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Thursday 27-Friday 28 May 2010

Conference at London South Bank University, Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street, London SE1 6NG

(Location: 2 minutes’ walk from Elephant and Castle Tube Station)

Carbon Descent and the London Borough of Lambeth, partners in the Ecostiler project, have been working with two estates and six schools to install renewable energy technology. This has involved the installation of insulation measures on the estates, as well as community energy efficiency outreach work and training for professionals. A number of feasibility studies for the installation of low carbon technologies have been completed, as well the most financially and energy efficient ways for Lambeth to manage these options. CHP engines are being installed on both estates, along with solar PV arrays. Energy audits have been completed with schools, and solar PV and thermal installations are underway. Finally the impacts of the technologies on residents and the school communities are being monitored, to investigate any changes in environmental knowledge and awareness.

The site visit (28 May on day 2) will be to the Ethelred and Roupell Estates which have undergone extensive refurbishments, installation of PV-systems, and  district heating/CHP.

REGISTRATION & COSTS:

• Full price £150 per person (includes lunch, refreshments and site visits for both days).  

• 50% discount for those only able to come for one/either of the two days;

• 50% discount for 2 or more bookings from the same organisation

This conference is:

§  an exciting opportunity to experience and discuss the European Union funded Ecostiler projects;

§  about a coordinated approach for achieving energy efficient communities in cities across Europe;

§  covering topics such as Transition Town Movements, and energy and urban strategies.

The conference will be focusing on the following 3 topics:

·       Regulatory Framework barriers, and how to overcome them – e.g. planning regulations and local authority policies.

·         User and consumer involvement – How to engage local residents of estates and schools, as well as key players such as architects and planners.

·         Planning and implementation – e.g. overcoming project issues, best practice in project planning and strategies.

‘This is an excellent opportunity to network with key people in the field of sustainability; to share experiences, discuss solutions and combine ideas and strategies for working towards a sustainable future’

§  Key note speech: Mr. Alexandros Kotronaros from the European Commission

For further information please click here.
To register, visit www.ecostiler.com and follow the link under LATEST NEWS

Accommodation – A list of Hotel referred by South Bank University can be provided for you to make your own bookings.

Please contact Martha Sorensen MTKS@ramboll.dk or Kim Steen Jensen KIMJ@ramboll.dk if you would like to discuss further.