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Boris Johnson opens Energy Centre
London Mayor Boris Johnson has opened the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) at London South Bank University (LSBU).
The Centre, which is sponsored by M&E Sustainability, showcases renewable and low carbon technologies as well as being a highly valuable teaching resource for LSBU, Kingston and City universities. Distance learning degrees and hands-on practical building services training will take place at CEREB, which is part of a major redevelopment of LSBU's campus in the Elephant & Castle area of South London.
M&E Sustainability chairman Jim O'Neil spoke alongside Mr Johnson during the opening ceremony and described the Centre as a "highly valuable resource" for the whole industry.
For more details go to our 'Latest news' section below.
Microgeneration strategy consultation
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched its Microgeneration Strategy
consultation. However, in keeping with the 'fresh' new approach of the coalition government, rather than publish a document for comment, they are looking to develop the scheme in partnership with the industry over the next five months.
"DECC wish to make sure that all those with the greatest knowledge and expertise in this field can contribute to the development of a draft strategy, which can then be widely consulted on later this year," a statement says.
The process will include round-table discussions, steering groups, and a set of four working groups. You can read more about this initiative here and M&E Sustainability will be keeping its members informed over the coming weeks and months building up to the end of the consultation in December.
Low carbon skills
The new government is seeking our feedback on meeting the low carbon skills challenge: a consultation on equipping people with the skills to take advantage of opportunities in the low carbon and resource efficient economy. You can look at the documents and offer your feedback here.
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Boris to open Energy Centre
The Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), sponsored by M&E Sustainability, was opened by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Read all about it in 'Latest News'.
Carbon footprinting survey
M&E Sustainability is helping CIRIA with its survey into project-specific carbon footprinting, with a view to standardising the information members need to present to clients.
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