Energy 2004 a hot ticket
July 1st 2004 With the cost of electricity set to rise steadily over the next two years the implications of the Governments Climate Change Levy will now begin to affect manufacturing and industry in general. Now is the time to be looking at energy use throughout your facility and the Energy 2004 Exhibition is an extremely useful resource. Here, IP&E looks at what visitors can expect to see at this, the UKs only dedicated energy show for industry and commerce
Following its first two successful years at the British Motorcycle Museum (which is now closed following a fire towards the end of 2003) the Energy 2004 show has re-located to the re-developed Telford International Centre. Taking place on 8th-9th September from 9am to 4pm daily the event, sponsored by London Energy, combines an exhibition, conference and workshops giving the visitor a wide-ranging informative experience that will justify their time away from the workplace.
Readers of IP&E can be assured that the exhibiting companies and the surrounding educational activities are focused on users from industry, manufacturing and the commercial sector. A visitors time will not be wasted wandering along aisles packed with start up companies looking for funding for their new solar powered gizmo. Its not that kind of energy show.
The Energy 2004 exhibition has been designed to appeal to engineers and contractors, as well as facilities/energy managers and service procurement professionals. Research carried out during the 2003 event indicates that over 90% of visitors regarded the show and conference as relevant to their job functions. Main product/ service areas of interest were energy monitoring and targeting, compressed air, energy supply, lighting, drives, environmental protection, Building Management Services, heating, air conditioning and CHP. Significantly, 67% of the visitors rated the 2003 show as the most successful exhibition in its sector.
Free conference programme
Run by the meuc (major energy users council), the UKs leading utilities user group the conference will feature customers, suppliers and industry experts disussing various key topics. On September 8th the conference is for electricity customers, on September 9th the conference is for gas customers. The topics for discussion on the two days are:
Are you getting the best deals? the electricity and gas prices you should expect to pay
Are you staying ahead of the game? changing market conditions that are affecting you
What are your key concerns? electricity and gas customers highlight their future fears.
Please note that places for the conference are limited and that applications for a place can only be confirmed by using the application facility at www.energy2004.co.uk or by filling in the relevant information from an official ticket.
Free workshop programme
Now in their third year, the ESTA (Energy Systems Trade Association) seminars form an integral part of the event. The theme this year is the sensible and planned use of energy and the financial and environmental benefits that can accrue from this approach. Sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon of both days, each lasting about one hour. The 2004 seminar programme is as follows:
Weds 8th September
10am Energy management - the way forward. Completing a site energy assessment and audit and implementing energy cost reduction programmes. How the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will affect users.
12pm Saving money, energy and CO2 by automatic monitoring and targeting. Identifying and eliminating energy waste. Developments in meters, IT and analysis techniques.
2pm Keeping costs down by control and management. Reducing running costs via control and management in building design.
Thursday 9th September
10am Taking the next step. Achieving and/or identifying suitable cost effective technologies. Where to turn for advice/financial support.
12pm On-site, low and zero carbon solutions. Technologies such as on-site renewables, heat recovery, natural ventilation and variable speed drives and their regular review for new build and retrofit.
2pm Taking the s out of compressed air. Identifying techniques to reduce compressed air use and to match demand more closely with compressor operation.
Visitor registration
If you would like to pre-register for the show then this can be done on-line at www.energy2004.co.uk or via e-mail at: admin@western-be.co.uk. Alternatively if you would like to receive a ticket via the reader enquiry card then use the number printed below. For any further visitor registration enquiries please call Jan Syms on: 01342 316390 More articles from Western Business Exhibitions: | 
