Retrofit West: Building Connections – Water Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps

Tue 5th Nov | 3pm - 6pm | Le Vignoble, BS1 6JQ

We invite tradespeople eager to learn new skills, expand their business opportunities, and contribute to positive solutions for a sustainable future.

This free event will give you an introduction to the retrofit opportunities out there as well as information about how to get accredited retrofit training.

This event will focus on Water Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps. If you are an plumber, electrician, or tradesperson, this event is for you. 

As part of the event, you can join us for exclusive tour of the award-winning Castle Park Energy Centre. You’ll get a first-hand look at how this cutting-edge system harnesses energy from the nearby Floating Harbour to provide low-carbon heating to local homes and businesses. This opportunity is perfect for tradespeople eager to learn about ground breaking energy solutions. Please note that spaces for the tour is now fully booked! 

This event is free to attend, and sustainably sourced food and drinks will be provided.

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Agenda 

3:00 PM – Registration at Le Vignoble (For those booked onto the CPEC Tour only.)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Castle Park Energy Centre Tour (FULLY BOOKED)

Led by David Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration.

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking and Catering at Le Vignoble

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – Welcome and Housekeeping

5:10 PM – 5:20 PM – Jon Sankey, Head of Business Development at Vattenfall Heat UK

5:20 PM – 5:25 PM – Tom Westwood, Programme Director at The Green Register

5:25 PM – 5:30 PM – Simon Andrews, Managing Director at Retrofit West CIC

5:30 PM – 5:35 PM – Jessie Agnew, Retrofit and Green Skills Manager at West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

5:35 PM – 5:55 PM – Q&A Session

5:55 PM – 6:00 PM – Audience 60-Second Pitches and Closing Remarks

Further Networking Until 6:30 PM

 

This event is funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Retrofit West. Thank you to Future Leap for event managing this series.

Retrofit West’s mission is to support homeowners across the West of England to accelerate the move to low-carbon housing and building retrofit. They firmly believe that retrofitting is not just a solution; it’s a critical weapon in the battle against climate change. The impact is wide-ranging, spanning across our community, from slashing carbon emissions to enhancing energy efficiency, from boosting local employment opportunities to elevating the health and overall well-being of our residents.

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T&C’s

We will share your name, job title & company with the other event attendees for this event only. If you don’t want this information to be shared please let us know when you have booked your ticket. We do not share email addresses or any other personal information.

The event managers and Retrofit West will reach out to attendees in relation to the event and to further Retrofit West opportunities. Please let us know if you do not wish to be contacted.

The Castle Park Energy Centre tour is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis upon registration. All attendees must wear 3 Point PPE (High Visibility Vest, Hard Hat, and Safety Glasses); those without proper gear will not be permitted to join. 

We take photos at our events for marketing purposes, if you don’t want your picture taken please let us know in advance.

Please let us know at least one week in advance if you require closed captions or have any other accessibility needs.

Agenda and speaker changes sometimes happen out of our control. We reserve the right to make these changes at any time.

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