Since DECC’s creation on 3 October 2008, the Department has organised the following conferences:
Date Subject 29 October 2008 Regional delivery of biomass heat and power 18 to 19 December 2008 The London meeting of international energy and oil Ministers. 29 January 2009 Hydrogen Workshop to inform hydrogen stakeholders of the forthcoming Technology Strategy Board (TSB) call for fuel cells and hydrogen R and D and to enable TSB and DECC to understand the aspirations of the hydrogen energy sector, particularly with regard to research and development. 30 January 2009 Stakeholder workshop to inform stakeholders of proposals for the review of exemption orders under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993. 4 February 2009 Business forum held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on opportunities for co-operation in the field of oil and gas. 11 to 12 February 2009 Advanced power generation technology forum annual workshop 12 February 2009 Launch of consultations on Heat and Energy Saving Strategy (HES), Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) and Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP)