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Learning from Low Carbon Communities

POSTED BY: AaronGould | ADDED: 23/02/2011

Many communities have taken action to reduce emissions or take direct control of their energy needs, this is your change to lend your knowledge and experience to other communities. The study focuses on Community Energy, but I am keen to have the views and opinions of all communities with an interest in low carbon energy, whether...

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/communityenergy

Renewable Energy Development Loan Fund to be Expanded

POSTED BY: HeidiP | ADDED: 23/02/2011

The Scottish Government announced on 15 February that its existing Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) Loan Fund is to be expanded. From April 2011, CARES will make available £2.4 million to farmers and other land managers for the first time, to assist with the development of renewable energy projects.

http://www.sustainable-scotland.net/news.asp?id=857

The 'gold rush' for hydro power

POSTED BY: Lucky | ADDED: 22/02/2011

Scotland is seeing a boom in small hydro schemes, with scores of streams and rivers earmarked for development. But why has this form of green energy suddenly become so popular? "If you've got the money, you'll get more return on it by investing in hydro than you would on interest in a bank at the moment, and any electricity you use...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-12486420

Survey on fast track review of Feed in Tariffs for community projects | Transition Network

POSTED BY: transitionnetwork | ADDED: 21/02/2011

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http://www.transitionnetwork.org/news/2011-02-17/survey-fast-track-review-feed-t...

Windfarm nimbyism says no at a time when we need to say yes | Maria McCaffery | Environment | guardian.co.uk

POSTED BY: HeidiP | ADDED: 20/02/2011

Maria McCaffery: Nimbyism neglects the demands of energy security, economic growth and climate change in favour of a narrow self interest

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2011/feb/07/windfarm-nimbyism

Community company celebrates as three-turbine windfarm plan could raise £200,000 annually

POSTED BY: energyshareteam | ADDED: 18/02/2011

A community-run company is celebrating after buying land in a Caithness forest which it is hoped will bring them income of up to £200,000 a year. It is now set to press ahead with ambitious plans, which include the operation of a three-turbine windfarm if they are granted planning permission. Proceeds from this and other...

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2141809

We Support Solar » An open letter to Chris Huhne

POSTED BY: Emily | ADDED: 17/02/2011

An open letter to Christ Huhne from We Support Solar urging for fast action and stability on the PV review to protect the emerging Solar PV industry

http://wesupportsolar.net/act-now/an-open-letter-to-chris-huhne/

Demand-side workshop

POSTED BY: Lucky | ADDED: 16/02/2011

Electricity market reform, consultation, DECC, demand-side, Security, affordability, decarbonisation, emand management, demand response, D3, distributed generation

http://www.chpa.co.uk/workshop-demand-side-distributed-generation--the-smarter-s...

Renewable energy could revive council coffers

POSTED BY: LetsAllSaveEnergy | ADDED: 16/02/2011

Councils facing budget cuts could make savings and create jobs by using green energy incentives, says Simon Parker

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2011/feb/16/renewable-energy-ease-co...

The Big Climate Reconnection is on! | Low Carbon Communities

POSTED BY: HeidiP | ADDED: 16/02/2011

West Dorset kick started the action with a very successful public meeting with MP Oliver Letwin, last Friday. New meetings have been organised in

http://lowcarboncommunities.net/2011/02/15/the-big-climate-reconnection-is-on/?u...

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European energy chief puts forward case for funding coal link
@BillOddie navigates the world of the Banking Predators - brilliant spoof - it's a must watch! link
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EU China solar panel trade war looms link
Two firms quit fracking in Poland link
Electric car maker Tesla Motors sparks up first profit link - "The EV's are coming"!
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Price reporting agencies cut out of the loop link
#Green investment bank's chief plans to borrow and raise debt link
RT @guardianeco: Fracking firm's drilling plan unnerves West Sussex villagers link
RT @guardianeco: Shale gas: green groups condemn methane flaring plans for wells link
@eddaveykands stands up to climate change sceptic. Will he rock the boat into action? link
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#Sustainable #cities: cutting emissions and opening up data link
@sheepofjesus Hello there - yes @AA_Members (AA) and also @RAC_Breakdown (RAC) both provide breakdown for EV's.
Prince Charles attacks #globalwarming sceptics link
Car charger group adds power to off-peak ‘smart grid’ project #EV -link
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This isn't the weather we grew up with... John tells it as it is to @Guardian link
@Kevin_McCloud urges builders to gain green skills “outside comfort zone” link
RT @BawdenTom: The Acid Ocean: Arctic’s soaring CO2 leaves fish and hunters gasping for life The Independent link via @In…
@DECCgovuk awards £21million for carbon cutting technologies link
RT @SSE: The @ScottishHydro Gordonbush Wind Farm Community Fund has now awarded £312,000 to local projects across #Sutherland link…
#Solar plane lands in Phoenix link - phew!
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SSE faces Ofgem's largest fine ever of £10.5m fine for mis-selling link
RT @johnvoelcker: "The detractors of electric cars are right. Given their limited range, they can only meet the needs of 90% of the populat…
UK nuclear power plans are 'Soviet', says EU energy commissioner. What do you think? link
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Renewable firms accuse activists of scaremongering biomass - what do u think? Are people just scared of the truth? link
News blog: The biomass industry should come clean about its environmental impact - what do you think? link