‘The Future for Energy’ is the focus at the next Bracknell Business Insight, August 6th 2010

Monday, 2nd August 2010

Following 6 months of this highly successful event, which regularly attracts over 100 delegates, the topic for August is ‘the Future for Energy’, presented by Mark Mathieson – Director of Distribution. Southern Electric Power Distribution, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE).

Mark will be looking closely at what changes need to be made, how these technologies are being developed and how the future of corporate and consumer energy use is shaping up. Most importantly he will outline the proposed changes and opportunities that are developing as we speak for the Thames Valley region and how these pioneering developments will alter our energy landscape forever.

Background to the presentation
The EU has set a “20-20” target – achieving a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and 20% of final energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020; and the UK Government has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.

To meet these targets, electricity demand will increase (due to decarbonising measures such as transport electrification and installation of ground source heat pumps) – and generation sources will become more variable (due to a higher reliance on renewable energy sources, and its production in customers’ properties). To help achieve this Ofgem are implementing a ‘Carbon Reduction Commitment’ on large energy users. The CRC Energy Efficiency programme, and how to meet it’s targets, is a going concern for businesses across the UK and SSE discuss how they can provide help and advice to local businesses in Bracknell and the Thames Valley.

Bracknell Business Insight takes place on Friday August 6 2010 at Ascot Racecourse Grandstand between 7.30am-9.30am. There are places still available and can be booked via www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk