CBI Energy Conference

The CBI Energy Conference provides delegates with an opportunity to discuss how the UK's energy strategy can balance security, competitiveness and low-carbon priorities.

Speakers from the worlds of business, politics and the media will cover the following issues through a mixture of insightful speeches and engaging panel sessions:

Delivering a sustainable energy future

- What are the business sector's energy prioties for the new government?

- How do we ensure the future of energy intensive industries?

- How can we deliver a secure energy system?

The role of gas

- What role will gas play in a low-carbon energy future?

- Is gas more than just a transitional fuel?

- How can we ensure sufficient gas storage? Is our energy system flexible enough to cope with short-term gas shortages?

The cost of energy

- Who should pay for a low-carbon energy systems?

- How can the costs for investment in renewables, CCS and nuclear be best distributed between business, Government and the consumer?

- How can businesses operating in a global market remain competitive without an international climate change agreement?

The afternoon breakout sessions will provide delegates with practical advice and information on the following areas:

- How to develop efficient on-site generation?

- How will smart grids work in practice?

- Energy market trends

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