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RESOURCE: Renewables in the Rural Landscape

Wed, 9 April 2014

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Centre for Sustainable Energy has published a set of resources for teachers to engage sixth form pupils with renewable energy issues. Four lesson plans help pupils to think about the issues behind renewable energy development and debate the various impacts and benefits to a rural community.
 
Download: www.cse.org.uk/renewables-in-the-rural-landscape

 

RESOURCE: Draught Proofing: ‘Project In a Box’ Available

Wed, 9 April 2014

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The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) have put together a draught-proofing demo kit, all packaged up in a big box for community energy groups to borrow. You can use it to run a workshop about different ways to draught-proof a home, to show all the options to an individual, or to get better informed yourself.

 
The kit comes with samples of draught-proofing materials for floors, windows, doors, chimneys and other gaps around the home, along with full instructions about how to install each material. CSE have a couple of kits to give away to community groups who are likely to make good, ongoing use of them. Otherwise, you can hire one for an event – email communities@cse.org.uk to enquire.
 

Ticket Giveaway: Homebuilding and Renovation Show / Sustainable Home Show

Mon, 24 March 2014

Marches Energy Agency has 10 pairs of free tickets to give away for the Homebuilding and Renovation Show taking place at the Birmingham NEC this weekend (Thurs 27th-Sun 30th March): www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

The event will include a stand promoting Green Open Homes events taking place in April and May, including the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Eco Open Homes Week:http://everybodys-talking.greenopenhomes.net

There will also be a show within the show called Sustainable Home Show.

Day tickets normally cost £12 in advance or £17 on the door.

The first ten people to send an email to ccan@mea.org.uk with ‘Home Building and Renovation Show‘ in the subject line will receive an email from us with a code which you can use to claim a pair of free tickets. 

You will need access to the internet and a printer to get your free tickets and you must claim them by midnight on 26th March. You will also be able to buy extra tickets at a discounted price before 3pm on 26th March.

 

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Homes Sought For Eco Home Open Event

Thu, 20 March 2014

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire residents who have insulated their home, put solar panels on the roof or even built their own eco home are being invited to open their doors to inspire others this spring as part of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Eco Homes Open Week 2014.

Marches Energy Agency is looking for homes who have made a variety of energy and environmental improvements and would like to open their homes for a few hours, or a whole day, between 10th and 18th May.

The event is an opportunity to inspire others to make their homes warmer, cheaper to heat and better for the environment by showing them what you’ve done – be it simple draught proofing, a highly efficient boiler, rainwater harvesting, or generating your own renewable energy. There’s no need to be an expert or to have opened you home before as Marches is offering support to those taking part.

Caroline Harmon of Marches Energy Agency, one of the organisations behind the event, said:

‘This is the second time we’ve run this exciting event. Last year, more than 100 people visited 12 home and buildings around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We’re lucky to have lots of energy efficient, eco homes in the area and this year we’d love to involve even more of them in this event. We’re offering training and help with publicity to all homes taking part.’

If you would like to take part by opening for a few hours, a day or a weekend, contact Caroline Harmon on 07748 508704 or caroline.harmon@mea.org.uk.

Householders taking part are also invited to a training event in Chesterfield on 29th March. There will be a chance to meet others who are opening their homes, and to hear from experts such as Tina Holt of West Bridgford Eco Houses and Kate Watson of Bristol Green Doors. Support is also available in the form of help with publicity and practical advice from the event organisers on opening your home.

Details of houses which are open, and when, will be listed on the event’s websites: www.everybodys-talking.org/ecohomes and http://everybodys-talking.greenopenhomes.net

 

Erewash Small Grants

Wed, 19 March 2014

Charities, community and voluntary organisations and social enterprises who are based in Erewash or provide services for local people in the Borough are invited to apply for a grant of up to £2000. Deadline: 31st March 2014.

 For more information contact Arnie Elliot: amie.elliott@erewash.gov.uk