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The Government Office for the South West has close links with RegenSW, the renewable energy agency for South West England, and plays a key role in progressing the delivery of the Regional Renewable Energy Strategy.

Energy is fundamental to our way of life. The threat of climate change and reduced UK oil, gas and coal production must be addressed. These challenges provide a focus for a shift towards becoming a low carbon economy, through energy efficiency and the development of renewable and sustainable energy sources. More information on the national picture

We have been closely involved in REvision 2010, a project working with the local authorities and partners to identify and then adopt sub-regional renewable electricity targets for 2010 that are in line with the needs of the South West.

GOSW and the South West Regional Assembly has published the REvision 2020 Report which takes forward the REvision 2010 target setting report for renewable electricity. REvision 2020 extends the existing body of work by seeking to:

  • establish targets for renewable electricity to 2020;
  • add targets for renewable heat for 2010 and 2020, and;
  • add a target for on-site generation within new development.

We also have responsibility for co-ordinating the network of Energy and Environmental Management Groups. These operate across the region providing a focus for energy efficiency and environmental management activity within the public and private sectors. These are independent organisations providing networking and professional training for Energy and Environmental Managers. For further information and details on how to join your local group, visit their website (link below).

We also organise ENVEC, the South West's main environmental event addressing climate change. ENVEC 2008 was held on 2 October at Weston-super-Mare. For more information and to veiw the conference presentations, visit the ENVEC website (link below).

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Contact information

Sustainability, Climate and Environment Directorate
Government Office for the South West
2 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6EH
tel: 0117 900 1800
fax: 0117 900 1905
email: swsce@gosw.gsi.gov.uk


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