EDAS are delighted to host an information and discussion session on the Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan and consultation. This will allow practitioners to understand and discuss the draft plan, allowing them to submit their own responses to the consultation (closing 9th May).

We’ll be joined by Claire Ross, Energy Strategy Team Leader, Scottish Government to hear about the draft plan before discussing particular aspects of the ESJTP including its vision and the route maps to 2045, skills and supply chains, and wider economic, social, and environmental benefits.

The event will be chaired by Ewan Mearns, Strategy Team Leader, Scottish Enterprise and EDAS Board member.

Agenda*

2.00 – 2.05        Welcome & introductory remarks, Ewan Mearns, Strategy Team Leader, Scottish Enterprise and EDAS Board member

2.05 – 2.20         Overview of the key themes in the ESJTP consultation, Claire Ross, Energy Strategy Team Leader, Scottish Government

Discussion: Each subject heading will feature a brief introduction followed by open Q&A and discussion

2.20 – 2.40         Introduction to Vision and route maps, introduced by Claire Ross

2.40 – 3.00         Skills and supply chains, introduced by Colin Seditas, Just Transition and Policy Lead, Scottish Government

3.00 – 3.20         Wider economic, social and environmental benefits, introduced by Rupert Seggins, Senior Economic and Fiscal Analyst for Energy and Heat, Scottish Government

3.20 – 3.30         Closing remarks, Ewan Mearns

*Subject to change

Register here.