{"id":3006,"date":"2024-06-07T15:20:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T15:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/?p=3006"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:50:48","slug":"making-sussex-a-net-zero-region-local-council-and-stakeholder-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/2024\/06\/07\/making-sussex-a-net-zero-region-local-council-and-stakeholder-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Sussex a Net Zero region: local council and stakeholder workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1-1024x682.jpg?resize=550%2C366&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3007\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/Picture-1.jpg?w=1109&amp;ssl=1 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Prof Mari Martiskainen presents the Energy Demand Research Centre to workshop attendees.&nbsp;Photo by Stuart Robinson, University of Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, over 40 Officers and Members from Local Councils in the Greater Brighton area and other relevant stakeholders came together with University of Sussex energy policy and analysis experts. During a half-day workshop, they discussed challenges and opportunities relating to a&nbsp;regional strategic approach to energy supply and demand investment for Net Zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The event on the University of Sussex campus was co-organised with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/greaterbrighton.com\/\">Greater Brighton Economic Board<\/a>&nbsp;and featured presentations offering a range of perspectives on the regional Net Zero transition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John Taylor from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero-funded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsenetzerohub.org.uk\/\">Greater South East Net Zero Hub<\/a> and Barry Hatton from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk\/\">UK Power Networks<\/a>&nbsp;outlined their organisation\u2019s respective roles in delivering net zero regionally<\/li><li>Brighton and Hove City Council&#8217;s Carbon Neutral 2030&nbsp;Programme Manager, Kirsten Firth, presented the council\u2019s decarbonisation plans which will be announced later this summer<\/li><li>University of Sussex\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.sussex.ac.uk\/p187722-tim-foxon\">Prof Tim Foxon<\/a> covered the UK\u2019s Net Zero context, and its challenges and opportunities, including the increased role for strategic planning going forward&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.sussex.ac.uk\/p458012-marie-claire-brisbois\">Dr Marie Claire Brisbois<\/a>&nbsp;discussed the importance of inclusion to ensure effective uptake of smart energy solutions&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.sussex.ac.uk\/p283676-donal-brown\">Dr Donal Brown<\/a>&nbsp;explained how \u2018Local Green New Deal\u2019 policies can deliver climate, economic and social goals and are strongly supported by the public<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentations were followed by breakout group discussions on the following key themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Strategic issues at a regional level<\/li><li>Energy supply and network connections&nbsp;<\/li><li>Energy demand reduction options<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Some key topics of discussion included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The need for greater regional level coordination on Net Zero strategy and delivery, including a clearer understanding of energy governance structures<\/li><li>The key challenges for Net Zero delivery, including finance, capacity, grid connections and barriers to implementing energy demand reduction solutions<\/li><li>The need for effective public engagement to bring communities along with a regional Net Zero vision<\/li><li>The range of local Net Zero initiatives and projects already underway across Sussex<\/li><li>The role the University of Sussex can play in regional Net Zero strategy and delivery&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The insights from the workshop presentations and discussions will be used to inform regional planning and activities, as well as the University of Sussex\u2019s ongoing and future research in this area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.sussex.ac.uk\/p187722-tim-foxon\">Prof Tim Foxon<\/a>&nbsp;commented, \u201cDeveloping and implementing a strategic regional approach to expanding local renewable energy supply and pursuing options for equitably reducing energy demand is crucial for accelerating the transition to Net Zero carbon emissions. We are pleased that this workshop helped to forge useful links between public, private and community energy actors who will need to work together to deliver this. With our University of Sussex colleagues, we will continue to undertake and apply world-leading academic research and engagement to support this process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop was funded by the University of Sussex\u2019s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Fellowships and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrc.ac.uk\/\">Energy Demand Research Centre<\/a>, and drew on research from the following&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussex.ac.uk\/research\/centres\/sussex-energy-group\/index\">Sussex Energy Group<\/a>&nbsp;research projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creds.ac.uk\/publications\/local-green-new-deals-a-transformative-plan-for-achieving-the-uks-climate-social-and-economic-goals-locally\/\">Local Green New Deals<\/a>,&nbsp;Centre for Energy Demand Solutions&nbsp;(CREDS)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrc.ac.uk\/\">Energy Demand Research Centre<\/a>&nbsp;(EDRC)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrc.ac.uk\/research\/governance\/\">Governance<\/a>&nbsp;theme&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/research\/centres-projects\/roles\">Responsive Organising for Low Emissions Societies<\/a>&nbsp;project<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussex.ac.uk\/research\/centres\/sussex-energy-group\/documents\/regional-energy-workshop-sussex-may-2024-for-blog.pdf\">click here<\/a> to view the presentation slides and get in touch with&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:S.Stack-Maddox@sussex.ac.uk\">Siobh\u00e1n Stack-Maddox<\/a>&nbsp;if you would like any further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-1024x663.jpg?resize=550%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C995&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1327&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C65&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C130&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C292&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C389&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?resize=900%2C583&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sussexenergygroup\/files\/2024\/06\/RNZW-31-scaled.jpg?w=1650 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Workshop attendees participating in breakout discussions on key issues in regional energy. 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