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Easton Energy Group show home open
The Easton Energy Group Show home is now open! Official launch is Thursday 11th 4pm – 7pm The Show Home Launch. Thursday 11th December 4-7pm* We will be officially opening the show home to the public so that you’re able to see the boundless opportunities awaiting you if you register with www.warmupbristol.co.uk Don’t forget to mention … Continued
Huge funding boost for council’s community energy programme
[See: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/press/huge-funding-boost-council’s-community-energy-programme]
CEE event: Co-ops and Benefit Societies: Registration, regulation and tax incentives
This Community Energy England event on March 18th 2015 outlined the changes in structure arising from the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and the new rules on eligibility for tax relief of community energy organisations – particularly those raising money through share offers.
Free Talking Energy Workshops
FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOPS
As part of Bristol’s Green Capital status in 2015 the Energy Advice Project at Talking Money, in conjuction with MakeYourHomeEco, will be offering a series of free energy efficiency workshops followed by homes visits including winter survival kits to Bristol residents. Funded by Green Capital and Awards For All, the three 90 minute advice sessions, offered in English and Polish, will cover all the skills needed to get the best energy deals, and manage bills, reduce usage and maximise energy savings.
Job vacancy – Could you be the next network coordinator?
Do you have a research idea that a student could help you with?
For the second year running the University is working with organisations that may be interested in harnessing the talent and enthusiasm of its students while providing students with a valuable opportunity to conduct dissertation research that is driven by ‘real world’ demand.
GREEN DEAL HOME IMPROVEMENT FUND
GREEN DEAL HOME IMPROVEMENT FUND
New funding announced!
OVO Energy fund Energy Champions
We are pleased to announce that OVO Energy have funded the initial stages of our Energy Champions scheme, which CSE will kindly be hosting for us. We have submitted a strategic bid for further funding, which we will hear the result of on Christmas eve.
ECO funding available for Warm UP Bristol scheme!
The Warm Up Bristol scheme now has access to ECO (Energy Company Obligation) funding, which aims to help households in fuel poverty to upgrade both their energy systems and buildings.
More details of these are provided below. Please use the BEN referral code BEN000 or one from your local energy group in any communications.