Join us for a day of all things hydro power at the National Trust’s Stickle Barn Tavern – one of the country’s most sustainable pubs. Take a tour of their 100kW hydroelectric project and hear from practitioners Garry and John about the process, challenges and successes of installing the system.

Enjoy lunch in the sustainable Stickle Barn Tavern, managed by the National Trust, before an afternoon focusing on innovation and the potential for hydro in different contexts. There will be sessions on:

• Small scale and build your own

• New models for buying and selling renewable energy

• Private wire self-supply

Fit for the Future Network membership organisations will give overviews of their own hydro projects, both planned and completed, with the opportunity for peer advice. Contact Chloe if you would like one of your projects to be included in this session.

Agenda for the day:

10:30-11:00 – Gather in Stickle Barn Tavern meeting space. Refreshments and networking

11:00-11:15 – Introduction from Garry Sharples, Lead consultant for National Trust’s Renewable Energy Investment (REI) Programme (Hydropower)

11:15-12:15 – Tour of the hydro. This will involve a walk up Stickle Ghyll to see the intake and a visit to the power house and turbine. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. 

12:15-2:30 – Back to the pub for further questions

12:30-13:30 – Lunch in the pub (provided)

13:30-14:00 – Selling  Better, new models for buying and selling renewables with Keith Jones, National Trust’s Environment Adviser in Wales

14:00-14:30 – Scope of Small Scale- session on installing small-scale hydro with Miles Postlethwaite, Director of Border Hydro

14:30 – 4:45 – Tea and coffee break

14:45 –15:00 – We don’t hate hydro, but you won’t get one free in a packet of cornflakes with the Environment Agency’s Amanda Cruddas

15:00 –15:45 – Member organisations talk about their own projects- a chance to share works in progress and get peer advice on potential projects and opportunities for innovation and doing   things differently

15:45-16:00 – Any further questions. Event finishes.

Who should attend?

Members of Fit for the Future Network only. Places are limited – if you would like to come to this event please register here.

Cancellation Policy:

This event is free however there will be a cancellation fee of £60 for those that cancel within ten days of event. This is so that others who may be on the waiting list have the opportunity to attend. Members can find a replacement within their organisation.