A half-day event to explore and discuss not-for-profit models for heat networks with a specific focus on Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Update on latest developments in Edinburgh
- East Lothian Heat proposal by East Lothian Community Benefits
- Case studies from Scotland, UK, and abroad, as well as
- Options for funding mechanisms.
... sharing lessons, challenges, and innovation pathways with key stakeholders.
9.00am - 1.00pm Thurs 11 Sept at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, High School Yards, 12 Infirmary St EH1 1LZ and online via zoom [link shared with all].
Book: https://chef11sept.eventbrite.co.uk
Target Audience:
- Elected members (Councillors and MSPs)
- Funding sector (public and private)
- Community led organisations
- Heat Network stakeholders.
Key Themes Covered
- Delivery models: Not for profit, public-led, community ownership
- Financing mechanisms
- Vision for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Draft Agenda
9.00am Arrival and Networking Breakfast
9.30am Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum (CHEF) - Outcome of deputations - Latest updates - Timescale - What next
9.40am Session 1: Case studies
- Lessons from Scotland and beyond: Aberdeen Heat and Power / Gateshead / Lerwick (SHEAP) / Hamburg / Glasgow / Midlothian (Speakers tbc)
- Panel session (40' - Facilitator tbc)
10.50am Networking Break
11.20am Session 2: Path(s) for Edinburgh & Lothians
- East Lothian Heat Dr Emma Bone Dodds - East Lothian Community Benefits
- Funding mechanisms & Paths for a regional approach
- Q&A / Panel session (40' - Facilitator tbc)
12:30pm Closing Remarks and Takeaways
- Summarising actionable insights and next steps for attendees.
Organised by Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum:
https://cleanheatedinburgh.org.uk cleanheatedinburgh@gmail.com
Please consider joining CHEF: https://bit.ly/joinchefnow
We invite you to register an Expression of Interest in supporting CHEF. We seek to raise the opportunities for Heat Networks replacing gas heating by the 2030s. CHEF draws in civil society organisations, research, consultancy and professionals.
We hold core team meetings at 3pm - 4pm each Monday on zoom.
