Community Energy England recently undertook a survey about community energy. You can find the results here
Plymouth Energy Community working with Four Greens Community Trust has just turned on a 4.1MW solar array at Ernsettle. More info
Community Energy: Widening participation in the new era of local energy April 27th, 10.00-16.45, London. Organised by the IPPR and Citizens Advice. More info
The Monkerton Story: Read about a local district heating project (2800 houses) completed without subsidy.
Jonny and the Baptist THE END IS NIGH, about climate change, family, friendship, political action and environmental disaster. Exeter’s Bike Shed Theatre from Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th May. Flyer.
Community Energy Markets Conference: Where Communities Meet Markets Wednesday 20th April, Steam Museum, Swindon.Reduced rates for all those involved within a Community Energy Group! Reduced rates from £80.00 (ex VAT) to £55.00 (ex VAT) for all involved in community energy with promotional code: 7002 More info
World’s largest floating solar farm prepares to power up in London
23,000 panels will produce about 6.3MW when it’s turned on later this month
The planned nuclear power station at Hinkley is being regarded by many as a looming disaster. The power plant’s already 8 years overdue. And by the time it’s finished, it’ll be the most expensive object on earth. All this while the government is cutting support for renewable energy — even though the cost of solar and wind power continue to fall. Greenpeace have organised a petition, who can sign it here
Check out Regen SW ‘Powerculture‘- all about art and energy events and much much more. Includes advance notice of Feeding the insatiable – real and imagined narratives of art and energy for a troubled planet – a creative summit November 9 -11 2016 Dartington Hall, Devon, England. Proposals need to be submitted by May 8th. <ahref=”http://artenergysymposium.info/about/”>More info
