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EVENT: Loughborough Energy Efficient Homes
Wed, 19 March 201417th- 18th May
Visit homes across Loughborough and Charnwood which have had energy efficiency measures and domestic renewables installed.
http://loughborough.greenopenhomes.net/
EVENT: Green Homes Sheffield
Wed, 19 March 201412th April – 18th May
Several chances to visit all kinds of energy efficient homes in Sheffield.
http://sheffield.greenopenhomes.net/
TRAINING: Communicating Renewable Energy
Wed, 19 March 2014Thurs 20th March, 10am-4pm
London
£170-£415 depending on organisation
A one day course to help you feel confident in communicating and discussing all aspects of renewable energy systems. Cover the background to these issues, core information about renewable energy technologies and how to make the case for renewable in general publicity and site-specific discussion.
FUNDING: Community Chest Grant Scheme for Community Buildings
Wed, 19 March 2014
The Western Power Distribution Community Chest has just opened for a third round of funding. Community groups in the Midlands can apply for up to £1000 to pat for simple but effective energy efficiency imrpovements to reduce their energy costs and carbon emission of the buildings they use for their activities.
A total of £50,000 is available. The grant is being administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Who can also provide expert guidance to help groups carry out an audit of their buildings. Eligible measures include insulating loft spaces, installing energy monitors, draught proofing windows and doors, fitting effective heating controls and installing low energy lighting.
The application process is simple. Groups are asked to submit a short application form and provide quotes for recommended improvements, as well as completing an audit of their building. Guidance and an application pack are downloadable from www.cse.org.uk/wpdcc or email wpdcc@cse.org.uk for more information.
Half of UK Would Consider Community Energy Scheme
Wed, 19 March 2014Over half of UK adults (51%) would get involved in a community energy project if it could save money on their energy bill, according to the findings of a DECC Community Energy Survey.
Figures also suggested bill reductions isn’t the only motivating factor, as almost a fifth of UK adults – 17% – said they would be motivated to get involved in a community energy project if it would help reduce carbon emissions to prevent climate change. Furthermore, a tenth of UK adults said that getting more involved in their local community would motivate them to get involved in a community energy project.
http://whatgreenhome.com/2014/02/half-uk-consider-community-energy/