Hope Valley Climate Action would like to get your opinion on renewable energy.
Should we rely on importing this electricity from elsewhere? Or should we try and meet some of this increased demand through local generation and, if so, how should we do it, recognising the importance of landscape sensitivity in the national park?
Your views will help inform HVCA and the Peak Park about options that are worth further investigation. But, replies from anyone interested are welcome as they are able to analyse according to location.
The survey will close on 31 January 2022 and the findings will be posted on the HVCA website
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/3KLbLGb
National News In Brief (Jan 2022):
Do you have children that are interested in the challenges of climate change? Please check out “The E.A.R.T.H Gang” book & blog (the website ft. Hockerton Housing Project!).
Young people can share their ideas and submit items for the blog.
The book follows four children and dog who risk everything to help the earth. It is available for sale here. The author is based in Scotland on the Firth of Forth, but the same challenges apply wherever you are in the world.
Marches Energy Agency (MEA)
Salary: £19,545 – £22,697 pro-rata
Duration: 1 year contract, extension subject to funding
Location: Home-based working.
Deadline: Wednesday 26th January, 1pm
As their services continues to develop, MEA's friendly team is seeking to add a motivated and compassionate Energy Advisor to help them support more householders in Derby & Derbyshire.
This will include providing around energy bills, fuel debt advocacy, energy efficiency measures, and grant funding
Other roles across midlands available. More information: https://bit.ly/3hpnI83
Marches Energy Agency (MEA) are an independent, Shropshire-based charity with remote staff that reaches across the Midlands.
Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) is planning a ‘Green Event’ on Saturday 30th July 2022 in Hall Leys Park, Matlock. They would like to provide local residents a chance to get hands on with technological solutions to the climate crisis such as air-source heat pumps and electric vehicles.
They are seeking businesses, community groups, and charities who want to showcase solutions or promote their work around climate change and biodiversity loss.
There is no charge to have stall at the event. If you are interested in taking part: email climatechange@derbyshiredales.go.uk