– Have you been involved in community projects in your own neighbourhood?
– Have you had experience of supporting residents to run activities and projects?
– Do you believe in the benefit of community led projects?
– Have you seen first-hand the difference that people can make when they come together to address a common issue, opportunity or concern?
The Bristol Energy Network AGM took place at Easton Community Centre on 21 October. Around 30 people attended. The minutes are available via the link below:
Currently BEN has six directors; we’re looking to expand the board by another 3 directors. We’re particularly looking for people with skills and experience in community outreach and engagement, fundraising and communications. The position would be suitable for someone who can commit to quarterly board meetings as well as taking part in the running of the organisation in between times via email and phone.
Bristol Energy Network is recruiting a community outreach worker to assist the existing network co-ordinator and project development officer in developing new community capacity for action on sustainable energy. Activities of the network include promoting and implementing renewable energy such as solar, reducing energy use through behaviour changes and house improvements (eg insulation) and addressing fuel poverty by helping low income households manage energy bills (eg electricity and gas) and access grants.
Hi everyone, With Community Energy Fortnight starting on Saturday, the recent government announcement on cuts to solar subsidies seems poorly timed. Or perhaps not, perhaps it’s perfect timing to get everyone involved in challenging the proposals – see below for Bristol Energy Co-operative’s response and suggested actions. There’s lots of events on this month, including … Continued
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is proposing to cut the feed-in tariff rates for solar PV installations by as much as 87%.
13 August – Warm up Snuff Mills
10am – 4pm, Snuff Mills
Free sustainable fun for the whole family. Join Easton Energy Group and Warm up Bristol at Snuff Mills Park for live (pedal powered) music, fun activities, food and fabulous give-aways. They’ll be located near the Two Hoots Shaun in the City sculpture, just along from the River View car park. More info
Bristol Friends of the Earth and the local energy cooperatives would like your support on maintaining the Feed-in Tariff for communities and the renewables industry. This Department of Energy and Climate Change consultation could put current and future community energy projects at serious risk and your help is needed.
With the recent government announcement on 23rd July that the Green Deal coming to an end there is an uncertainty as to what comes next. Fortunately the Warm Up Bristol scheme is an initiative led by Bristol City Council and is able to continue its offer until March 31st 2016 details of which can be found on the Warm Up Bristol website.
The following blog post was written by Jonas Torrens and first publised on the Sussex Energy Group website. It provides some personal reflections on the network’s recent Big Green Week event: Our Energy Future.