Communicating Renewable Energy Training Day-15 February, 2012 in London

[Talk Action]

Date: Wednesday 15th February, 2012
Time:10:00-16:00
Venue: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS

'Informative and interesting.’
John Davis (Offshore Marine Management)

‘An informative and well facilitated day.’
Lewis Merdler (Environmental Protection UK)

‘Lots of useful facts for me to take away.’
Wendy Twist (Low Carbon West Oxford)

Feel confident in communicating and discussing all aspects of
renewable energy systems.

The Course
It will give you a clear understanding of the key systems and future
direction of renewable energy. It will outline important issues
surrounding the communication of large and small scale renewable
energy systems, on answering difficult questions and how to support
people looking to make decisions about installing renewable energy
systems.

People attending this course will learn how to:
1) Discuss and explain the role and importance of renewable energy
systems in a low carbon future.
2) Make a case for a local renewable energy project to the media,
local people or a group of councillors.
3) Describe in plain English the merits, and the potential problems,
of various types of renewable energy systems (wind, solar PV, solar
thermal, heat pumps, biomass).
4) Answer critical questions in ways that will help those who are
confused or uncertain to see these systems in a positive light.
5) Feel confident in supporting people looking to make decisions about
installing a system for their home, business or community
organisation.

Who should attend?
The course is suitable for anyone keen to get their facts straight on
a variety of renewable energy systems and how to communicate them
effectively. Whether you are a business looking to increase your
quality of advice, a local authority or organisation promoting the use
of renewables, or an independent consultant looking to increase your
knowledge, this course will provide you with the key skills needed.

Facilitated by:

Chris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant
for over 25 years. He is an experienced advisor on community and
sustainable development issues, with a wide range of experience at
international, national, and community level. He is an associate of
the Community Development Foundation and a member of the London
Sustainable Development Commission. Chris is chair of the UK Local
Carbon Communities Network.

Chris has previously worked with the Community Sector Coalition, the
National Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS
programme, Surfers Against Sewage and many local councils. He is
trained as a teacher and has been developing and running training
programmes for 22 years.

Cost:
£395: Business Rate
£288: Large Charities, Public Sector and Small Businesses
£130: Small Charities and Independent Consultants

Concessionary rates available for students, pensioners and unemployed.
Please contact Anna at an...@talkaction.org.

Bespoke courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to
suit you.

Prices include a vegan/vegetarian lunch, fair-trade refreshments and
networking time.

For bookings and further information, please contact:

Talk Action
Anna Hughes
Tel: 0207 324 4775
Email: an...@talkaction.org

The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory
facilities.

Supported by: Environment Job (www.environmentjob.co.uk).