UNITED KINGDOM

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is the UK's first mandatory energy savings and carbon trading scheme targeting emissions from public and private sector groups. Organisations with half-hourly metered electricity consumption greater than 6,000 MWh per year are included in this scheme which is designed to incentivize energy and carbon savings through reputational and financial drivers.

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The UK Government has outlined its plans for a low carbon economy, which presents significant opportunities for the biogas sector. Meet utilities and biogas developers at the international biogas networking conference and gain practical information about biogas development and operations.

Web: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/EF/?sSubSystem=Prospectus&sEventCode=BS1011UK&sSessionID=0f9174a4ec7ddf548e5aa71a809a69bf-1328506

The partnership from seven different European countries responsible for the ENERGY-WISE project is launching its FREE new online energy management tool in the UK. The main aim of the project is to help SMEs to be energy efficient and save costs through the use of three elements: e-learning training materials covering a wide range of energy topics + Q&A; an Energy Simulation Game and an Energy Knowledge Base. The event will be held along with a Networking Event organised by the Chamber.

Web: http://www.energy-wise.eu

The Process Industry Thermal Energy Management Network (PRO-TEM) funded by RCUK, led by Prof. A.P. Roskilly of Newcastle University UK will be running an international conference on Sustainable Thermal energy Management in the Process Industries (SusTEM2011), 25-26 Oct 2011 at Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. About 45 refereed papers will be presented by colleagues from 9 countries. We intend to bring government, academics, industries and NGOs from both the UK and abroad together.

Web: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/pro-tem/page.php?pg=2_2

The debate around shared streets, spaces and surface continues nationally with the desire by many local authorities and developers to create more creative, enjoyable and safer streets. The current financial pressure on budgets provides both a challenge and an opportunity to plan and deliver projects that have significant value at an affordable cost. This conference will assist practitioners in delivering such projects.

Web: http://www.tps.org.uk/main/training-events/id/978

To continue London’s leading position in Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), the Greater London Authority (GLA) has procured a new RE:FIT Framework, which will be launched at an event "RE:FIT - The success and the future" on 13 December. The new framework builds on experience from the pilot projects and current framework, introducing improvements to help public sector users and to further develop this market sector.

Web: http://www.refit.org.uk/news-publications/news-archive/launch-new-refit-framework/

The UK's premier event for trade, building owners, occupiers, and the general public covering sustainable build, energy, transport and lifestyle. The Eco Technology Show is an exhibition and conference showcasing low carbon technologies across domestic, commercial and public buildings, energy, transport and lifestyle sectors. It highlights how we can all embrace new developments in technologies to save money and deliver genuine benefits to both business and communities on-going.

Web: http://www.ecotechnologyshow.co.uk/