Changes to a multitude of schemes include network charging, SECR, ESOS phase II, the Capacity Mechanism. What we know and what we don’t yet know – and how to best prepare for them.

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?

What works where? The session aims to look not only at the compete Esco model but niche as-a-service offerings such as lighting, storage and compressed air.

Best practice from across the industrial, commercial, public sector and SMEs sectors. What to look out for in developing a sound purchasing strategy.

As the most cost effective method of saving money and lowering carbon emissions, how to you increase the adoption of energy efficiency? Make it a dynamic tradable resource, finance it more effectively, link a building’s actual energy performance to financial incentives?

Designed for end-users and TPIs who want to have ‘pass-through’ contracts but don’t understand all the elements.

We will look at:
• Electricity non-commodity cost lines. What are they and how are they calculated (i.e. how can we control them?)
• Differences between Grid Supply Point (GSP) & Energy at Meter (E@M).
• Gas transportation cost lines. What are they and how are they calculated (i.e. how can we control them?)

How can a customer thrive in a deregulated market – understand their portfolio, ensure their data is accurate, and engage with retailers to understand services/fit for them.

Let’s break down the jargon and understand what to look for when delivering a water efficiency programme.

The demands on the energy system are constantly increasing, with networks experiencing growing pressure to connect renewable projects and balance increasing demand and usage. How do we meet demand and move towards a flexible and evolved energy system?
• What does it mean for the end user?
• What are the growing trends in distributed energy?
• How can businesses assist in meeting demand and balancing the grid?
• What role will innovation play in the future energy system?
How do we facilitate the integration of further renewables onto the grid?

A basic introduction to the icon hub – whether you are an existing subscriber who wants to know how to get more out of the system, or a curious bystander about to sign up, come and find out what the hub is and how it works.

We’ll even treat you to a lunchtime tea and cake. [NOTE: This session is reserved for consumers and icon partners only. Pre-registration is needed to claim a lunch.]

Decarbonisation of heat is a top priority for BEIS’s greening agenda, so heat networks are under a lot of focus. These are often delivered at municipal scale – but this turns the Local Authority into an energy (heat) supplier – a responsibility that lasts far longer than the construction project.

And how about wider schemes such as storage? Find out how to unlock potential from different tech, build the business case and take advantage of decentralised generation.

Using data to unlock further energy efficiency, procurement & flexibility. You are not able to effectively manage and implement projects without understanding your consumption. How granular should you go and not get swamped?

Making DER part of your energy strategy from a small PV installation on your premises to microgrids.

Outlining the opportunities and challenges presented to public and private sector organisations by EVs, associated infrastructure and vehicle to grid services.

Effectively managing your gas consumption in light of decarbonisation, gas price increasing from CCL charges and how to drive efficiency in onsite gas consuming equipment.

The public sector has been executing various innovative schemes from energy storage, large efficiency upgrades to forming their own supply companies. What is the best way to go and how best to fund it?

Talkshow: Nearly half-way through 2019 and the two major SCRs on Targeted Charges and Network Access Charges are well underway.

We’ve seen the first few appraisals of proposed changes. But what does this mean and what do people think?

Workshop

A step by step approach to calculating ROI on (two) different technologies.

DEBATE

In 2018, seven separate energy suppliers exited the market. Margins are being squeezed and suppliers are looking at new models such as being solutions providers.
The DNO shift to DSOs and the widening of the BM mean larger users will contract more directly with the networks – we need a good trader to help us procure and balance or buy/sell activity but we can get that from our TPI or DSR aggregator; do we still need a “middleman” energy supplier in the I&C sector? If we can self-supply water, then surely with the advent of smart metering etc, the concept of self-supply energy is not that far away.
Or is it?

Talkshow

Greene King were first to secure a self-supply licence and Heineken recently announced they have followed suit. Blackpool Council even got in the game. But this brings a lot of responsibility for very little financial reward so why do it?

Public and private sector bodies share why they chose to apply for a self-supply licence, the process they went through and whether or not they regret it.

With response from Castle Water on what being a supplier means and how to work with your retailer (or pick a new one) if you’re not getting the service you deserve – it might be cheaper and easier to make the market work for you than to go out on your own.

Workshop

The softer skills are important too and having confidence to engage your CEO and your colleagues is key to successful energy management.

This audience participation session will leave you with the skills you need to go and succeed.

This will be focused and upbeat to close the show.