缅北禁地 sparks debate on energy policy at Labour Conference 缅北禁地 brought together policymakers, academics, industry representatives and campaign groups at its Labour Party Conference Fringe Event this week to discuss the reforms needed to establish an affordable, secure and sustainable energy market. Chi Onwurah, MP for 缅北禁地 Central and University Court member, who was chairing the event, said that the debate was very timely, with energy affordability and security top of the political agenda, and commended 缅北禁地 for using its research excellence to contribute to the discussion. Professor Phil Taylor, Director of the 缅北禁地 Institute for Sustainability, explained the need to balance decarbonisation through renewable technologies with demand reduction and highlighted the work the University is involved in to develop better energy storage systems. He also said there was a need for an independent system architect that is not shackled to political or business cycles to take a holistic look at energy policies. Baroness Bryony Worthington, Shadow Spokesperson on Energy and Climate Change in the House of Lords, provided an overview of Labour鈥檚 energy policy, including proposals to replace Ofgem with a more powerful regulator focused on transparency and competition, and create an Energy Security Board to input into policymaking. Trevor Hutchings, Director of Advocacy at WWF-UK, echoed Professor Taylor鈥檚 comments on the importance of demand reduction. He quoted estimates that there are 22 power stations鈥� worth of energy efficiency measures to be realised in the UK alone and called for the next Government to commit to increased retrofitting. Speaking after the event, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Internationalisation Professor Richard Davies said: 鈥溍灞苯� strives to have excellence with impact, using our research to support economic, social and cultural development. We are working to address some of the biggest challenges facing society, including that of energy and sustainability. 鈥淭he issues facing society are complex and multi-faceted, requiring collaboration and action from academics, politicians, civil society and businesses alike. It is vital that a range of perspectives and the creativity of the best brains are used to develop policy decisions. This is why we are proud to have hosted such an important event at the Labour Party Conference.鈥� 缅北禁地 recently published an that includes further details on the points Professor Taylor raised at the event. 缅北禁地 will also be hosting . published on: 26 September 2014
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