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Three community energy events scheduled for this autumn
Three community energy events scheduled for this autumn
29 August 2012
Our team can offer groups free technical and in-depth support which can include site visits, such as this one to Somerton where we checked out the parish and community office
Expanding our support for community energy
13 August 2012
This innovative project to install exterior solid wall insulation on a 19th-century terrace is the kind of thing DECC wants to see more of, and which our resources will support.
Time for communities to 'get Green Deal ready'
24 July 2012
£8million fund for community energy launched
£8million fund for community energy launched
24 July 2012
PV panels doubling up as motorway noise barriers can be found in Germany, USA, Austria and other countries. The M40 Chilterns Environmental Group hopes to bring something similar to the UK (photo: Gehrlicher Solar AG)
Community Energy Challenge
3 July 2012
The Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth installed occupancy sensors in its showers, changing rooms and toilets - good news for members like these watersports enthusiasts
Grant success for dozens of community groups
20 June 2012
An example of one of the many heat maps CSE produced for for the LEAF reports. This one shows the heat demand in a small area of Louth
Delivering Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF) reports
3 April 2012
Entries flood in for CSE's latest support scheme
Entries flood in for CSE's latest support scheme
1 March 2012
Lots of community buildings use old tube lighting which could be replaced with Community Chest grant money to save money and save carbon
Western Power Distribution restocks 'community chest'
15 February 2012
A PlanLoCaL training event in Truro, 2011
Free training in low-carbon community-led planning
3 February 2012
Westmill Wind Farm in Oxfordshire is an excellent example of a large-scale co-operative project
Power, pride and profits to the people with new challenge
31 January 2012
Bristol Green Doors, now in its second year, was just one of 13 CSE-backed projects which was successful in its application for money from LEAF
Local groups successful with LEAF applications
16 January 2012
CSE's latest training events taking place in Somerset will cover finances and planning
Two community training dates in Somerset announced
13 January 2012
Help spread the benefits of draught-busting
Host your own CSE-led draught-busting presentation
13 January 2012
Feasibility studies and energy audits are likely to be significant elements in bids to the Local Energy Assessment Fund
DECC announces £10m fund for community energy
7 December 2011
The new Rural Community Renewable Energy Fund aims to transform community perceptions of renewable energy developments
CSE pressure on community energy risk fund pays off
1 December 2011
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