National Grid Net Zero Community Forum – West Midlands
Friday 10 November
12:30 – 16:30
Library of Birmingham
1 Centenary Sq
Birmingham
B1 2EA
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
Prina Sumaria, Local Energy Coordinator, Regen
13.40 How we retrofit homes, community spaces, hearts and minds
Sara Mia, Project Coordinator, Retrofit Balsall Heath
14:00 Intro
Tony McNally, Managing Director, Climate Change Solutions Ltd
14:05 Breakout sessions
Using open data with Phil Lawson and Ellie Mueller from National Grid
Installation and project development with Ed from FlexGen
Network planning with Andy Hall and Ross Cooksey from National Grid
14:50 Tea break
15:10 Overview of National Grid’s new Communities Heat Guide
Robbie Evans, Energy Analyst, Regen
15:15 Getting your feedback on Net Zero Neighbourhoods
Ayushi Vyas, Net Zero Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, West Midlands Combined Authority
15:30 Opportunities for community energy and local authorities in the West Midlands
Beck Collins, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Sustainability West Midlands
15:45 Breakout groups on different topics chosen by participants
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