Guide to the Conservative Party Conference Energy and Environment Fringe 2017 Date Time Event Organiser Venue Key Political Speaker(s)

TaxPayers’ Alliance and the Offshore Wind Manchester Central : 01/10/17 14:30 How do we maximise productivity in Britain? Energy Policy and the Industrial Strategy Industry Council The Think Tent

01/10/17 15:00 Cleaning up the air we breathe Bright Blue with UK100 Manchester Town Hall : Committee Room 1 Andrew Selous MP

01/10/17 17:45 The Countryside after Brexit Bright Blue with Woodland Trust Manchester Central : Exchange 2-3 Dr Thérèse Coffey MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environmen; Rebecca Pow MP

01/10/17 21:45 Conservative Environment Network Reception Conservative Environment Network Manchester Central : Exchange 4-5 combined

02/10/17 08:00 Connecting Industries: Modern Industrial Strategy Renewable UK Manchester Central : Exchange 6-7 combined Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry

London Lounge Marquee : Manchester 02/10/17 08:00 Brexit Britain and Energy NewsUK and Centrica Central Forecourt

02/10/17 10:00 Energy Policy and the Industrial Strategy: what’s the plan ConservativeHome in partnership with EDF Energy Manchester Central : Central 5 Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry

02/10/17 10:30 Turning the blue agenda green Bright Blue with MIMA Manchester Town Hall : Lord Mayor’s Parlour Maurice Golden MSP

02/10/17 12:30 A Nuclear Reactor in Every Town? Policy Exchange and Rolls Royce Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4 Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive, Nuclear Industry Association

02/10/17 13:00 Is being green good for business? The Spectator and Coca-Cola Manchester Central : Charter 4

02/10/17 14:00 Speeches by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Main Hall Rt Hon Greg Clark MP; Rt Hon Michael Gove MP

02/10/17 14:00 Putting Power in the Northern Powerhouse Policy Exchange and Drax Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4 Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (invited)

02/10/17 17:45 Putting low carbon at the heart of Northern economic growth IPPR and Dong Energy Manchester Central : Exchange 8 Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley ; Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (invited)

Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State; Department for Business, Energy and 02/10/17 17:45 Cost v Carbon: Which energy strategy should business choose? ResPublica & ESB Manchester Central : Cobden 1 Industrial Strategy; Peter Aldous MP

02/10/17 17:45 “A Greener UK: Improving the environment for the next generation” Greener UK Midland Hotel : Stanley Suite Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Sustainability Hub with Conservative Laura Sandys, CEO, Challenging Ideas; Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and 02/10/17 17:45 Sustainability hub low carbon reception with Conservative Environment Network Midland Hotel : The Tea Room Environment Network Industrial Strategy

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Peter St, M2 5GP : 02/10/17 19:45 Power and prosperity: What nuclear energy can do for Britain The Spectator and Nuclear Industry Association Stanley / Livingstone Suite

02/10/17 19:45 Is the future of energy smart and flexible? Bright Blue with Eaton Manchester Central : Exchange 8 Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (invited)

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Peter St, M2 5GP : 03/10/17 08:00 Choked Britain: How to tackle pollution and congestion Greener Journeys with Transport Times Barbirolli Suite

03/10/17 08:00 How can we avoid turning biomass into the Cinderella of the energy industry? Prospect Magazine supported by real ventures Manchester Central : Central 6 Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Energy and Industry

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Peter St, M2 5GP : 03/10/17 08:00 Simpler energy bills: Will they help consumers get a better deal? IPPR & Comparethemarket.com Dickens/Thackeray Room

03/10/17 08:30 The Future of Recycling: Is there a role for a Deposit Return Scheme? New Statesman & The British Soft Drinks Association Midland Hotel : Alexandra A Neil Parish MP, Chair, EFRA Select Committee

03/10/17 11:00 Energising the Industrial Strategy Policy Exchange & Energy UK Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4 Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Energy and Industry

03/10/17 12:45 A green Brexit: Securing the opportunity for healthier rivers WWF, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities Group PLC Midland Hotel : Victoria Suite Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Chair); Neil Parish MP, Chair, EFRA Select Committee

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosely Street, M2 03/10/17 13:00 Stick or Switch: Getting a good deal for loyal customers SMF & ScottishPower Margot James MP, Minister for Consumer Affairs 3WS : Green Room

03/10/17 14:00 Taking Back Control: Are we ready for a consumer energy revolution? Policy Exchange & E.ON Manchester Art Gallery, M2 3JL : Lecture Room

03/10/17 15:00 Powering the industrial strategy Bright Blue with Energy Networks Association Manchester Town Hall : Committee Room 1 John Penrose MP

Peter Aldous MP, Vice-Chair, PRASEG (Chair); Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy 03/10/17 15:45 ‘Revitalising regional economies: the energy industry’s role’ Sustainability Hub Midland Hotel : Lancaster and Industrial Strategy (invited); Andrew Street CBE, Mayor, West Midlands (invited)

03/10/17 17:45 Do We Need New Nuclear? Britain’s 21st century skills, energy and industry mix ResPublica & TUSNE Manchester Central : Cobden 2 Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships (invited)

03/10/17 19:00 Energy price cap: backdoor nationalisation or opening up a free market? Octopus Group Manchester Central : The Business Hub John Penrose MP

03/10/17 19:30 Energy and Industry Reception (invite only) The Conservative Party Manchester Central : Charter 4 Quiz

Got some down time between fringe events? Why not see if you can match the below statements with the correct figures:

Statements: Figures: a) The longest recorded distance travelled by a 57 Tesla Model S is ___ km 1,142 b) According to Government figures, the lifetime costs of Hinkley Point C could be £___ billion 1078 c) The UK’s fifth carbon budget sets of a target 43.3 of reducing carbon emissions ___% by 2030 on 1990 levels 49.9 d) As of July 2017, the average dual fuel tariff was around £___ per year

e) DEFRA statistics show that ___% of household rubbish was recycled in 2015 43.3 e) 1,142 d) 57 c) 49.9 b) 1078 a) Answers:

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