The Green Deal Horizon: Implementation and Legislation (Leeds)

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The Context & Issues:

The Green Deal, the government’s ambitious strategy to revolutionise the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes and businesses, is now reaching a critical phase. The policy landscape is fundamentally changing with the Energy Act 2011 now law, and a recent consultation into Green Deal and ECO policies that will be included in secondary legislation. With the launch of the Green Deal in October this year, what steps are being taken to ensure that implementation is successful and what impact will secondary legislation have on stakeholders?

Confirmed Speaker:

• Richard Mellish, Head of Green Deal Programme Support and Delivery, DECC

Key Issues to be Discussed:

• The Energy Act 2011 and Secondary Legislation: Where are we in the legislative framework? What are the key features?
• The Energy Company Obligation: Exploring its role in reaching vulnerable households
• Gearing up to October 2012: Launching the Green Deal and ECO
• Understanding the implementation strategy: Challenges and opportunities
• Overcoming the financial challenges: The Green Deal Finance Company
• Ensuring the most vulnerable households benefit from the Green Deal
• The Green Deal and Rural Areas
• Consumer Protection in the Green Deal: The Green Deal Code
• The best measures, schemes and initiatives to achieve energy efficiency

Objectives and Outcomes:

The morning 'Current and Future Policy' session will allow participants to engage with the panel in discussing the current legislative framework and implementation strategy for the Green Deal. The afternoon 'Policy into Practice' session will be highly interactive, looking at the best measures and schemes to achieve energy efficiency. As well as exploring how different stakeholders can enhance consumer confidence through better communication.

Who Should Attend?

Delegates will be drawn from a wide range of energy stakeholders, including: energy firms, housing firms, local authorities, trade associations, heavy industry, green groups, regional planning groups, consumer groups, environmental researchers, charities, NGOs, government agencies and central government.

Morning refreshments will be served upon arrival with a networking lunch to follow. Any special needs or dietary requirements should be notified to us upon booking. Participants will receive copies of all the presentations at the end of the day and a copy of the chair's summary within a week of the event.