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Energy Co-op is up for discussing local renewables

Crispin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:56 +0000

The next meeting of the NHTT’s Energy Group will begin a public discussion about locally-owned renewable energy in our area. NHTT recognises that it is better to begin the discussion now, rather than have developments happen on our doorstep, in which the community has no part.

Therefore NHTT is exploring the idea of an Energy Co-operative that is owned by members of the community. The community invests, and community benefits from the revenue & profits generated. Typically, individual members can invest between £250 and up to £20,000.

Energy 4 All are the organisation in Britain that has pioneered co-operative ownership of renewables, with examples all over the UK including 4 already up and running in Scotland; at Boyndie near Banff, near Fort Augustus in the Great Glen, on the Isle of Skye and at Kilbaur near Golspie.

The meeting will host Energy 4 ALL man Paul Phare. Paul will present the work of Energy 4 All in promoting and enabling community-based energy cooperative projects and we will discuss how their approach might work in our area.

When & Where

Monday 21st May 2012 at 7.45pm. Letham Village Hall

Who’s welcome

All members of the community

More

http://www.energy4all.co.uk/ for more info

Acknowledgement

Paul’s visit is being financially supported by Co-operative Development Scotland

Energy Advisors

louise — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:15:43 +0000

A reminder that the CaRB team are looking for local people who are interested in being trained as Energy Advisors as part of NHTT’s Energy efficiency drive- the CaRB Project.

This would involve about a weeks training, probably in early December, to give advice on measures that people could take in their homes to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Advisors would then promote a package

of specific measures, such as insulation and draught-proofing, to local people in the New Year. This would be a part-time contract so if you are interested, please contact Tom Morton , the CaRB Project Manager by Wednesday 18 November.

The latest Transition Toun Bulletins

Dave — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:12:44 +0000

The latest Transition Toun Bulletins

Bulletin

Energy Group Minutes

Flower Show Schedule

Extraordinary Meeting of Coordinating Group

Bulletin and Meeting info

Dave — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:17:32 +0000

13th July 2009

Below are links to the latest North Howe Transition Toun Bulletin including details of all forthcoming meetings.

If you are looking for more detail on what has been going on then I have attached the Minutes of the last Energy Group, Food Group and Co-ordinating Group Meetings. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Louise the NHTT Support Worker Tel 01337 810225

There is also additional information on The Apple press project.

Please note there has been a change in venue for the Apple Press meeting. The meeting will now be held in the Monimail Tower Project Garden. This can be accessed via doorway in wall across the road from Monimail Village Green. There will be a sign up to point you in the right direction.

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