News

strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_style_default::options() should be compatible with views_object::options() in /home/sites/everybodys-talking.org/public_html/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_style_default.inc on line 24.

Fantastic Home visits Chesterfield

Mon, 23 July 2012
The Fantastic Home visited Chesterfield on a warm sunny day, and we were luckily enough to have a local representative from WarmZone to assist us. We were swiftly very busy, fielding questions about the potential Green Deal, replacing boilers and solid wall insulation.
 
We had our large solar panel on display and this prompted a lot of discussion about renewable technologies, some people wanting to design and build their own units. We were even able to assist a new local installer wishing to break into the market.
 
Most people had already undertaken cavity wall or loft insulation but we were able to take three referrals for new installations.

Commmunity Strand of Renewable Heat Premium Payment to Launch

Tue, 17 July 2012

On Tuesday 24 July the Minister of State for Climate Change, Gregory Barker will announce the launch of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) Phase 2 Communities Scheme (subject to Ministerial business). This is a new and innovative funding mechanism to assist communities in England, Wales and Scotland to support domestic renewable heat installations in privately owned homes, in particular focusing on off gas communities.

A launch event will set in motion the process for community groups to register their interest with Energy Saving Trust by the beginning of September. Registered projects that pass the stage one application will progress to the development phase, where communities will be supported throughout the autumn to develop their ideas into project proposal bids. These project bids will be independently assessed and winners announced later in the year.

Location:

The event will be held in St. Martin’s Hall at:

St. Martin-in-the-Fields,

Trafalgar Square,

London

WC2N 4JJ

Location information can be found here. 

This event will be an excellent opportunity for you to gain more information about how you can get involved, the application process and to ask questions about the new scheme. The agenda for the day can be found here. There are a limited number of places available and these will be allocated on a first come first served - so be sure to apply early to avoid disappointment.

 

Please complete the online registration form available here to secure a place at the launch. Should you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Energy Saving Trust's communities team by emailing communities@est.org.uk or calling 02920 467 015.

Transition Belper Wins ‘Community Energy Challenge’ Funding

Tue, 3 July 2012
 Transition Belper in Derbyshire has won a share of £200,000 worth of support to help develop community-owned renewable energy projects. The group is one of just seven in the UK to win a national competition, set up by the Co-operative and the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE). The aim is to energise the community-owned energy sector and bring about a clean energy revolution across the UK.
 
The Co-operative wants to see a dramatic increase in community owned renewable energy generation and hope that the winning communities will demonstrate replicable technologies and the benefits of community ownership that can leave a lasting legacy for the next generation.
 
The expertise and support, which will include specialist mentoring, enterprise development and technical advice, will help the group to explore and develop community-owned and run hydro power projects in the Derwent Valley world heritage corridor between Cromford and Derby. The Community Energy Challenge will nurture community projects until they are ready for further investment and build. They will then be eligible for other assistance from The Co-operative including The Co-operative Enterprise Hub’s revolving £400,000 fund to underwrite community share offers, and finance from The Co-operative Bank which has ear-marked £100 million for community renewables.
 
www.transition belper.org   

Notts Survey: Transforming Support for Community Groups

Wed, 27 June 2012

Nottinghamshire First is carrying out a survey to find out what services currently exist from community and voluntary groups and whether or not they meet the needs of these groups. This is your opportunity to tell the what you think about the provision available at the moment and perhaps more importantly what you want from infrastructure services in the future.

You can complete the survey here.

Nottinghamshire First has been awarded £346,000 Government funding through the BIG Fund to improve the way that infrastructure services are delivered across the County. The aim is to ensure that voluntary and community groups will be able to access the same level of high quality support and advice wherever they are in Nottinghamshire.

The Nottinghamshire First Partnership comprises of 13 of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Organisations in the County. These are NAVO (Networking Action for Voluntary Organisations); recognised by the Big Fund, as the Lead Body, Rushcliffe CVS, Gedling CVS, Voluntary Action Broxtowe, Newark and Sherwood CVS, Ashfield Voluntary Action, Mansfield CVS, Bassetlaw CVS, Enable, Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire, Nottingham Community Foundation, Self Help Nottingham and Hostels Liaison Group.
 

You can complete the survey here.

Jess Gold and the Animated Earth Concert Tour

Fri, 22 June 2012
 Big Green Machine presents Jess Gold’s Animate Earth Concert Tour, a 15 date September extravaganza. Jess and her band will launch her new album ‘ Project Earth Rock’ by playing the first ever UK concert tour of unashamedly eco-focused songs performed with the intention of… making people feel good.
 
During the show cartoonist Danny Fenster will bring to life audience offerings with the creation of a unique satirical cartoon.
 
Community groups are invited to book the tour to come to their town.
 
More information: www.animatedearth.co.uk