Lothian Heat CIC Workshop+Social 5pm 15 Dec Energy Trg Academy, Dalkeith

East Lothian Heat has given birth to Lothian Heat Community Interest Company. Meet the founding directors of the CIC and enjoy some convivial company!

We warmly invite you to the first gathering organised by the new development vehicle for Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian to:

• Explore solutions for minimising waste heat and delivering clean, affordable heat to homes across the Lothians and Edinburgh.
• Maximise community ownership of and benefit from future heat solutions.

Lothian Heat CIC Workshop+Social 5​.00pm - 8.30pm Mon 15 Dec, Energy Training Academy, 25 Hardengreen Ind​ustrial Estate, Eskbank​, Dalkeith EH22 3NX​.​ Book via https://lothianheat15dec.eventbrite.co.uk

As we build our team - currently 100% voluntary - we are delighted to invite key stakeholders to explore the opportunities for a just transition to clean, affordable heat for our region, our economy and our communities.

Proposed Agenda:

5.00pm - 6.00pm Heat Network Updates

• Introduction and welcome from Gemma Bone Dodds
• Gordon Pollock, Midlothian Energy Ltd
• Stuart Walker, Royal Mile Heat Decarbonisation Consortium
• Amanda Grimm and Ellen Grunewald, Porty Community Energy

6.00pm - 7.00pm Breakout discussions on 4 topics.

7.00pm - 8.30pm Christmas social and networking

Please bring a dish, snack, cake, drinks - in the spirit of community and sharing!

Our host - The Energy Training Academy - has a new Heat Network Training rig!

TRAVEL: While there is parking there are also several bus routes and of course the Borders Rail stops at nearby Eskbank Station!