THE RENEWABLE ENERGY EVENT FREE TO NFU MEMBERS
Energy Now Expo is a two-day event specifically designed to bring together farmers and landowners from all over the UK to engage with industry experts on increasingly relevant renewable energy developments.
An event highlight is the two day multi-stream conference, where industry experts will present and discuss the latest advances, opportunities, and best practice advice.
The conference will tackle the hottest topics concerning different renewable energy sectors, covering wind, solar, biomass, biogas, biofuels, hydro, energy efficiency, ground and air source heating, as an increasing number of farmers and landowners seek alternative ways to reduce bills, lower carbon emissions and boost incomes.
Headline speakers featured are: Amber Rudd MP, parliamentary under-secretary for state, DECC; Jonathan Scurlock, chief renewables adviser, NFU; Reza Shaybani, chairman, BPVA; Charlotte Morton, chief executive, ADBA; Michele Spillar, head of renewables, Met Office; Nina Skorupska, chief executive, REA; Mark Newton, partner, Fisher German; Lydia James, chartered legal executive, Agri Advisor; Tony Bowen, past-president, Heat Pump Association; Steve Edmunds, director, Mole Valley Farmers; Simon Hamlyn, CEO, BHA; Hiten Sonpal, director, Lombard Green Finance, and Jacqueline Balian, head of RHI operations, Ofgem.
The 2015 event will also include:
- An exhibition of more than 160 product/service suppliers representing the length and breadth of the renewables market;
- A renewables advice clinic where experts will be on hand to discuss visitors’ projects;
- A grid connection workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to discuss grid connection issues with experts;
- A low emission vehicle zone, where electric, hydrogen, gas and other low-emission vehicles will be on show.
NFU members can visit the event and take part in the two-day multi-streamed conference completely free, but must book on-line at www.energynowexpo.co.uk or call 01293 854405 to organise a ticket.