Energy Convergence Conference
Energy Convergence
Bringing energy strategies & technologies together for best results
The headline conference, Energy Convergence, will centre on how energy is converging across efficiency, sustainability, procurement and flexibility, exploring the benefits end-users could reap through tactical partnerships, novel strategies and new technology.
The crux of the sessions is the debate that deliberates the most effective approach to managing energy in an energy market where disciplines are converging changing old methodologies. Each session has a chair and 3 to 5 panellists. An independent keynote speaker sets the scene, followed by a case study showing that this can happen now and isn’t just a pipe dream. Together these will last about 15 -20 minutes framing the debate that will follow.
Day 1 – Energy Convergence
Energy outlook: The impact of incoming change
How the shifting policy and regulatory landscape will affect your energy strategy – consumption, generation and flexibility.
Session Chair
- Jo Butlin – EnergyBridge (UK)
Speaker
- Kyle Martin – LCP
- Rob Williams – BT/Energy Institute
- Paul Sheffield – Haven Power
- Caroline Bragg – ADE
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Is onsite generation an effective strategy?
To be a prosumer or not? How much generation should you have onsite, how best to use it, where PPAs can add benefits and will storage enable better returns?
Session Chair
- Janet Wood – New Power
Speaker
- Simon Mitchell – Ylem
- Stephen Jones – ABB
- Ali Lloyd – Pöyry Management Consulting
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Energy-as-a-service: What’s working and what’s not?
Are Esco models evolving, is the Nirvana of energy-as-a-service any closer to reality?
Session will outline where Esco/service models are delivering benefits, where hurdles remain, and the implications of the end of support mechanisms (e.g. RHI)
Session Chair
- Janet Wood – New Power
Speaker
- Michael Kenefick – Bloomberg New Energy Finance
- Ian Keen – Amber Energy
- Alex Perkins – Edgbaston Stadium
- Kelly-Marie Lovsey – Haven Power
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Convergence – case studies in combined energy strategies
We take a look at two end-user case studies that look at an integrated approach to energy and carbon management.
Sixt, the car rental firm, has moved from what was a simple procurement contract with its energy consultant to looking across its whole portfolio for opportunities. These include energy reduction, flexibility and onsite generation to name just a little of what is being considered in its broader energy strategy.
BankEnergi brings together national experts with local organisations to create a local energy market on the London South Bank. Part funded by the UK Government’s InnovateUK programme, the project will identify ways of reducing energy demand, generating local energy, and improving local air quality. It is also setting up a local balancing mechanism unit to help grid system operators manage their demand and supply profiles more accurately. These should enable local bodies to save up to 20% from their fuel bills through smarter use of energy assets and a local energy trading scheme.
Session Chair
- Tim McManan-Smith – Energyst Media
Speaker
- Lisa Akeroyd – Sixt
- Rajvant Nijjhar – BankEnergi
- Sam Scuilli – Enel X
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Energy efficiency rebooted
As the most cost effective method of saving money and lowering carbon emissions, how you increase the adoption of energy efficiency?
Potential options include making it a dynamic tradable resource, finance it more effectively, link a building’s actual energy performance to financial incentives?
Session Chair
- Andy Clarke – Consultant
Speaker
- Dr Steven Fawkes – EnergyPro
- Brian Cairns – Tesco
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Day 2 – Energy Convergence
Harnessing data to unlock energy savings
How energy managers with tough challenges extract the signal from noise to deliver substantial energy benefit.
Session Chair
- Lisa Gingell – 3-Eight Communications
Speaker
- Julie Allen – King’s College London
- Dinker Bhardwaj – The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Luke Olly – Central England Co-operative
- Alex Hill – ZTP
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Achieving carbon zero
Carbon zero in a business context –
Can it be achieved?
What are the challenges?
The methodology for achieving carbon zero
Zero carbon transition as a service
Session Chair
- Tim McManan-Smith – Energyst Media
Speaker
- Richard Sulley – Engie
- Roberto Castiglioni –
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Maximising onsite generation, storage and flexibility
How shifting markets affect flexibility strategies and how businesses can maximise the value of their generation and consumption patterns.
Session Chair
- Brendan Coyne – The Energyst
Speaker
- Vincent de Rul – EDF
- James Johnston – Piclo
- Stewart Reid – Scottish & Southern Energy Networks (SSEN)
- Mark Meyrick – Ecotricity
Theatre : Energy Convergence
Powershift: The impact of EVs on your energy strategy
The roadmap from early adoption and installation of EV charging infrastructure through smart charging and vehicle to grid services. And why businesses should think about EVs sooner rather than later.
Copies of Energyst Media’s new EV Report will also be made available.
Session Chair
- Brendan Coyne – The Energyst
Speaker
- Andy Kershaw – Marston’s PLC
- Peter White – Western Power Distribution
- Teddy Spasova – Arup
- Chris Rimmer – Cenex
Theatre : Energy Convergence
2019: The year of the PPA
Are PPAs finally coming of age; are buyers and sellers on the same page; and what are the emerging opportunities to lock in clean power?
Session Chair
- Brendan Coyne – The Energyst
Speaker
- James Brabben – Cornwall Insight
- Chris Bowden – Squeaky Clean Energy
- Anthony Browne – Northumbrian Water
Theatre : Energy Convergence