DEG will be accountable and will report on progress, at least on an annual basis to the local strategic partnerships (via their environmental theme groups or equivalent) of Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.  Individual members are responsible for reporting progress to their own organisations as they deem necessary.

The objectives of the Executive Group will be as follows:

• To co-ordinate, guide and support the implementation of the strategy in conjunction with key partners.
• To establish working groups as required to progress the strategy and to oversee their operation.
• To review and monitor the overall progress of the strategy and the achievement of its mission, aims and action plan
• To accommodate new requirements resulting in changes in by national, regional and local policies concerning renewable energy.
• To organise an annual conference or other appropriate means of engagement with all key stakeholders
• To agree and monitor the annual work programme of the Renewable Energy Development Officer and other staff that may be appointed.
• To organise a briefing of all councillors in Dorset, at least annually.

You can read the terms of reference of the Dorset Energy Group by opening the pdf document listed at the side of the page.

The DEG executive has a core membership of 25 members including representatives from each of the nine local authorities in Dorset as well other stakeholders from across the public, private and community sectors.

The six priority areas identified in the strategy are taken forward by four working groups focussing on

• Renewable energy planning policy
• Bio-energy
• Community renewables (including building integrated renewables)
• Energy efficiency

Each working group is responsible for developing and implementing annual action plans.

For more information on the Dorset Energy Group executive contact the chair - Kate Hall.

• Dorset Energy Group
  Name: Kate Hall
  Email: k.m.hall@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224774
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