National Grid Net Zero Community Forum (South Wales)
Friday 17 November
12:30 – 16:30
OreKnot Creative Hub
27 Bridge Street
Carmarthen
SA31 3JS
This forum is for anyone interested in supporting their local community through low carbon energy projects. Whether you’re from a community organisation, local authority, parish council, small business, or another interested party, this is a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with a group of people all working towards a greener, fairer future.
From the forum you can expect:
• Plenty of time to network and talk to people doing inspiring work in this space
• Short talks from community energy experts, with time to ask questions
• Breakout groups to discuss the topics most important to you
Agenda
12:30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Welcome from the chair
Rebecca Windemer, Planning and Communities Lead, Regen
13.35 Lessons on energy efficiency and working with local authorities
Neil Lewis, Manager, Ynni Sir Gâr
13:55 Developing a hybrid solar park by co-locating wind and solar
Daniel Blackburn, Renewable Energy and Energy Advice Project Officer, Cam Arian Renewable Energy
14:15 Breakout groups on different topics
Using open data with Phil Lawson and Ellie Mueller from National Grid
Network planning with Dan Howell and Carwyn Davies from National Grid
Community ownership of commercial projects with Rebecca Windemer from Regen
15:00 Tea break
15:20 Overview of National Grid’s new Communities Heat Guide
Robbie Evans, Energy Analyst, Regen
15:25 Innovating new models for community owned heat
Fran Hunt, Development Project Officer, Shareenergy Co-operative
15:45 Breakout groups on different topics
What support do you want for community energy?
16:30 Close, networking and drinks
We hope you will join us, if you have any questions then please get in touch with Emma Madray at emadray@regen.co.uk