You can keep up to date with news about small-scale renewable energy and low carbon energy, community energy co-operatives and community projects springing up around the UK, and work being done by some local authorities by following weekly Micro Power News here.
For a snapshot of projects and schemes which have been reported in the media in the first five months of 2012 see this table of projects. Community_Projects_Table
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The final report for our Climate Challenge Fund Renewable Energy Development and Financing Project, which finished at the end of March 2012 is available here: ECEC_CCF_FINALReport_29_03_2012
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After dedicating a year of work to the project, community energy group, Repowering South London, has announced the launch of London’s first community-owned solar power project to be built on social housing. Brixton Energy Solar 1 will be installing solar panels over several roofs on the Loughborough Estate in Brixton. The solar installation is expected to save over 20 tonnes of carbon from being emitted into the capital’s atmosphere every year. The community solar scheme is believed to be the UK’s first inner-city, co-operatively owned, renewable powerstation to be built on social housing. The solar scheme has already raised 70 percent of its £75,000 target by issuing a community share offer which provides investors with a return of up to 3 percent per annum. Solar Power Portal 15th Mar 2012
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Pedal has produced a handbook to give people tips on saving energy at home. The booklet answers some frequently asked questions and suggests a range of ways you can make your home more energy efficient – from using energy saving products to changing the way you run your home, and from installing insulation to generating your own renewable energy.
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Wadebridge in Cornwall aims to become the first town in the country to run significantly on renewable energy sources. This film documents a local activist group’s efforts to convince the rest of the community that solar panels and wind turbines are the way forward.
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Almost £1million is being wasted every year as heat escapes from homes in Leith. The good news is that most standard sized homes can get insulated free of charge, while larger properties just pay the difference per extra square meter. To find out more listen to the new podcast we have sponsored on the Greener Leith website here.
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This event was held on 15th March at Cafe Camino St Mary’s RC Parish Church Hall. It was aimed at both home owners & community groups interested in how to cut fuel bills, carbon emissions & tackle fuel poverty. A report of the meeting can be found here.
Edinburgh tenements, can be made easier to heat with reduced fuel bills through installing new types of insulation and renewables. The event provided details of new funding The Green Deal and the results of practical projects and studies into energy efficiency.
Speakers includes:
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