Energy

We have been closely involved in REvision 2010, a project working with the local authorities and partners to identify and then adopt sub-regional renewable electricity targets for 2010 that are in line with the needs of the South West.

GOSW and the South West Regional Assembly has published the REvision 2020 Report which takes forward the REvision 2010 target setting report for renewable electricity. REvision 2020 extends the existing body of work by seeking to:

establish targets for renewable electricity to 2020
add targets for renewable heat for 2010 and 2020, and
add a target for on-site generation within new development.

We also have responsibility for co-ordinating the network of Energy and Environmental Management Groups. These operate across the region providing a focus for energy efficiency and environmental management activity within the public and private sectors. These are independent organisations providing networking and professional training for Energy and Environmental Managers. For further information and details on how to join your local group, visit their website (link below).

We also organise ENVEC, the South West's main environmental business event. Climate change was a major theme at ENVEC 2007 which was held on 10 October at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare. The date for ENVEC 2008 is 2 October. For more information, visit the ENVEC website (link below).