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Climate Change Skills Fund - YoHr Space Programme Report and Project Update

Local authority Leaders and Chief Executives recognised the critical importance of managing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change in Yorkshire and Humber and agreed a programme of work that...

This paper published by NLGN (New Local Government Network) explores the challenge of rising household energy costs and draws on international inspiration to suggest a new model of support that...

The Prospects for Green Jobs to 2020

The Prospects for Green Jobs to 2020 is the third stage of the Strengthening Local Economies research programme. This research provides:

From 1 October 2011, the Environment Agency has take on a new role as the delivery body for the Government’s climate change adaptation programme in England.

Opening Doors at Pace
Thu, 22/09/2011 - 09:30 - 13:00

Pace, Saltaire

Come and see how Pace have successfully reduced their negative impacts on the environment and reduced the impact of their products Pace is a leading technology developer for payTV and broadband services providers, they are the global market leader in set-top boxes. Not only have they reduced their carbon footprint by 15% in the past year but they have also significantly reduced the CO2 emissions of their set-top boxes through their Design for Environment initiative.

LT21, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, University of Sheffield

E-Futures Doctoral Training Centre present a talk by Andrew Gadd, Principal Practitioner for the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP), Yorkshire and Humber.

Request from Sheffield Renewables

The Sheffield Renewables Jordan Dam project is moving forward rapidly, and Sheffield Renewables are now looking for grants to help build the scheme. The online community EnergyShare is offering up...

This exciting study was commissioned by Local Government Yorkshire and Humber to assess the resource potential for renewable and low carbon energy generation across the Yorkshire and...

E-Futures Autumn Conference on Energy Research
Mon, 19/09/2011 - 09:00 - Tue, 20/09/2011 - 16:00

Holiday Inn, Rotherham (postcode S60 4NA)

E-Futures students engaging in interdisciplinary energy research across 16 departments of the University of Sheffield, along with guest speakers, will present on challenges to a sustainable energy future. Students are carrying out research on a variety of subjects, from photovoltaic materials to green roof systems. Cohort 2 students will present some of their recent work, and cohort 1 student will present posters on their main projects. Guest speakers will present their views on the challenges we face. Confirmed guest speakers include:

Power Up 2011

Power Up is an inspirational residential weekend for community campaigners. It will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the legal and planning system from other campaigners, particularly important as...

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