A MAJOR conference in September will see decision-makers and influencers face up to the challenges of the quickly changing energy environment, climate change and new demands from consumers.
‘Vision 2050: Options for a New Northern Ireland Strategic Energy Framework’ takes place at Titanic Belfast on 11 September.
Speaking for partners in the event, Cleaver Fulton Rankin, Stephen Cross, said that a new agenda faced our energy sector.
“There is no doubt our energy sector faces significant policy challenges”, said the Head of Energy at one of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial law firms. “Climate change is at the forefront of the public consciousness. Managing the energy system required to tackle this monumental challenge will be complex and necessitate strategic decision-making”.
Will Chambré, Managing Director of Chambré Public Affairs, said the legal target set by Government is more than a simple deadline.
“The UK Government has set a target for the achievement of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050”, said Will, speaking for Policy Eye Northern Ireland. “With Ireland also working towards its commitment there is pressure on Northern Ireland to keep pace.
“This new impetus from the two governments, and the public desire for change, gives added urgency to the development of a new policy framework that enables Northern Ireland’s energy producers and consumers to adapt appropriately and quickly.”
With the participation of senior officials from across the Northern Ireland Civil Service, industry leaders and politicians, this event promises an unparalleled opportunity to inform Stormont’s thinking, as the Department for the Economy sets out to develop a new strategic energy framework.
Conference chair, Jamie Delargy, said: “The participation of leading civil servants, regulators and energy industry leaders makes this a crucial conference for the future of Northern Ireland. It can help set the energy agenda for the next decade and beyond to 2050.”
SSE, Phoenix Natural Gas and NIE Networks are sponsoring the full-day event examining Northern Ireland’s energy future.
Sessions on the day will include a keynote address from Richard Rodgers, Head of Energy at the Department of the Economy and Jenny Pyper, Chief Executive at the Utility Regulator.
Stephen Cross, Cleaver Fulton Rankin, said: “The energy sector on the island of Ireland sits on the cusp of transformation. Climate change has begun to drive decarbonisation, digitisation will transform the management of consumption, while emergent technologies promise both demands on energy networks and great benefits. This is an essential conference for all who have a stake in the future of energy.”
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Notes to editors:
- The conference will take place on 11 September in Titanic Belfast, from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Media passes are available upon request. Please address any enquiries to Jack Gibson at jack@chambrepa.com
- Cleaver Fulton Rankin is one of Northern Ireland’s leading corporate law firms, combining over 100 years of heritage with an innovative approach. It employs 16 Directors, 5 Associate Directors, 9 Associates, 6 Senior Solicitors, 6 Solicitors and 11 trainees and paralegals with a total staff of approximately 100 people. The full-service firm is well known for its specialist work in Northern Irealnd construction law, intellectual property, employment, banking, planning and environmental law, corporate recovery, IT and charity law. Although entirely independent, it maintains an association with Dublin commercial law practice Matheson and so can provide an all-island service for clients undertaking business throughout Ireland.
- Policy Eye Events Northern Ireland is the in-house event brand of Chambré Public Affairs, a leading Belfast-based communications agency. Specialising in government relations and public policy, Chambré aims to break down the complexity of government and support people and organisations to build relationships and influence the policy agenda.
For more information, including interviews, please contact:
Jack Gibson at jack@chambrepa.com or +44 (0) 7793 224934</
