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Planning Conference on ‘Net Zero Homes. Can Dorset Do It?’, 4 June, 6.30pm
Can Dorset Join the Leaders of the Zero Carbon Housing Revolution?
Carbon emissions from the built environment contribute to 39% to global energy related carbon emissions*. If the UK is to meet the climate goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050, it is essential that our homes are designed to be not only net zero in terms of operational energy, but also their embodied carbon.
Our planning conference this year looks at how Dorset can rise to the challenge of ensuring that all new homes meet net zero. The event will bring together industry experts, policy makers, developers and academics to discuss the latest innovations and challenges in zero carbon sustainable housing.
Through the conference we will be showcasing pioneering examples of net zero development and answering the following questions:-
- What measures are needed to ensure that Dorset’s new homes meet net zero?
- What policy changes and incentives are needed to support innovation in the industry?
- How must construction methods change to reduce carbon emissions?
- Is the future modular factory built homes?
To find out the answers to these questions and many more, we invite you to attend our free online conference on Wednesday 4th June chaired by Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulescombe, Green Party Member of the House of Lords. Introduction by Dorset CPRE President and former BBC Chief News Correspondent, Kate Adie.
Speakers include:
- Andrew Procter, Dorset CPRE Planning Group Chair
- Dr Will Hawkins, Lecturer in Structural Engineering Design, Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems Team, University of Bath
- Sam Goss, Founding Director, Barefoot Architects Ltd
- Ian Pritchett, Co‑Founder & Innovation Director, Greencore Homes
Following the presentations our speakers will be joined by representatives from BCP and Dorset Councils and local environmental groups for a round table discussion on the issues raised. More details to be added soon.
Provisional Programme & Timetable
| 6:30pm | Kate Adie – Welcome and introduction |
| 6:40pm | Jenny Jones – Chair |
| 6:50pm | Andrew Procter – Making the case for Zero Carbon in Dorset |
| 7:10pm | Dr Will Hawkins – Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Planning Policy in B&NES (Bath & North East Somerset Council) |
| 7:30pm | Sam Goss – Bridport Cohousing: A Place to Grow |
| 8:00pm | Tea Break |
| 8:10pm | Ian Pritchett – Delivering “better than Zero Carbon” Homes Now |
| 8:30pm | Q&A session chaired by Jenny Jones |
* World Green Building Council. Bringing embodied carbon up front.
