24-25th April, Oxford
The programme, including speakers, has been released, download a copy below.
UKERC Conference Programme 2019
The role of localised generation and supply of energy is attracting considerable interest both in the UK and internationally.
Local energy systems are a key focus in the UK’s Industrial Strategy and the Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme. They are considered to facilitate faster decarbonisation than large scale systems, while providing welfare and economic benefits alongside industrial renewal. Localised systems have also been highlighted by the devolved administrations and local authorities as providing services that are well-adapted to widely varying local conditions and priorities.
This inter-disciplinary conference will bring together researchers, practitioners and policy-makers on local energy systems, to consider how best to exploit low carbon sources of energy, and manage or reduce energy demand.
Day 1 – Wednesday 24th April
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Time |
Session details |
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09.00-10.00 |
Registration opens; tea and coffee available |
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10.00-10.45 |
Welcome and keynote address |
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1045-12.00 |
Panel discussion: public sector leadership |
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12.00-13.10 |
Lunch (1 hour 10 mins) |
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13.10-14.30 |
Session 1: Business models for local energy |
Session 2: Whole systems |
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14.30-14.50 |
Coffee break (20 mins) |
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14.50-16.10 |
Session 3: Governance and regulation |
Session 4: System integration |
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16.10-17.25 |
Panel discussion: engaging citizens and consumers |
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17.25 |
Close |
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19.30 |
Dinner |
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Day 2 – Thursday 25th April
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Time |
Session details |
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09.00-10.30 |
Workshop 1: EnergyREV |
Workshop 2: A new framework for energy governance |
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10.30-10.50 |
Coffee break (20 mins) |
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10.50-12.10 |
Session 5: Community business models |
Session 6: Global perspectives |
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12.10-13.10 |
Lunch (1 hour) |
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13.10-14.30 |
Session 7: Energy demand and flexibility |
Session 8: Solar power |
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14.30-14.50 |
Coffee break (20 mins) |
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14.50-16.10 |
Session 9: Local energy trading |
Session 10: Using data and assessing system performance |
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16.10-16.20 |
Closing remarks |
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16.20 |
Conference closes |
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