UKBCSE Seminar Series - Transforming the market to reduce energy demand

A low-carbon future requires a new approach to the way we currently supply and use energy. In particular, there is considerable scope to increase the energy efficiency of our homes and businesses, which will have social, economic and environmental benefits.
The Council organised a series of seminars to bring together the latest thinking on transforming the market to reduce energy demand in the UK.

- Changing Consumer Behaviour, 28th June 2007
- Action in Cities, 9th July 2007
- Learning from International Experience, 26th July 2007

Changing Consumer Behaviour
28th June 2007
There is an increasing focus on the role of the individual in addressing climate change. To help progress debate in this area, the Council brought together a range of experts to discuss Changing Consumer Behaviour.

- Matthew Wright, Director of Customer Insight, Energy Saving Trust gave an overview of the Energy Saving Trust’s consumer segmentation model and how it is used to target their energy saving campaigns . View presentation (.pdf).

- Gill Owen, Senior Research Fellow, Warwick Business School provided an insight into the effectiveness of smart meters and real time displays in driving change. View presentation (.pdf).

- Matt Prescott, Project Director – CarbonLimited, RSA gave an overview of Personal Carbon Allowances as part of a broader suite of climate change policies and initiatives. Link to Presentation (.pdf)

- Peter Serjent, Senior Marketing Manager, Defra gave an overview of the Government’s plans for broader behaviour change campaigns around climate change. Link to Presentation (.pdf)

Speaker biographies are available from here.

The Council is grateful to eaga for supporting this event.

Action in Cities
9th July 2007
This seminar looked at current best practice at a Local Authority level to drive sustainable energy in our cities and towns.
The event brought together a range of speakers, including:

- Andy Deacon, Climate, Energy and Air Quality Strategy Manager, Policy and Partnerships Directorate, Greater London Authority who gave an overview of the range of activities in London to tackle climate change, and drive down energy demand Link to presentation

- Phil Beardmore, Programme Manager, Birmingham Sustainable Energy Partnership who discussed the work of the partnership to encourage sustainable energy use across Birmingham by working with businesses, residents and the statutory and voluntary sectors Link to presentation

- Philip Webber, Head of Environment Unit, Kirklees Metropolitan Council who gave an overview of his Council's activities to drive the uptake of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy services. Link to presentation

- Patrick Law - Group Corporate Affairs Director, Barratt Developments PLC who discussed how the Zero Carbon Homes commitment could change our cities, and the potential role of the major house builders and energy companies in delivering this goal. Link to Presentation (pdf).

Speaker biographies are available from here.

The Council is grateful to eaga for supporting this event.

Learning from International Experience
26th July 2007
The final event in our series, Learning from International Experience, brought together a range of energy saving experts from around the world, including:

- Paul Waide, Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Efficiency and Environment Division, International Energy Agency gave an overview of energy efficiency policy approaches around the world. Link to presentation

- Martin Kushler, Director of the Utilities Program at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy gave an overview of energy efficiency initiatives in the US and aligning energy company incentives with delivering energy efficiency outcomes; Link to presentation

- Ian Gearing, Corporate Responsibility Manager, National Grid plc presented on National Grid’s Energy Efficiency programmes in the US Link to presentation

- Andrew Warren, Senior Advisor to EuroACE gave an Overview of the Energy End-Use Efficiency and Energy Services Directive and what it means for the UK.

Speaker biographies are available from here.

The Council is grateful to National Grid for supporting this event.