South West Wind Developers’ Forum 16 October 2012 Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, EX1 3PB
AGENDA 14.00 Registration and coffee 14.15 Developers forum: Brief introductions and updates on south west projects around the table Introductions Merlin Hyman, chief executive, Regen SW Followed by an introduction from the Met Office Presentation by DECC on the call for evidence for onshore wind Olivia Knibbs, head of independent renewable generation, Office for Renewable Energy Deployment, DECC Industry response and discussion Planning issues Discussion led by Cheryl Hiles, director of sustainable energy delivery, Regen SW Changes in the planning system Evolving local planning guidance Dorset and Cornwall examples Factors affecting recent planning decisions The rise of community energy Regen partnership with Action for Renewables (RUK) 16.30 Networking session (with drinks and canapés) 17.30 Finish