National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum
Exeter Community Centre
17 St David’s Hill
Exeter
EX4 3RG
Friday 16 June
12:30pm- 4:30pm
This exciting 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
• An innovation workshop led by National Grid – a unique opportunity to learn more about innovation projects, how you can get involved, and explore your own ideas to tackle the barriers you’re facing
Agenda
12:30 – Lunch and networking
13:30 – Welcome from the chair –Regen
13:35 – Healthy Homes for Wellbeing: A success story in setting up an energy advice service
Tara Bower, Director, Exeter Community Energy
13:55 – Innovation workshop
Paul Morris, Innovation Team Manager, National Grid
Followed by workshop sessions in small groups
15:05 – Tea break
15:25 – Connecting to the grid: Top tips from an expert consultant
Nikki Pillinger, Specialist Connections Manager, Roadnight Taylor
15:45 – Breakout groups
Topics to be chosen by participants on the day
16:30 – Networking
