Join CLASP at this special event for local authorities and other public bodies that will look at approaches to developing Allowable Solutions as part of the zero carbon homes policy.

The session will share recent progress on the development of Allowable Solutions in the UK and the North West drawing on the recent work by the Zero Carbon Hub and introducing the approach that has recently been developed for Rossendale Borough Council.

This session is particularly aimed at sustainability officers, planning officers and members who would like to better understand this issue and its growing importance.

Click here to download a copy of the Zero Carbon Hubs publication ‘Allowable Solutions – Evaluating Opportunities and Priorities’:

http://www.zerocarbonhub.org/definition.aspx?page=9

Agenda

12.30        Registration, Tea and Coffee available

13.00        Welcome and Introductions

13.10        An Introduction to Allowable Solutions - Rob Pannell, Zero Carbon Hub

13.35        Allowable Solutions - Evaluating Opportunities and Priorities - Marco Marijewycz, E.ON

14.00        Questions and thoughts from attendees

14.20        Refreshment Break

14.40        Implementing a Framework for Allowable Solutions in Rossendale - Adrian Smith, Rossendale Borough Council

14.50        Developing an Approach for Allowable Solutions in Rossendale - Dave Worthington & Tim Kay, Verco

15.10        Setting out the Challenges and Opportunities around Allowable Solutions - Adrian Smith, Rossendale Borough Council

15.25        Interactive session on the use of the framework that has been developed including panel discussion

16.20        Concluding Remarks

16.30        Close