Retrofit West Launch: Building Connections

Welcome to the launch of Retrofit West!

We are calling out to builders, electricians, plumbers and other trades interested in learning new skills, winning more business and being a part of the solution to the climate emergency.

The launch will give you an opportunity to network with others in the industry, be introduced to the retrofit opportunities out there as well as gain information about how to get free accredited retrofit training.

Sustainably sourced food and drinks will be provided.

You will hear from all the partners of Retrofit West and be able to engage with them during the event. We will also welcome Dan Norris, Mayor of the West of England, as keynote as well as a local retrofit case study. Retrofit West partners: Retrofit West, The Green Register, Building Growth South West, Future Leap and Bath College. This Retrofit West event is funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority through the Green Recovery Fund. Thank you to Future Leap for event managing this series.

Agenda

• 6pm – 6:25pm Networking and Catering
• 6:25pm – 6:35pm Transition to Seats
• 6:35pm – 6:40pm Housekeeping and Welcome
• 6:40pm – 6:50pm Keynote – Dan Norris, Mayor of the West of England
• 6:50pm – 7:05pm Simon Andrews, Managing Director, Retrofit West and Case Study
• 7:05pm – 7:10pm Charlotte Surrey, Co-Director, The Green Register
• 7:10pm – 7:15pm Bath College
• 7:15pm – 7:20pm Building Growth South West
• 7:20pm – 7:25pm Katherine Piper, Head of Sustainability and Partnerships, Future Leap
• 7:25pm – 7:40pm Questions
• 7:40pm – 7:45pm Close
• 7:45pm – 8/8:15pm Networking

The launch is followed by a series of small engagement events throughout 2024 and 2025, where you can find out more about fabric first, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage, water heating and carbon accounting.

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