Transition New Mills are running a quick poll to see if local residents would like more community renewable energy in the area. Inspired by other schemes around the country they’re wondering if local people are interested in hydro, solar, wind or community heat projects.
Poll: http://polldaddy.com/poll/7925408/
Contact the group if you’re interested in helping make community renewable energy happen in the area:http://transitionnewmills.org/contact-us/
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change are recruiting a Climate Campaign Worker:https://sites.google.com/site/scaccweb
Big Six Energy Suppliers Face Ofgem Investigation:www.theguardian.com/business/2014/mar/27/ofgem-competition-commission-big-six-watchdog-fuel-bills
Ofgem told to control the Big Six: www.nottenergy.com/news/whats_happening/ofgem_told_control_the_big_six_energy_giants_or_face_being_cut_off/
Egni (‘Energy’ in Welsh) is a co-operative currently looking to install solar panels on seven community buildings in South Wales. These new systems will total 105 kWp of solar PV, saving 1,000 tonnes of carbon over the lifetime of the panels. We are currently offering shares to fund these systems, with a target total of £155,000. Members are projected to receive a 4% return on their investment, as well as a potential 50% tax break on the amount invested.
http://egni.coop
Shares are available for a scheme which will install one or two additional turbines at Ballyrobert, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim and Cavanakill, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh. The offer will close on 30 April 2014.
Nominations are open for the Observer Ethical Awards and this year there’s a new category for community energy projects. The winning group will receive £2000 toward their project or a community fund. Judges are looking for creative projects that generate, purchase, manage or reduce energy in their local community. To nominate go to