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Thinking of Becoming a Renewable Energy Installer

This one day seminar has been designed to provide an overview of the business, financial and technical considerations of setting up a renewable energy installation business.

20 September 2010 - BRE, Watford

Details :

With issues of green technology in the spotlight there has never been a better time to explore the opportunity of becoming a renewable energy installer!

The use of renewable energy systems helps to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to contribute to the security of energy supply. To encourage their use, Government are introducing incentives for organisations and private individuals to install renewable energy equipment in buildings via grant systems. To meet obligations under the EU 2020 targets many more systems need to be installed. There is huge potential in this market sector for new business and it's been proven, with similar schemes in other countries, to successfully stimulate the market. The UK government also sees the creation of ‘green jobs' as an important tool for improving the economy.

This one-day seminar is designed to guide you through the first-steps when considering starting a renewable energy installation business, to provide you with sources of information and where to go for help.

Why attend?

  • find out about the business, financial and technical considerations of setting up a renewable energy installation business
  • develop your knowledge of each of the technologies
  • gain the tools and information to take the next steps in setting up a business and where to go for help
  • networking opportunities with peers and experts
  • continued professional development (CPD) certified

Programme :

 09.30      Introduction
 09.45 Key reasons to be a renewable energy installerSteve Pester,
BRE
 11.00Starting your own business Viv Starkiss,
Business Link
 11.15Awareness session: Setting up a businessEmma Bunyan, HMRC
 11.30Refreshments 
 11.45 Innovation Park tour: Highlighting renewables examplestbc, BRE
 12.45 Lunch 
 13.30 Life as an installer 
 14.00 Overview of renewable energy technologiesSteve Pester,
BRE
 16.00Summary 
 16.15Close 

Intended audience :

Those considering setting up their own business, or expanding an existing business in installing renewable energy technologies, such as;

  • solar water heating
  • solar electric panels
  • small wind turbines
  • heat pumps
  • biomass heaters

Online booking :
This event can be booked online at a cost of £175.00 (plus £30.63 VAT) - Total £205.63 per person.

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For more information:
Caroline McGill
events@bre.co.uk
01923 664800