A new Social Enterprise has just be started…. "Demand Energy Equality" building solar panels with low income households here in Bristol. We are trying to raise £25,000 through peoplefund.it the project is here… www.peoplefund.it/demand-
Agenda:
· The Converging World presentation, by Wendy Stephenson, CEO
· Green Doors update, by Dan Weisselberg
· Bristol Energy Coop and Feed In Tariff update, by Andy O'Brien
· Community Group, and Network Partners updates and plans
Following the consultation on changes to the feed-in tariff (FIT) that was formally announced on Monday (31/10/2011), here is a little more information about the proposals and how they will affect solar PV projects.
Last night, Thursday 13th October, saw The Bristol Energy Network and the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) join forces to present an evening on demystifying the government’s proposed Green Deal and how we can make it work at a local level. Held at the Watershed, in Bristol, the evening brought together community groups from across the city and further afield, including representatives from Bath, Frome, Cheltenham and even London.
MakeyourhomeEco, the Bristol community learning initiative is running two (yes two!) short courses this autumn/winter. Whether you're a morning or an evening person, a complete beginner in all things Eco or have some experience of living a less energy-intensive life, you can benefit in many ways from this engaging, interactive, affordable course which will help you save energy, money and carbon, starting at home.
One course is running on monday evenings at St Werburghs Community Centre from 17th Oct 6.30-9pm
On 16th and 17th April 2011, Easton Energy Group and the Bristol Energy Network supported the Easton/Eastville 'Under The Motorway' community project to spruce up the space beneath the M32 flyover, near to IKEA / Tesco.
The project was coordinated by Simon Dilly, and more info can be found at the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204168106274680
Latest proposals for reducing the feed in tariff (FIT) for large scale PV schemes (over 50kW) have just been published for consultation. The intention is to implement the new rates from 1st August this year:
For large PV installations:
And for farm scale AD installations:
Full details of the Renewable Heat Incentive have been released today on the DECC website:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/PN2011_023/PN2011_023.aspx
Bristol Energy Network has a new website. Take a look and let us know what you think.