Setting up Community Energy Projects at Universities (Exchange Webinar)
Date
First Broadcast Date
18 September 2017
12:00 - 13:00
Venue
Webinar via ZOOM
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Resources are now available in the format of a recording of the webinar, and a pdf of the slides.
This will be a great way to hear first-hand about the successful Solar SOAS project, the first community energy project at a university set up by students across the UK. This saw 114 solar panels installed on the roof of SOAS, all owned & managed by students. Universities are an untapped resource for community energy projects, and these provide a great opportunity for students to take direct action towards realizing our clean energy future.
Why should I attend?
To speak directly & hear from one of the co-founders of Solar SOAS, and to hear about challenges in setting up your own project & how to overcome them
Who is this webinar for?
Students & staff at universities interested in exploring the concept & possibility of community energy projects
What key learning outcomes will I take away from this webinar?
Making the first steps towards starting your own project
Agenda:
12:00-12:15 Introduction – what is community energy, why is it important & how does it fit into the broader national picture
12:15-12:30 Solar SOAS story & how we came to be
12:30-12:45 Discussion of the steps involved for starting your own project & potential pitfalls
12:45-13:00 Q&A
Speaker:
Hannah Short, UniSolar Co-Director, SOAS
Hannah is one of the co-founders of Solar SOAS, and a co-director of UniSolar, a registered community benefit society that supports community energy projects at universities across the UK. She works for the SOAS Students’ Union, was formerly SU environment co-officer, and she sits on the NUS Sustainability Advisory board. Hannah is also part of the 350.org nation-wide Divest Parliament campaign working to get the parliamentary pension fund divested out of fossil fuels, and last - but certainly not least - she is a big JC fan.
This will be a great way to hear first-hand about the successful Solar SOAS project, the first community energy project at a university set up by students across the UK. This saw 114 solar panels installed on the roof of SOAS, all owned & managed by students. Universities are an untapped resource for community energy projects, and these provide a great opportunity for students to take direct action towards realizing our clean energy future.
Why should I attend?
To speak directly & hear from one of the co-founders of Solar SOAS, and to hear about challenges in setting up your own project & how to overcome them
Who is this webinar for?
Students & staff at universities interested in exploring the concept & possibility of community energy projects
What key learning outcomes will I take away from this webinar?
Making the first steps towards starting your own project
Agenda:
12:00-12:15 Introduction – what is community energy, why is it important & how does it fit into the broader national picture
12:15-12:30 Solar SOAS story & how we came to be
12:30-12:45 Discussion of the steps involved for starting your own project & potential pitfalls
12:45-13:00 Q&A
Speaker:
Hannah Short, UniSolar Co-Director, SOAS
Hannah is one of the co-founders of Solar SOAS, and a co-director of UniSolar, a registered community benefit society that supports community energy projects at universities across the UK. She works for the SOAS Students’ Union, was formerly SU environment co-officer, and she sits on the NUS Sustainability Advisory board. Hannah is also part of the 350.org nation-wide Divest Parliament campaign working to get the parliamentary pension fund divested out of fossil fuels, and last - but certainly not least - she is a big JC fan.
Setting up Community Energy Projects at Universities!
Event Terms
EAUC reserve the right to cancel the course if there are insufficient paid bookings up to one week in advance of the course, and we take no responsibility for travel and subsistence expenses incurred by delegates. In this instance, event fees will be refunded in full. Your contact details will be passed onto any Company Members or third parties related to this event (as relevant). If you do not wish us to do so, please confirm in writing to us prior to the event date.
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