Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum

Westminster Energy, Environment &
Transport Forum

Connaught House, 22/24 Guildford Road, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5JN
Tel: 01276 489144, Fax: 01276 489231
Email: info@weetf.co.uk

The Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum is the newest branch of Westminster Forum Projects. Following the successful model of its sister Forums, it aims to provide an inclusive and impartial environment for constructive discussion of key issues in this increasingly important area for public policy.

The Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum is grateful for the wide, cross-party support it enjoys in both House of Parliament. The Forum benefits greatly from the support and active involvement of Parliamentary Patrons . Parliamentary Patrons take no financial interest in the Forums.

WEETF is currently consulting over event themes and timings. If you are interested in getting involved, and would like to discuss matters further, please contact Peter van Gelder on 01276 489144, or pvg@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk.

Guest of Honour: Willy Rickett, Director General, Energy, Department of Energy and Climate Change
Chair: Tim Yeo MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee and Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Chair, Associate Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group
Timing: 26th November 2008
Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ

Following the recent consultation on the UK’s Renewable Energy Strategy, this seminar will discuss outstanding issues in meeting the target of 15% of energy from renewable sources by 2020. Sessions will examine current UK renewable capacity, the potential for extra renewable deployment as a result of the Renewable Energy Strategy, and the possible impact of this investment on energy prices and the wider electricity generating market.

We are delighted that Willy Rickett, Director General, Energy, Department of Energy and Climate Change will be delivering a keynote address at this seminar.

Other confirmed speakers include: Allan Asher, Consumer Advocate; Christopher Bennett, Future Transmission Networks Manager, National Grid; Councillor Paul Bettison, Chairman, Local Government Association Environment Board; Dr John Constable, Policy & Research Director, The Renewable Energy Foundation; Martin Crouch, Director European Strategy & Environment, Ofgem; Juliet Davenport, Chief Executive, Good Energy; Dr Gareth Davies, Principal Consultant, Pöyry Energy Consulting; Dr Jim Fitzgerald, Assistant Director, Ernst & Young; Gaynor Hartnell, Deputy Director, Renewable Energy Association; Alan Moore, Sector-Side Chair, Renewables Advisory Board; Jim Oswald, Managing Director, Oswald Consultancy; Tim Pyke, Head of Climate Change, E.ON; Dr Graham Sinden, Technical Manager, The Carbon Trust; Dr Neil Strachan, Senior Research Fellow, Kings College London; Stephen Tindale, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, npower renewables; Chris Tomlinson, Director of Programme Strategy, British Wind Energy Association; and Robin Webster, Senior Campaigner, Energy and Climate, Friends of the Earth.

Tim Yeo MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee and Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Chair, Associate Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group have kindly agreed to chair this seminar.

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Reducing emissions from power generation: the role of Carbon Capture and Storage

Guest of Honour: Martin Deutz, Head of the Cleaner Fossil Fuels Unit, Department of Energy and Climate Change
Timing: Morning, 20th January 2009
Venue: Westminster, London SW1

Following the recent consultation on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), this seminar will examine the potential role of CCS in reducing fossil fuel power station emissions. Sessions will discuss the development and deployment of CCS, its role in maintaining a diverse energy mix, the ways in which CCS should be funded, and the wider implications of this for energy prices.

We are delighted that Martin Deutz, Head of the Cleaner Fossil Fuels Unit, Department of Energy and Climate Change, will be delivering a keynote address at this seminar.

Other confirmed speakers include: Jim Lightfoot, Managing Director, Generation, E.ON. Other confirmed speakers include: Jim Lightfoot, Managing Director, Generation, E.ON; and a senior representative, McKinsey. Further senior speakers are being invited.

Guests of Honour: Ian Trim, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Energy and Climate Change; Chiara Sorisi, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Energy and Climate Change; and James Wilde, Director of Insights, The Carbon Trust
Chair: Lord Teverson, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Timing: 28th January 2009
Venue: Westminster, London SW1

As the Government launches its consultation on regulating the Carbon Reduction Commitment, which seeks major improvements in the energy efficiency of large commercial and public sector organisations, this seminar will look at the remaining challenges and practicalities. We expect sessions to look at how the mandatory trading scheme could work, what organisations will be included and approaches to effective monitoring.

We are delighted that Ian Trim, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Energy and Climate Change; Chiara Sorisi, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Energy and Climate Change; and James Wilde, Director of Insights, The Carbon Trust will be delivering keynote addresses at this seminar.

Other confirmed speakers include: Bill Bartlett, Corporate Affairs Director, McCain Food; Jim Butler, Head of Marketing Strategy, EDF Energy; Louise Hall, Energy Manager, ASDA; Mark Johnson, Principle Consultant, Energy and Climate Change, AEA; Dr Andy Johnston, Head of Centre for Local Sustainability, Local Government Information Unit; Kevin Jones, Head of Environment, Essex County Council; Dave Lewis, Head of Energy Management, npower; Georgie Messent, Partner, Burges Salmon; Susan Pelmore, Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy Association; Richard Sharman, Head of KPMG Carbon Advisory Group, KPMG; Andrew Warren, Director, Association for the Conservation of Energy; and Emma Wild, Principal Policy Adviser - Climate Change, CBI.

Lord Teverson, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has kindly agreed to chair this seminar.

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