See below for a selection of CSE events - advice stands, training courses, workshops and conferences. We've also included sustainable-energy events run by like-minded organisations that may be of interest, with a focus on Bristol, Somerset and the wider South West
Use the drop-down menu below to see only CSE's events, or only non-CSE events, or all events. We do everything we can to ensure that the details are correct, but cannot take responsibility for any errors or omissions.
7 February 2012 (Tue) | How to engage your community, friends and family in energy saving and includes demonstration of insulation materials and use of energy monitors, making sure you get your message across, running outreach events and giving successful presentations.
Venue | 3 St Peter's Court, Bedminster Parade, Bristol BS3 4AQ
Organiser | CSE
13 February 2012 (Mon) | How to help others to set their heating controls and take meter readings, plus hints and tips to pass on to other people, and where to go for further advice.
Venue | 3 St Peter's Court, Bedminster Parade, Bristol BS3 4AQ
Organiser | CSE
15 February 2012 (Wed) | Aims to give a clear understanding of the key systems and future direction of renewable energy. This course will outline important issues surrounding the communication of large and small scale renewable energy systems, on answering difficult questions and how to support people looking to make decisions about installing renewable energy systems.
Venue | TCPA, Charlton House Terrace, London SW1
Organiser | Talk Action
15 February 2012 (Wed) | How to reduce your home fuel use, a brief guide to renewable energy, how to treat damp and condensation problems, plus hints and tips to pass on to other people and where to go for further advice.
Venue | 3 St Peter's Court, Bedminster Parade, Bristol BS3 4AQ
Organiser | CSE
21 February 2012 (Tue) | How to lead a draughtbusting workshop in the home, plus hands-on practice with a range of draught-proofing materials to stop draughts around the home.
Venue | 3 St Peter's Court, Bedminster Parade, Bristol BS3 4AQ
Organiser | CSE
8 March 2012 (Thu) | The largest exhibition of its kind in the south west. There will be a programme of expert seminars on how to generate your own energy and earn income - and more than 100 leading renewable energy companies providing specialist information on specific renewable energy technologies and services.
Venue | Westpoint, Exeter
Organiser | RegenSW
8 March 2012 (Thu) | A free one-cay training workshop for thsoe working with communities on community-led planning for a sustainable future. Choose from one of six: Manchester (8 March 2012); Worcester (9 March 2012); Durham (15 March 2012); Hosham (29 March 2012); Salisbury (30 March 2012); Milton Keynes (date tbc).
Venue | Central Manchester (tbc)
Organiser | CSE
9 March 2012 (Fri) | A free one-cay training workshop for thsoe working with communities on community-led planning for a sustainable future. Choose from one of six: Manchester (8 March 2012); Worcester (9 March 2012); Durham (15 March 2012); Hosham (29 March 2012); Salisbury (30 March 2012); Milton Keynes (date tbc).
Venue | Worcester (exact venue tbc)
Organiser | CSE
15 March 2012 (Thu) | A free one-cay training workshop for thsoe working with communities on community-led planning for a sustainable future. Choose from one of six: Manchester (8 March 2012); Worcester (9 March 2012); Durham (15 March 2012); Hosham (29 March 2012); Salisbury (30 March 2012); Milton Keynes (date tbc).
Venue | Durham (exact venue tbc)
Organiser | CSE
17 March 2012 (Sat) - 18 March 2012 (Sun) | Forty Bristol homes will be on show demonstrating whole house retrofits (to near Passivhaus standard); city council retrofits; the latest technologies in action; straw bale construction; zero carbon homes; superb examples of external solid wall insulation; and a range of low-cost improvements
Venue | 40 different homes across the city of Bristol
Organiser | Bristol Green Doors
29 March 2012 (Thu) | A free one-cay training workshop for thsoe working with communities on community-led planning for a sustainable future. Choose from one of six: Manchester (8 March 2012); Worcester (9 March 2012); Durham (15 March 2012); Hosham (29 March 2012); Salisbury (30 March 2012); Milton Keynes (date tbc).
Venue | Horsham (exact venue tbc)
Organiser | CSE
30 March 2012 (Fri) | An course for anyone looking to develop community activities for energy-saving, climate change and related issues.
Venue | TCPA, 17 Charlton House Terrace, London SW1
Organiser | Talk Action
30 March 2012 (Fri) | A free one-cay training workshop for thsoe working with communities on community-led planning for a sustainable future. Choose from one of six: Manchester (8 March 2012); Worcester (9 March 2012); Durham (15 March 2012); Hosham (29 March 2012); Salisbury (30 March 2012); Milton Keynes (date tbc).
Venue | Salisbury (exact venue tbc)
Organiser | CSE
31 March 2012 (Sat) | This course, which runs from 10am to 2.30pm, will provide an overview of the options available to fund your community energy project, identify the work required in order to properly plan, and a practical exercise will give you a clear idea of what makes a good/bad funding application.
Venue | Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
Organiser | Centre for Sustainable Energy
19 May 2012 (Sat) | This session, which runs from 10.30am to 13.30pm, outlines the processes involved in local authority planning, shows you how you can get involved, and how to apply for consent. The session will cover: what the planning permission decision-making process is; when to consult your local planning office – and what work you need consent for; what strategies and frameworks affect local planning in your area; and how you and your group can get involved and help influence local planning.
Venue | Friends Meeting House, Bath Place, High Street, Taunton TA1 4EP
Organiser | Centre for Sustainable Energy
9 June 2012 (Sat) - 17 June 2012 (Sun) | A world-class week of big green ideas including talks, film, theatre and art.
Venue | All across Bristol
Organiser | Bristol Green Capital
To promote your sustainable-energy event please let us know. We offer this particularly to community groups, not-for-profit organisations and small businesses – it's not a listing for the big-boys!
