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Community Action

A new Green Alliance report, highlighting how climate change needs action at the local level has been released. It agree’s that local areas have a vital role to play in meeting the ambitious carbon reduction targets, while also making clear … Continue reading

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SCENE – sustainable community energy network

SCENE is a new sustainable community energy engagement and financing network. They can help communities embarking on developing community energy by: – Planning and development of your project from conception to completion – Creating innovative and fair business models – … Continue reading

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Understanding the Green Deal

The Green Deal Scheme is being introduced by the government and is due to be launched in autumn this year (2012). This initiative aims to help domestic homes become better insulated and save their energy bills. While details have yet … Continue reading

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Green Dragon’s Den 2012

The Green Dragon’s Den is back to the Hay Festival for 2012! Groups and businesses will be able to submit ideas for the Green Dragon’s Den sustainable development challenge. In 2012 four projects will have the chance to apply for … Continue reading

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Henderson Hall PV

The 4kW photo-voltaic (PV) panels Talybont Energy installed on the roof of Henderson Hall have just completed their first year of operation. In that time they generated over 3700 kWh of electricity, which is about 3/4 the average electricity consumption … Continue reading

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Renewable Heat Premium Payment

A second phase of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme, which gives money off renewable technologies like biomass boilers, air and ground source heat pumps and solar thermal panels, will be launched on 2nd April this year. The new … Continue reading

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Western Power Distribution community chest

In partnership with The Centre for Sustainable Energy, Western Power Distribution is running another £50,000 grant scheme for communities in the Midlands, the South West and South Wales to help reduce their energy use. The aim of the grant scheme … Continue reading

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£ for Communities

In September 2011 Local United launch its Ethical Energy Supplier Switching Scheme and has seen great interest from community groups across the country. Local United teamed up with a number of leading ethical energy suppliers including Good Energy, Cooperative Energy, … Continue reading

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Community Generation Fund

The Community Generation Fund has been set up to provide support for these community-led projects. Managed by The FSE Group, with NEF as lead partner, the fund addresses critical barriers to community-led project development by providing support at both pre-planning … Continue reading

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Climate Week 12th-18th March – Local events

Climate Week 12th-18th March Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society. www.climateweek.com Local … Continue reading

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