Energy is fundamental to our way of life. The threat of climate change and reduced UK oil, gas and coal production must be addressed. These challenges provide a focus for a shift towards becoming a low carbon economy, through energy efficiency and the development of renewable and sustainable energy sources.
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GOSW works closely with RegenSW, the sustainable energy agency for South West England, and has played a key role in progressing the negotiation and delivery planning for the energy elements within Local Area Agreements.
We have been closely involved in the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study and in developing nuclear energy agenda in the South West.
We have also been working with regional partners (most notably RegenSW) on issues relating to how the region could deliver considerably more renewable energy in responseto the challenging targets for all renewable energy by 2020.
GOSW helps co-ordinate 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 annual event addressing climate change. ENVEC 2009 will be held on 8 October at Weston-super-Mare. For more information, visit the ENVEC website (link below).
