University of Oxford Continuing Professional Development Centre & Future Energy Group

Oxford Energy Futures

10 June 2011
Geoffrey Thomas Lecture Theatre, Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JA

Programme
8.15 onwards 9.00 - 9.05 9.05-10.50 Chair: Prof Peter Dobson, University of Oxford Coffee served in Common Room Welcome Policy & Economics The energy challenge
(keynote talk- 20 mins)

Registration Prof Jonathan Michie, University of Oxford

Prof Sir Christopher Llewellyn Smith, University of Oxford Dr David Frame, University of Oxford Prof Carolyn Roberts, Environmental Sustainability KTN & University of Oxford Jo Hamilton, University of Oxford Prashant Vaze, Consumer Focus Mawby Pavillion

International dimensions of energy and climate change Energy futures and the UK innovation scene Communities & low carbon refurbishment Repowering communities: cities that are getting it 10.50-11.20 11.20 -13.00 Chair: Prof Jim Hall, University of Oxford Coffee & discussion time Buildings & Heating Zero Carbon House Project Future heating & cooling: sustainable heat pumps for our buildings Domestic heating energy consumption in a changing climate Wood fuel in the UK: a general overview and latest developments in the sector 13.00 -14.00 Lunch & discussion time Posters Posters

Robert Burzynski, Reading University Dr Alan Herbert, ES International & Travis Kelly, Environment Agency Prof Rajat Gupta, Oxford Brookes University Alistair Yeomans, Sylva Foundation Mawby Pavillion

University of Oxford Continuing Professional Development Centre www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env Future Energy Group www.futureenergy.ox.ac.uk

14.00 -15.20

CCS & Geoengineering Accelerating natural processes to reduce atmospheric CO2 Prof Gideon Henderson, University of Oxford Tim Kruger, University of Oxford Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Nottingham University Tim Dixon, International Energy Agency GHG Mawby Pavillion

Chair: Prof Sir Chris Llewellyn Geoengineering: Plan B ? Smith, University of Oxford Carbon capture and storage: keeping the lights on CCS: international, legal and regulatory developments 15.20 15.50 15.50 - 16.50 Chair: Prof Jonathan Michie, University of Oxford Tea & discussion time Transport Energy in motion: fuel economy improvements in diesel cars Exploring the science, technology, and society interface: Transport implications for transitioning towards a low carbon society Scenarios and low carbon transport 16.50 -17.50 Low Carbon Technology Posters

Dr David Bonilla, University of Oxford Malek Al-Chalabi, University of Oxford Dr Robin Hickman, University of Oxford & Halcrow Group

Chair: Prof Nick Supercapacitors: a high power density Jelley, University of battery? Oxford Solar cells Future perspectives on nuclear energy

Prof Patrick Grant, University of Oxford Dr Henry Snaith, University of Oxford Peter Wakefield, EDF

17.50 -18.00

Concluding remarks on Oxford Energy Futures Talks 15 minutes + Questions 5 minutes

Power point presentations will be uploaded onto a password-protected virtual learning environment for delegates to consult, subject to permission from individual authors. We will circulate the password by email after the event.

University of Oxford Continuing Professional Development Centre www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env Future Energy Group www.futureenergy.ox.ac.uk