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Fair Sustainable Future: Mayoral Hustings Report
On Wednesday 24th October the five front running candidates to be Bristol’s first mayor met at the Watershed to answer questions and disucss their vision for a fair sustainable Bristol.
What do you want from and for Bristol Energy Network? notes from Forum
This is a summary of comments and suggestions made in plenary by participants of the Bristol Community Energy Forum on Saturday 15th September 2012.
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Future events
Power shortage risks by 2015, Ofgem warns
Britain risks running out of energy generating capacity in the winter of 2015-16, according to the energy regulator Ofgem.
Its report predicted that the amount of spare capacity could fall from 14% now to only 4% in three years.
Ofgem said this would leave Britain relying more on imported gas, which would make price rises more likely.
15th Sept, Workshop notes: Roles for Community Groups in the Green Deal
OVERVIEW:
The aim of the workshop was to discuss the different roles community groups can play in helping householders or local businesses in Bristol access the Green Deal. It identified some of the issues for community groups, for example legal requirements or in terms of adopting certain structures, if they choose to carry out particular roles. It also briefly explored whether alternative avenues to Green Deal, such as a Bristol ESCO or bulk buying schemes, would better suit community groups.
Bristol wins DECC funding to kick-start Green Deal in the city
Bristol has been selected as one of seven English cities to recieved a share of £12 million to kick start the Green Deal.
The city of Bristol, alongside Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield – have put forward ambitious proposals to lower their carbon emissions and this new funding will support their plans to test key elements of the Green Deal.
Workshop Notes: A reality check on cross Bristol community energy projects and the best options for powering up and powering down our city
Workshop Description
Letter of Support from Secretary of State Ed Davey
Dear Bridget and colleagues,
BRISTOL COMMUNITY ENERGY FORUM
I am delighted that you are meeting in Bristol today – and sorry that I cannot be with you to meet you all and to hear about the progress you are making.