Introduction
Building on the successful completion HEIF 3 project, IESR secured further HEIF 4 funding to enable the continuation of the ‘Low Carbon – Industry Affiliation’ theme by offering an extended range of events and services, including workshops, conferences and subsidised feasibility studies for businesses. These activities are designed to increase the knowledge transfer to businesses in support for a low carbon economy.
Workshops
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Feasibility
Studies
Annual Conference
Flexible Learning Award Workshops
Each year of the project three annual workshops were held for businesses
in the region on topics ranging from renewable energy to resource efficiency.
The 2011 workshops were as follows (Click on the titles for more details):
Workshop 1: More with Less: using a Lean Systems approach
Workshop 2: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
Workshop 3: The Renewable Heat Incentive as an income stream
Further information:
Contact workshop organisers: Jon Fairburn on 01782 294038 or Neil Packer on 01785 353243. If you have a topic that you would like to see covered in the one of the future workshops, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Feasibility Studies
Partial grants (up to 50%) are available for those interested in having a tailored study carried out for their business (including energy efficiency audit, renewable energy / low carbon technology feasibility study and carbon footprint calculations).
For more details about the scheme please click here or download the Energy Survey Brief.
Annual Conference
Yearly conferences will be organised showcasing low carbon work by regional businesses and universities in the West Midlands.
More information will follow soon.
Flexible Learning Award
A Flexible Learning Award in Sustainable Business will be developed for owners and managers of private businesses as well as public sector organisations. Those interested in the Award will need to attend at least one of the workshops.
More information will follow soon.
Contacts:
Jon Fairburn tel. 01782 294038
Neil Packer tel. 01785 353243