An introduction to decarbonisation, followed by a deeper dive into achieving Quick Wins that businesses can implement; from low-cost, no-cost, up to £5,000. We will also touch on ‘going further’ with some renewable energy options, covering how they work and some of their pros and cons.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand what decarbonisation is, and what is is not (emissions reduction vs. offsetting).
  • Recap from Net Zero Journey session on emissions, scopes and steps to reach Net Zero.
  • Environmental benefits of decarbonisation.
  • Commercial benefits of decarbonisation.
  • How to measure and assess energy consumption.
  • How to carry out a basic energy audit.
  • How to identify energy waste and opportunities for decarbonisation.
  • A comprehensive set of ‘Quick Wins’ for decarbonising a business.
  • Introduction to renewables for business premises including solar PV, solar thermal and heat pumps.
  • The pros and cons of specific renewable technologies.

Those looking for a comprehensive understanding of decarbonisation in a business should attend the full-day Decarbonisation Deep Dive Masterclass instead.

Please note: This is for organisations based in the Tees Valley area (Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees). This event is funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) Net Zero programme, funded by the UK Government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

 

After you have booked, we will email you to confirm your attendance, or detail the steps required so that you can. Usually, this will be within 2 hours, though it could be 1 working day during busy periods.

The workshop will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. You’ll be able to join via your desktop or mobile using a browser; no account, or app is necessary. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive Joining Instructions.

 

Date: Thursday 28th November 2024 9am-1pm

Location: Online

Cost: free

To find out more about the events taking place and to register click here.