London and Home Counties
Welcome to the London and Home Counties branch page
The London and Home Counties Branch is part of the energy institute acting as a hub for energy professionals in the Greater London Area and Home Counties.
Mission
Responding to the climate emergency while meeting the energy needs of the world’s growing population is one of the greatest challenges of our age. We need more, cleaner, better-managed energy - and fast. Our mission is to bring together expertise to tackle this global challenge by organising regional technical programmes of events for our members and guests.
Why engaging with the branch?
Professionals in energy have changed the world before and now we are changing it again. By engaging with the branch you will not only contribute to tackling the global energy challenge but also:
- Keep up to date with industry
- Build your professional and social networks
- Find support outside of your work environment
Get involved
We are often looking for volunteers to help develop the branch and organise a range of events. Please get in touch to find out more. Your support is invaluable.
Committee contact
To contact the branch, please email londonhc@energyinst.org.
Events and training
EI LIVE | Introduction to LNG - May 2021
10-05-2021
This 4-day training course provides an introduction to the LNG chain. Suitable for students who are new to the LNG sector and/or those with a non-technical background.
Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager
27-09-2021
This 10-day course is an advanced qualification aiming to support experienced energy managers to further advance their careers by gaining the skills and knowledge required to function successfully at a senior level and be able to manage energy across a wide range of business areas, activities and pa...
Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - October 2021
4-10-2021
About: This introductory 5 day classroom course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the fundamentals of energy management, equipping participants with all the essential knowledge and skills they need to save energy, reduce operational costs and carbon emissions, comply with legislat...
Supply and Distribution Economics
12-10-2021
This 4-day training course is designed for those who are or will be operating in the Supply & Distribution functions and will provide the background knowledge to allow them to make the right decisions on how to supply the network at the right cost.
Human Factors Foundation - October 2021
18-10-2021
This 5-day course delivers a comprehensive introduction into human factors for non-specialists. It provides a practical, engaging and interactive background to key topic areas, as well as to how human and organisational factors can be applied within the workplace.
Publications and documents
11 Jun 2018
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E.On Energy Institute London 18 Jan 18
11 Jun 2018
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EI London Lecture - Maximising wind power: How far can the technology go?
11 Jun 2018
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Energie Sprong UK Energy Institute London 18th Jan
11 Jun 2018
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Fuellers Conversation 9th May 2017
11 Jun 2018
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Future for Diesel Slides EI London 1
11 Jun 2018
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Hodkinson Energy Institute London 18th Jan
11 Jun 2018
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Innovate UK Energy Institute London 18th Jan
11 Jun 2018
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London and Home Counties Energy Slam 13th November 2017 1
11 Jun 2018
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Latest news
Charging London’s electric buses
16-01-2021
London bus operator Tower Transit has reinforced the move towards zero emissions in the capital by switching more than 10% of its fleet at Westbourne Park Garage to fully electric vehicles.The first buses in an order for 37 Optare battery-electric Metrodeckers were delivered in September last year. ...
New district heating schemes for London and Solihull
19-11-2020
District heating is going through a period of expansion in the UK, with innovative projects planned for two areas of London and Solihull town centre in the Midlands.First, ENGIE has signed a 25-year agreement for the provision of low-carbon district energy services at the landmark Battersea Power St...
Total acquires London’s largest EV charge points network
29-09-2020
Total is to acquire Blue Point London from the Bolloré Group. As a result, it will take over the management and operation of Source London, the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network citywide, which includes more than 1,600 on-street charge points.Launched in 2010, the current Source London ...
World’s first full-electric large commercial vehicle parcel deliveries to be piloted in London
30-07-2020
Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is to pilot test its forthcoming Volta Zero, claimed to be the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne delivery vehicle, with UK parcel delivery service DPD.The vehicle will be tested by DPD within London's&n...
New heat network for South East London
13-05-2020
Resource management and energy recovery company Cory Riverside Energy is partnering with district heating developer and operator Vattenfall with the aim of developing one of the largest heat networks in the UK. This would deliver low carbon heat to communities in South East London. The existing Riv...