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EVENT: Green Homes Sheffield

12th April – 18th May

Several chances to visit all kinds of energy efficient homes in Sheffield.

http://sheffield.greenopenhomes.net/

 

TRAINING: Communicating Renewable Energy

Thurs 20th March, 10am-4pm

London

£170-£415 depending on organisation

 

A one day course to help you feel confident in communicating and discussing all aspects of renewable energy systems. Cover the background to these issues, core information about renewable energy technologies and how to make the case for renewable in general publicity and site-specific discussion.

www.talkaction.org

 

Half of UK Would Consider Community Energy Scheme

Over half of UK adults (51%) would get involved in a community energy project if it could save money on their energy bill, according to the findings of a DECC Community Energy Survey.

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Figures also suggested bill reductions isn’t the only motivating factor, as almost a fifth of UK adults – 17% – said they would be motivated to get involved in a community energy project if it would help reduce carbon emissions to prevent climate change. Furthermore, a tenth of UK adults said that getting more involved in their local community would motivate them to get involved in a community energy project.

http://whatgreenhome.com/2014/02/half-uk-consider-community-energy/

 

FUNDING: Community Chest Grant Scheme for Community Buildings

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The Western Power Distribution Community Chest has just opened for a third round of funding. Community groups in the Midlands can apply for up to £1000 to pat for simple but effective energy efficiency imrpovements to reduce their energy costs and carbon emission of the buildings they use for their activities.

A total of £50,000 is available. The grant is being administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Who can also provide expert guidance to help groups carry out an audit of their buildings. Eligible measures include insulating loft spaces, installing energy monitors, draught proofing windows and doors, fitting effective heating controls and installing low energy lighting. 

The application process is simple. Groups are asked to submit a short application form and provide quotes for recommended improvements, as well as completing an audit of their building. Guidance and an application pack are downloadable from www.cse.org.uk/wpdcc  or email wpdcc@cse.org.uk for more information.

Support for Food and Drink Organisations to Lower Energy Use

NEPes launch project to help food & drink businesses become more sustainable

Nottingham University Business School and NEP Energy Services have teamed up with Savannah State University, Georgia to raise the profile of environmental sustainability in the food and drink sector. They are looking to support a small group of organisations, large or small, to cut operating costs and carbon whilst building their green credentials and competitiveness. Benefits include support to lower utility bills and improve resource efficiency, reducing your operating costs, gaining a nationally recognised Environmental Management Standard-Investors in the Environment (supported by the Environment Agency, amongst others) to help win new business and support to develop and implement innovative approaches to green marketing.

 
Participating businesses will be asked for a small contribution towards the heavily subsidised programme, but in return will receive a significant range of benefits. Any revenue generated will support fuel poverty and carbon reduction projects in hard to reach local areas. Contact Gemma Cave: 
gemma.cave@nottenergy.com