker-Goff Artemis/Kelly O’Connor Media & Public Affairs mob: 07717 415 114 tel: 0151 666 5777 email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk/Kelly@artemismedia.co.uk
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.”
Plans unveiled for major green energy training centre
22nd April 2010
Plans have been unveiled for a national training centre dedicated to green energy microgeneration technologies which will be opened in July on Merseyside.
Construction work will begin this month on the new Green Energy Training Centre (GETC) on Wirral International Business Park in Bromborough with funding for the £280,000 project being drawn from both the public and private sector.
The GETC is a partnership between the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and two Wirral based private businesses, Green Power Forum founder Stiebel Eltron, the German owned renewable energy product manufacturer, and Scientiam the Birkenhead based training provider. In total Stiebel Eltron will invest £57,372, Scientiam £100,050 and SFA £122,275, through the Regional Skills Capital Development Fund. The GETC will be built at Stiebel Eltron\\\\\\\'s premises.
Stiebel Eltron\\\\\\\'s UK managing director and GPF Chairman Mark McManus said he wanted to hear from engineers, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and heating and ventilation specialists as well as other tradesmen looking to transfer and improve skills.
"We know the GETC can play a vital role in filling the green energy skills gap," he said. "We further know emphatically that green energy is the future with £100bn being invested in the industry creating an estimated 160,000 jobs by 2020. However, if we are to meet the UK\\\\\\\'s target of 15pc of UK energy coming from renewable sources by 2020, there is a desperate need to improve the quantity and calibre of training available specifically in microgeneration technologies. This is precisely what the GETC will focus on. Microgeneration is defined as green technologies found within homes and commercial properties which produce heating, hot water, ventilation, lighting and electricity. This includes equipment such as ground and air source heat pumps, solar panels and solar photovoltaic. These technologies have a vital role to play as today renewables account for less than 2pc of energy production and by 2016 all new homes built must be carbon neutral."
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). This accreditation is critical as without it property owners using installers not recognised by the MCS cannot apply for Government grants, which can pay up to half the costs of buying and installing green energy equipment. The GETC will also be offering CPD accredited courses in conjunction with the Green Power Forum.
Scientiam managing director Mandi O\\\\\\\'Shea urged heating and plumbing businesses keen to improve their green energy training and qualifications to get in touch to enrol on courses.
"We are incredibly excited about the new GETC and what it can do for businesses and young people across Merseyside and the North West," she said. "We know through SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering sector, 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. Moreover we know the centre will play a key role in training the next generation of tradesmen to work in the green industry. In the teeth of a recession and with youth unemployment at its highest level since records began we need to train young people in a sector where there is a massive jobs demand, and there is committed long term investment".
"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 experience and expertise we know the GETC will have considerable substance behind it."
For further information on the GETC contact John Watts at Scientiam, email: john.watts@scientiam.co.uk telephone: 0151 650 1678 or Emma Parker-Goff at the Green Power Forum email: emma@artemismedia.co.uk telephone: 0151 666 5777.
New Powerpoint Presentations Available Now!
30th October 2009
New Powerpoint Presentations Available Now!
30th October 2009
We have uploaded 3 new presentations from key members of the Green Power Forum
Businesses Driving Change
Eric Bond JP
Eric Bond Presentation
Renewable & Low Carbon Energy
Policy Context
Hergen Haye DECC
Hergen Haye DECC Presentation
Products for the Future
Switching to Green
Kelly Butler Marketing Director
Kelly Butler Presentation
Major green energy forum welcomes technology expert on to board
22nd October 2009
Major green energy forum welcomes technology expert on to board
Adrian Troop, a low-carbon energy expert has been appointed as a Board member of the newly formed Green Power Forum.
Adrian, a director of Nu-Heat, a specialist low-carbon design and supply heating firm, will now be offering his considerable expertise in renewable energies to the private and public sectors.
"Being involved with the Green Power Forum (GPF) is an exciting opportunity for Nu-Heat and we look forward to helping shape the use of green technology in UK buildings." he said.
Major green energy conference - speakers announced
16th October 2009
Organisers of a major national green energy conference in Liverpool are today unveiling its agenda and a list of industry expert speakers.
The inaugural Green Power Forum (GPF) is being held at Liverpool's new BT Convention Centre on October 15 where guest speakers will include energy expert Hergen Haye of the Government's Department for Energy and Climate Change and Kelly Butler of BEAMA - trade association for the electro-technical sector.
Other speakers include John Felgate of Stiebel Eltron and Justin Broadbent from ISO Energy.
The Green Power Forum, why is it needed?
6th August 2009
In June 2008, the UK Government launched its energy strategy proposals with the aim of creating a green economy. The strategy will be backed by an investment of £100 billion over 12 years.
In 2007, EU members agreed to source 20% of the EU's energy from renewable sources. As part of this commitment, the UK must increase its share of renewable energy from 1.5% in 2006 to 20% by 2020.
Major green energy conference launched
23rd July 2009
Green energy professionals from across the UK are being invited to a major green energy conference in Liverpool in October.
The inaugural Green Power Forum (GPF) takes place at the new BT Convention Centre on Liverpool's famous waterfront, in the city's 'Year of the Environment' on October 15th.
GPF chairman Mark McManus said the event aims to examine best practice in renewable energy heat pump technology - a key weapon in driving down carbon emissions.