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Time is Running Out For Free Insulation

 Time is running out for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire residents to take advantage of lofty savings on their energy bills. A number of free and heavily subsidised schemes operate in the two counties, however their funding will end at the end of December.
 
At present many schemes will install loft and cavity wall insulation for free. After December 2013 these measures are likely to cost several hundred pounds each. Local Authorities are urging local people to prepare for winter and beat rising energy prices by applying now.  
 
For more information on the scheme operating in your area visit: www.everybodys-talking.org/insulation-offers.

Free Energy Management Services for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Environmental Technology Centre (ETC) at the University of Nottingham can offer SMEs in the East Midlands between two and five days of bespoke consultancy to help them adopt more efficient use of resources, environmentally friendly working practices and the use of cleaner and more sustainable technologies. By considering environmental issues businesses can increase efficiency and profitability, while creating excellent marketing opportunities.
 
Contact: the team: 0115 846 6096 / the-etc@nottingham.ac.uk

National Park Authority Installs Biomass Boiler

Work has started on the installation of a biomass boiler at Aldern House, the Head Office of the Peak District National Park Authority in Bakewell. Once installed the boiler will provide at lewast 85% of the heat requirements of the building.
 
Two members of staff are blogging about the installation and promise that you will ‘have the chance to (potentially) be amazed, educated, heartened or shocked by what will be one the most significant carbon reduction projects undertaken corporately by the PDNPA to date.’ http://biomasslog.wordpress.com.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Green Guardians Awards

Nottinghamshire-based ommunity groups, schools, individuals and business all have the chance to win an award, £1000 and the title of ‘Green Guardian’ in these annual awards. Categories include ‘Environmental Community of the Year’, the ‘Coping with Climate Change Award’ and an award for new initiatives called ‘First Steps to Sustainability Award’.. Nominate yourself or someone else: http://tinyurl.com/c68vrt8. Closing date: 1st October.

Potential funding for Green Spaces

A new document has been produced with guidance on where to find funding for Green Spaces, particularly food growing or community orchard projects. Read Green Space Funding here.