The Big Energy Summit has grown to be an important event in the energy diary over the last few years and is the only energy seminar focusing solely on the local government sector. This year’s Big Energy Summit is titled” A stimulus for action in local energy and climate change”.
With a change in government, there has been a step change in policy, targets and planning which are set to have a major impact on local authorities, no matter what stage of the Net Zero journey you are at. This event will share lessons from local government, case studies and best practice including several sessions from Energy Systems Catapult.
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 12pm
Panel session: Local Area Energy Planning; how the process will need to mature to inform regional energy strategic plans
Panel chair: Alistair Craig, NW Hub
Panel speakers: George Lee, NE&Y Hub Chris Brierley, Senior Stakeholder & Impact Advisor, Energy Systems Catapult Laura Bramley, Calderdale Council
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 12:50pm
Insights into funding and finance in portfolio-wide decarbonisation
PSDS and LCSF delivery insights – upcoming costs benchmark research to support procurement and decision-making
Digitalisation and data – prioritising interventions, streamlining & scaling delivery, and supporting investment decision-making
Live case study of innovative decarbonisation in action
Craig Mellis and Matt Caville, Senior Advisors, Decarbonisation of Complex Sites, Energy Systems Catapult
Thursday 27 February 2025, 11:15am
Leapfrog into decarbonisation planning using Net Zero Data
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Sandeep Kang, Senior Product Manager, Energy Systems Catapult