In this second session in its 2019 series on Climate Change, Islington RSA group focuses on energy use. What are the basic facts about sources of energy currently and for the future? What options do local communities have for reducing consumption of energy from fossil fuels? How can we contribute as individuals?
To address these questions, Charlotte Johnson from the Institute for Sustainable Resources at UCL’s Bartlett School will outline examples of community-based energy schemes in London, the UK and abroad. As an anthropologist, her interest is as much in the community as the technology.
In the discussions that follow, we will address what we would do ourselves, and what we would want our local and national governments to offer if, for example:
- private cars were to be significantly restricted
- an annual quota of return flights were imposed
- homes were required to become carbon neutral
Francis Ugboma, Head of Energy Services, Environment and Regeneration for Islington Council, will also be joining us to respond to the discussion.
To register a ticket for this event, follow the 'Book Now' link above.
If you have any access requirements or require any reasonable adjustments, please let the team know: networks@rsa.org.uk. Please also let us know if you have any dietary requirements or severe allergies.
Location: Centre for Lifelong Learning , City & Islington College, 28-42 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DG
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Hi
I would encourage anyone to attend, this is such an important area with lots of options. Very exciting for those interest in 'community' or 'technology'.
I have just attended an event at Newcastle University (Andrew Jenkins) who represents InTEGReL consortium. Lots of conversations about injecting hydrogen into the gas transmission system and fuel-cells to drive trains.
Quote: China re: fuel-cells in 5 years will be ‘half the price and double the efficiency’.
InTEGReL Newcastle Helix (University science park and energy management centre)
https://research.ncl.ac.uk/integrel
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cesi/
Happy to be contacted on this topic.
This really is an important and urgent topic. In the Islington meeting we're keen to discuss both the scale and scope of the global threat and actions that could be taken local in communities and by individuals. Fortunately Islington Council is looking strong on renewable energy - including its Bunhill and City Road schemes for pumping heat from the Tube into local flats.