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The Coventry and Warwickshire Producers' Network (CWPN) is a local initiative, run by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council supporting food and drink producers across the region. It provides a collaborative space to share challenges, explore solutions, and uncover new opportunities, with insights from a range of industry experts.Joining the network meetings enables you to seek and offer industry specific support and collaborate with other producers. Sector specific news and opportunities are also emailed to those in the network. All networking meetings run from 9.30am for a 10am start and places are limited, so booking is essential.If you would like more information or get involved, you can contact:For Coventry Businesses, email:  business@coventry.gov.ukFor Warwickshire Businesses, email towns@warwickshire.gov.uk

Coventry & Warks Food & Drink Producers Network

We rely on energy at home and in the workplace; and yet, it is the largest source of our greenhouse gas emissions.

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We rely on energy at home and in the workplace; and yet, it is the largest source of our greenhouse gas emissions.Whilst we are seeing more renewable energy on the grid, and cleaner cars on our roads, energy remains one of the UK’s biggest decarbonisation challenges, and one that is all too often overlooked.This event will discuss how we are planning on solving this challenge facing society and what low-carbon measures are already in place within our local region. Speakers will be presenting on the key energy technologies that are currently available for businesses to deliver their carbon and sustainability targets. There will also be presentations from real-life business case studies, and top tips to provide attendees with the insight and inspiration needed to drive forward their energy agendas.There will also be a walking tour of buildings within Coventry City Centre which are powered by renewable energy and the City’s underground Heatline to demonstrate alternative energy solutions which are reducing carbon emissions in the local area.Details will be provided on funding which is available for SMEs based in Coventry and Warwickshire through the Green Business Programme.This event will:•	Identify the future of UK energy infrastructure and its effects on business•	Provide an overview of the energy technologies and options available•	Showcase organisations who have adopted renewable energy technologies•	Update on green energy tariff providers•	Outline the cost and business perspective of solar in a post feeding tariff world and how it might apply to your business•	Take delegates on a walking tour of the City to look at Solar PV, Heatline, Heat Pumps and Natural Ventilation•	Outline access to funding opportunities for small to medium sized business in Coventry and Warwickshire, including grants up to £50k, with details on free energy and resource efficiency audits and one to one consultancy adviceAgenda7.30am 	Breakfast and Networking 8.30am 	Introduction to Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme Denise Osborne, Green Business Programme, Coventry City Council, Gideon Howell, Green Business Programme, Coventry University, Brian Stevens and Kassim Caratella, Green Business Programme, Coventry University Enterprises8.45am Walking Tour of the City to look at Solar PV, Natural Ventilation &amp; Heatline10.30am 	Refreshments11.00am Solar PV: the opportunities: Richard Fuell, Sales Manager, UK SolarEdge11:15am	Combined Heat &amp; Power Systems: Heather Loosemore, Assistant Director of Operations and Maintenance, Coventry University11.30am Refreshments11:45pm Coventry Heatline12:00pm	Green Energy for Business12:15pm	Networking with expert panels1.30pm	Close of EventAfter the event, further support and guidance will be given by the <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/greenbusinessprogramme" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Business Programme</a>, to help your organisation quantify energy and cost savings. Refreshments and a breakfast will be provided. This event is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is being delivered by Coventry City Council and Coventry University Enterprises.If you have a disability or any additional needs and require assistance at this event, please inform the Green Business Programme Team at greenbusiness@coventry.gov.uk. Our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy notice</a> outlines how we will always keep your data safe and secure, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">read more</a>.

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