Anglian Water Renewable Energy Summit

Anglian Water have set an aspirational target of generating around 25% of the energy used by the business (AW’s current energy demand is around 700 Gwh/yr) from renewable sources by 2015. Even with current plans for two wind turbine sites and to increase the percentage produced from biogas CHP, there is still a 10% gap in meeting this target.

All of the key Anglian Water managers involved in the renewable energy strategy will be devoting a day to talk in detail about the challenges and the opportunities. They want to meet with companies in the renewable energy sector that can work with them to close this 10% gap.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the possibility of providing renewable energy solutions to one of the UK’s biggest water companies.

For further details about the summit please click here, or to confirm your attendance click here.

The first 20 companies to register will be invited to make an ‘elevator pitch’ of their company at the event; sign up now!

Date: Thursday 9th February 2012

Venue: Eco Innovation Centre, City Road, Peterscourt, Peterborough, PE1 1SA

Time: 8:30am - 15:30pm.

Cost: WIN Members £15.00, Non-Members £30.00

PETERBOROUGH LITTER PICK!

A chance for you all to do your bit for your community whilst helping your local environment too!

The Peterborough COMMUNITY litter pick is on the 3rd Sunday of every month between11-12pm on the below dates.

Heres the date for next month:

19th February       

ALL pickers, gloves and bags are provided so just bring yourselves and some high spirits.

Meet up point is the Riverside Pavilion, Candy Street, down the Sugar Way Estate, Postcode PE2 9RE.

Someone will be at the Riverside Pavilion  from 10:45am.

There is also a NEW Facebook group page too – so please LIKE the group to show your support.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/214319815306651/?success=0&errornum=1366027

Please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 01733 866436 if you want to attend.

Back by Popular demand the Peterborough Employee Energy challenge.

The next Employee Energy Challenge Starts on 27th February 2012 and will run for three weeks.

Sign up today to register your place!

The challenge is for different people from workplaces all over Peterborough to try to reduce as much energy as they can from their own home. Prizes will be awarded for the employees who save the most energy.

You will need to record your home energy consumption for three weeks using a meter provided.

Fairtrade fortnight from the 27th February – 11th March!

This is a very exciting time! Peterborough is en-route to achieving Fairtrade status, and we have a number of supporters and ambassadors already coming together to help us achieve this, but we still have a way to go and more work to do! This is where you can help!

If you are interested in stocking or promoting ANYTHING Fairtrade (tea, coffee and/or sugar for staff, to vending machines, canteens or for retail), or even if you are simply wanting to get more involved locally or educated generally in the Fairtrade subject, then this event is perfect!

We are fortunate to have guest speakers from the Fairtrade Foundation. We have also sourced a Fairtrade Tea Producer through the Cooperative Group. On the day they will be telling us all about Fairtrade, uncovering the systems and processes behind the brand, some excellent examples of other Fairtrade Cities. Last but not least they will helping people to take action by showing how you, as a business or a community member could get more involved to make positive changes.  

Date:          Wednesday 7th March

Time:          2:00pm (for a 2:30pm start) - 4:30pm

Venue:        Eco Innovation Centre – City Centre (Click here for a map)

Cost:           FREE

Please RSVP by calling Nilam on 01733 882547 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Carbon Trust Energy Efficient Breakfast

In partnership with the city council the Carbon Trust will deliver a workshop focusing on energy management to support SME’s wishing to reduce energy and save money. By attending the workshop SME’s will be able to:

•    Manage and monitor energy use

•    Identify and implement key energy reduction opportunities

•    Conduct a walk around survey to identify further opportunities

•    Implement actions identified within the session

•    Limited opportunity to have a 1:1 chat with a Carbon Trust expert

•    Network with other local and like-minded businesses

The event will commence with breakfast from 8.30am with the first presentation starting at 9am. We envisage the event finishing at 11.30am following a networking opportunity. To register your place please send your name, contact details and any dietary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 24th February 2012.

Date: Friday 9th March 2012

Venue: Reception Room, Peterborough Town Hall

Time: 8:30am - 11:30pm.

Cost: FREE

Free Catch Up Workshop

Are you behind on achieving your Investors in the Environment accreditation?
Could you use a morning of FREE help and consultation in order to achieve it?

The Investors in the Environment team are dedicating a whole morning for a ‘catch up’ workshop. We will walk you through the criteria for accreditation in as much detail as you need, help you through any problems you might be facing, and share 'best practice'. We can cover everything from measuring your resources to what to do on your essential actions.

Our aim is to get you accredited sooner rather than later... (you need to achieve your accreditation within 12 months of joining).

Date: Tuesday 14th March 2012

Venue: Peterborough Environment City Trust (4-6 Cowgate, PE1 1NA)

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm (we might finish earlier).

Cost: FREE

Please call Nilam on 01733 882547 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bondholder Dinner 2012

Peterborough businesses are invited to attend the prestigious 2012 black-tie Bondholder Dinner. Enjoy a champagne and canapé reception, four course dinner, networking and entertainment from celebrity actor, singer and comedian Shaun Williamson.

Date: Friday 25th May

Time: 6.30pm – till late

Location: The Exec, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE.

Cost: A table of 10 is £575 and individual tickets are priced at £60

Tickets are selling quickly so secure yours today!

To book, please visit our website or call 01733 317417 for more information.

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Other GREEN events and seminars to watch out for soon...

Green Marketing / Waste Recycling and Reuse / Energy and smart metering / Energy and Lighting / Water / Paper and printing.

(If you have an interest or want to know more on any of these subjects, please call 01733 866436 and put your name down).  

If there is a particular area you would like your staff to be educated on, then please let us know, if there is a enough demand for it, we will try and put a seminar on about it.

For other courses and workshops please visit:

www.greeniversity.org.uk
www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/peterborough/forthcomingevents.asp
www.envirocluster.co.uk/events/index.php