Invitation to the final OCTES Regional Workshop

The final workshop in the OCTES Regional Workshop Series will take place in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, on 20^thFebruary 2013.

OCTES is a multidisciplinary project looking at the impact of energy pricing for the domestic consumer in rural and remote communities, funded by EU Northern Periphery programme, 2011-2013.

Throughout the duration of the project, OCTES has has hosted a series of regional workshops in the OCTES partner regions, Finland, Iceland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, which have attracted a wide range of stakeholders and guest speakers.

The final workshop will take place at An Lanntair, Stornoway, on 20th February 2013. It will review the findings of the project and look at local community energy policy and innovations in community renewable energy. To compliment, there will be community speakers to voice the consumer experience of the OCTES project and an insight into the OCTES advisory service from Energy Savings Trust.

Guest speakers include Scottish Government, Energy Savings Trust, Community Energy Scotland, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Click here to view the agenda for the event.

To book a place for this free event, please contact amy.clarke@irri.org.uk.