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There are hundreds of links here to low carbon and local energy projects up and down the country. If you're into R.S.S. feeds and the like, there's less Carbon on these than well scraped burnt toast!
Tuesday 13:29
Community Energy – there’s a lot of it about!The full set of 242 community energy projects funded by DECC to the tune of £10M through the LEAF programme is now out - check out http://ceo.decc.gov.uk/ and they are all on an interactive map at http://www.communitymaps.org.uk/Departmentofenergyandclimatechange.
Even if you were not involved it's worth a look and a quick ...
Tuesday 13:29
Renewable energy – a lot of that too…More renewable energy was installed in the EU in 2011 than ever before but coal-sourced power increased at a faster rate than was decommissioned, according to a new report.
In 2011, 9,616 MW of wind capacity was installed in the EU, making a total of 93,957 MW - enough to supply ...
Tuesday 13:29
Meanwhile back in the dark ages… Nuclear Power? EDF out on their ownAt the LCCN conference Jonathon Porritt described the idea of proceeding with new nuclear stations as ‘unbelievably stupid' and every passing month appears to make the economic case less realistic (but some might say that that has never worried the industry....) while renewables continue to get cheaper. How many gigawatts ...
Tuesday 13:29
Community Energy – there’s a lot of it about!The full set of 242 community energy projects funded by DECC to the tune of £10M through the LEAF programme is now out - check out http://ceo.decc.gov.uk/ and they are all on an interactive map at http://www.communitymaps.org.uk/Departmentofenergyandclimatechange.
Even if you were not involved it's worth a look and a quick ...
Tuesday 13:29
Renewable energy – a lot of that too…More renewable energy was installed in the EU in 2011 than ever before but coal-sourced power increased at a faster rate than was decommissioned, according to a new report.
In 2011, 9,616 MW of wind capacity was installed in the EU, making a total of 93,957 MW - enough to supply ...
Tuesday 13:29
Meanwhile back in the dark ages… Nuclear Power? EDF out on their ownAt the LCCN conference Jonathon Porritt described the idea of proceeding with new nuclear stations as ‘unbelievably stupid' and every passing month appears to make the economic case less realistic (but some might say that that has never worried the industry....) while renewables continue to get cheaper. How many gigawatts ...
01-02-2012 10:23
CSE and Co-op new initiativeThe Centre for Sustainable Energy and The Co-operative have announced a new initiative from which is being launched on February 1st. It's called the Co-operative Community Energy Challenge and forms an integral new element of The Co-operative's Clean Energy Revolution campaign.
The Community Energy Challenge will provide 12-18 months of enterprise ...
01-02-2012 10:23
CSE and Co-op new initiativeThe Centre for Sustainable Energy and The Co-operative have announced a new initiative from which is being launched on February 1st. It's called the Co-operative Community Energy Challenge and forms an integral new element of The Co-operative's Clean Energy Revolution campaign.
The Community Energy Challenge will provide 12-18 months of enterprise ...
31-01-2012 13:27
Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the UK needs to adaptLCCN hasn't done much on adaptation but we should not ignore this:
Defra have published ‘The Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA)' This highlights the top 100 challenges to the UK and our economy of a changing climate and "provides the most compelling evidence yet of the need to increase our ...
31-01-2012 13:27
CAG Oxfordshire NewsHere are some great stories from the CAG Oxfordshire website about Oxfordshire groups who have won LEAF funding to run energy saving projects on homes:
Launch of new fund to save money on fuel bills: Sustainable Wallingford has won an £88,000 government grant to carry out home energy surveys on 300 ...
31-01-2012 13:27
New energy scenarios for EuropeThe final public conference of the EU FP7 ENCI LowCarb Project on March 15, 2012 in Paris, where they will present the results, methods and experience of the Project. For organizations interested in development of their own scenarios and strategies there is a Pre-Meeting March 14, 2012 to discuss ...
31-01-2012 13:27
Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the UK needs to adaptLCCN hasn't done much on adaptation but we should not ignore this:
Defra have published ‘The Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA)' This highlights the top 100 challenges to the UK and our economy of a changing climate and "provides the most compelling evidence yet of the need to increase our ...
31-01-2012 13:27
CAG Oxfordshire NewsHere are some great stories from the CAG Oxfordshire website about Oxfordshire groups who have won LEAF funding to run energy saving projects on homes:
Launch of new fund to save money on fuel bills: Sustainable Wallingford has won an £88,000 government grant to carry out home energy surveys on 300 ...
31-01-2012 13:27
New energy scenarios for EuropeThe final public conference of the EU FP7 ENCI LowCarb Project on March 15, 2012 in Paris, where they will present the results, methods and experience of the Project. For organizations interested in development of their own scenarios and strategies there is a Pre-Meeting March 14, 2012 to discuss ...
24-01-2012 14:28
Conference follow-upThanks for the feedback and comments on the conference. A further request to anyone who took notes in any session or who has comments on sessions please do send us your thoughts to hello@lowcarboncommunities.net
It will all feed into our report on ‘developing local climate partnerships'
24-01-2012 14:28
Community FITS updateVarious people have spoken with staff at DECC a few times over the past few weeks on the phase 2 consultation, and the issue of ‘community definition'. Some relevant points arising may be of interest.;
On the community FiT, they have received a lot of input and don't need more ...
24-01-2012 14:28
Deadline for Climate Week Awards fast approachingThe deadlines for the prestigious Climate Week Awards is less than a week away - 5pm on Monday 30th January 2012. What category will you enter? Best Community Initiative? Best Event? Or maybe Most Inspirational Leader?
Maybe you are involved with an ambitious community energy project or know someone in your ...
24-01-2012 14:28
Major grid development in ScotlandScottish power's plans for grid upgrade (more pylons....?) involve plans (among other things) to connect offshore and onshore wind generation in Scotland of around 11 GW - that's a huge increase! (enough to power over 6 million homes).
http://www.scottishpower.com/PressReleases_2274.htm
24-01-2012 14:28
Conference follow-upThanks for the feedback and comments on the conference. A further request to anyone who took notes in any session or who has comments on sessions please do send us your thoughts to hello@lowcarboncommunities.net
It will all feed into our report on ‘developing local climate partnerships'
24-01-2012 14:28
Community FITS updateVarious people have spoken with staff at DECC a few times over the past few weeks on the phase 2 consultation, and the issue of ‘community definition'. Some relevant points arising may be of interest.;
On the community FiT, they have received a lot of input and don't need more ...
24-01-2012 14:28
Deadline for Climate Week Awards fast approachingThe deadlines for the prestigious Climate Week Awards is less than a week away - 5pm on Monday 30th January 2012. What category will you enter? Best Community Initiative? Best Event? Or maybe Most Inspirational Leader?
Maybe you are involved with an ambitious community energy project or know someone in your ...
24-01-2012 14:28
Major grid development in ScotlandScottish power's plans for grid upgrade (more pylons....?) involve plans (among other things) to connect offshore and onshore wind generation in Scotland of around 11 GW - that's a huge increase! (enough to power over 6 million homes).
http://www.scottishpower.com/PressReleases_2274.htm
17-01-2012 14:26
The LCCN Conference….....seems to have been very popular. We thought it was great and feedback has been very good: 42% of those of you who came enjoyed in ‘very much, 50% went for 'much', the remaining 8% were ‘OK' and no-one didn't enjoy it.
Jonathon Porritt's speech was widely described as inspiring: he ...
17-01-2012 14:26
DECC LEAF fund hugely popularRound 1 of the DECC Local Energy Assessment Fund was very popular with 230+ applications. The down side of this is that there was far more demand than could be met - over twice as much money was asked for as was available. This meant in turn that ...
17-01-2012 14:26
Jonathon Porritt SpeechJonathon Porritt at the Low Carbon Communities Network conference
January 14th 2012
Jonathon gave a speech that was both inspiring and challenging. He started by setting out the barriers we are facing, but also showed ways forward. He spoke for about 20 minutes: his key points were in summary:
All around the ...
17-01-2012 14:26
The LCCN Conference….....seems to have been very popular. We thought it was great and feedback has been very good: 42% of those of you who came enjoyed in ‘very much, 50% went for 'much', the remaining 8% were ‘OK' and no-one didn't enjoy it.
Jonathon Porritt's speech was widely described as inspiring: he ...
17-01-2012 14:26
DECC LEAF fund hugely popularRound 1 of the DECC Local Energy Assessment Fund was very popular with 230+ applications. The down side of this is that there was far more demand than could be met - over twice as much money was asked for as was available. This meant in turn that ...
17-01-2012 14:26
Jonathon Porritt SpeechJonathon Porritt at the Low Carbon Communities Network conference
January 14th 2012
Jonathon gave a speech that was both inspiring and challenging. He started by setting out the barriers we are facing, but also showed ways forward. He spoke for about 20 minutes: his key points were in summary:
All around the ...
10-01-2012 14:31
The LCCN conference – last callOur conference takes place in Oxford this Saturday Jan. 14th. We're expecting 200 people like you and we very much hope that this is going to be an inspiring and valuable event. Our thanks to all those who are helping run the various sessions.
The main focus is on ...
10-01-2012 14:31
LCCN Management Group, Conference and AGMOur conference takes place this weekend. Normally we would include a formal Annual Meeting within that event. However, timings and the sheer number of issues that need discussing has meant that the conference has very little space space / time.
Accordingly we will hold an AGM after the conference. This is ...
10-01-2012 14:31
So where should LCCN focus its’ efforts?Local action on climate takes many different forms from campaigning through awareness to community energy. Our conference is to help you work more effectively, but it's also to help us, as a member-led organisation, work out where we should look to work in future.
A paper on possible ways forward ...
10-01-2012 14:31
Government’s appeal against solar ruling set for 13 JanuaryThe Government's costly challenge to last month's High Court solar ruling will be heard by the Court of Appeal on Friday 13 January. The Government is disputing the High Court's decision that it acted illegally when it rushed through sudden cuts to solar payments. Friends of the Earth and ...
10-01-2012 14:31
The LCCN conference – last callOur conference takes place in Oxford this Saturday Jan. 14th. We're expecting 200 people like you and we very much hope that this is going to be an inspiring and valuable event. Our thanks to all those who are helping run the various sessions.
The main focus is on ...
10-01-2012 14:31
LCCN Management Group, Conference and AGMOur conference takes place this weekend. Normally we would include a formal Annual Meeting within that event. However, timings and the sheer number of issues that need discussing has meant that the conference has very little space space / time.
Accordingly we will hold an AGM after the conference. This is ...
10-01-2012 14:31
So where should LCCN focus its’ efforts?Local action on climate takes many different forms from campaigning through awareness to community energy. Our conference is to help you work more effectively, but it's also to help us, as a member-led organisation, work out where we should look to work in future.
A paper on possible ways forward ...
10-01-2012 14:31
Government’s appeal against solar ruling set for 13 JanuaryThe Government's costly challenge to last month's High Court solar ruling will be heard by the Court of Appeal on Friday 13 January. The Government is disputing the High Court's decision that it acted illegally when it rushed through sudden cuts to solar payments. Friends of the Earth and ...
09-01-2012 11:19
The LCCN conferenceThe conference takes place in Oxford on Saturday 14th January - there's still places because we've got a big venue. DECC are now supporting the conference, our thanks to them, and this means that we will have some funds to cover travel costs for those who need it.
The main focus ...
09-01-2012 11:19
FITs appeal succeedsOn 22nd Dec. the appeal by FoE and others on the FITs changes was was successful. The Judge accepted the challenge that the 12th of December date is unlawful - and ordered it to be struck out of the consultation. See the FoE press release here.
The judge refused ...
09-01-2012 11:19
Reducing CO2 – your PV and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)So you've installed a PV system. You and/or your community have reduced their carbon emissions. But what happens when your low carbon renewable electricity reaches your FIT provider? If they are one of the big six energy companies, most of the electricity they generate will be from coal and gas. ...
09-01-2012 11:19
So where should LCCN focus its’ efforts?Local action on climate takes many different forms from campaigning through awareness to community energy. Our conference is to help you work more effectively, but it's also to help us, as a member-led organisation, work out where we should look to work in future. A paper on possible ways ...
04-01-2012 14:27
The LCCN conferenceThe conference takes place in Oxford on Saturday 14th January - there's still places because we've got a big venue. DECC are now supporting the conference, our thanks to them, and this means that we will have some funds to cover travel costs for those who need it.
The main focus ...
04-01-2012 14:27
FITs appeal succeedsOn 22nd Dec. the appeal by FoE and others on the FITs changes was was successful. The Judge accepted the challenge that the 12th of December date is unlawful - and ordered it to be struck out of the consultation. See the FoE press release here.
The judge refused ...
04-01-2012 14:27
Reducing CO2 – your PV and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)So you've installed a PV system. You and/or your community have reduced their carbon emissions. But what happens when your low carbon renewable electricity reaches your FIT provider? If they are one of the big six energy companies, most of the electricity they generate will be from coal and gas. ...
04-01-2012 14:27
So where should LCCN focus its’ efforts?Local action on climate takes many different forms from campaigning through awareness to community energy. Our conference is to help you work more effectively, but it's also to help us, as a member-led organisation, work out where we should look to work in future. A paper on possible ways ...
04-01-2012 12:22
ConferenceThe LCCN conference is on course to be an excellent event. Local organisations will be joined by key speakers from local councils (Kirklees, Oxford, Easterside) and universities. Other speakers include Becky Willis, authorof the new report on co-ops and energy (see below) and Giles Bristow of Carbon Leapfrog.
To book your ...
04-01-2012 12:22
Energy co-ops reportOne of the most positive aspects of work this year has been the growth of green energy co-operatives. One example is Bath and West Community Energy whose share issue (see previous issues) has now raised over £700,000.
A new report on co-ops, ‘Co-operative renewable energy in the UK. A guide ...
04-01-2012 12:22
Goodbye to 2011A year when LCCN has survived (albeit on a limited budget!) and hopefully played a part in helping develop local action. It's been the year when ‘community energy' has come of age and sometimes it feels as if that, rather than tackling climate change, has been the main focus. ...
04-01-2012 12:22
Towards a shift in valuesA new report from the ‘Common Cause' group suggest that the transition to a sustainable economy will require governments to understand how policy and rhetoric impact public concern about environment and development issues. Supported by WWF-UK and Oxfam, the report argues that past and present political objectives have not ...
04-01-2012 12:22
It’s cold (Shock horror!)…Once again the onset of some colder weather is letting the anti-science lobby claim that this means that the climate isn't changing. Meanwhile, it's the 12th warmest November on record. One researcher points out that the last month the global temperature was below 20th century average was Feb 1985! For ...
20-12-2011 13:23
ConferenceThe LCCN conference is on course to be an excellent event. Local organisations will be joined by key speakers from local councils (Kirklees, Oxford, Easterside) and universities. Other speakers include Becky Willis, authorof the new report on co-ops and energy (see below) and Giles Bristow of Carbon Leapfrog.
To book your ...
20-12-2011 13:23
Energy co-ops reportOne of the most positive aspects of work this year has been the growth of green energy co-operatives. One example is Bath and West Community Energy whose share issue (see previous issues) has now raised over £700,000.
A new report on co-ops, ‘Co-operative renewable energy in the UK. A guide ...
20-12-2011 13:23
Goodbye to 2011A year when LCCN has survived (albeit on a limited budget!) and hopefully played a part in helping develop local action. It's been the year when ‘community energy' has come of age and sometimes it feels as if that, rather than tackling climate change, has been the main focus. ...
20-12-2011 13:23
Towards a shift in valuesA new report from the ‘Common Cause' group suggest that the transition to a sustainable economy will require governments to understand how policy and rhetoric impact public concern about environment and development issues. Supported by WWF-UK and Oxfam, the report argues that past and present political objectives have not ...
20-12-2011 13:23
It’s cold (Shock horror!)…Once again the onset of some colder weather is letting the anti-science lobby claim that this means that the climate isn't changing. Meanwhile, it's the 12th warmest November on record. One researcher points out that the last month the global temperature was below 20th century average was Feb 1985! For ...
20-12-2011 12:21
RURENERAre you a rural community looking to reduce your carbon footprint by introducing energy saving measures in your public and private buildings or by generating your own energy from renewable sources? If so, don't work in isolation - become part of the RURENER Network and get your community on the ...
20-12-2011 12:21
Demand Energy EqualityOur two objectives are: 1) To enable low income households to afford solar PV technologies as there is a growing divergence between those who can afford renewable power. 2) To utilise the potential these technologies offer in reducing household energy demand. Energy demand reduction is possible when people have a ...
20-12-2011 12:21
RURENERAre you a rural community looking to reduce your carbon footprint by introducing energy saving measures in your public and private buildings or by generating your own energy from renewable sources? If so, don't work in isolation - become part of the RURENER Network and get your community on the ...
20-12-2011 12:21
Demand Energy EqualityOur two objectives are: 1) To enable low income households to afford solar PV technologies as there is a growing divergence between those who can afford renewable power. 2) To utilise the potential these technologies offer in reducing household energy demand. Energy demand reduction is possible when people have a ...
14-12-2011 15:31
LCCN ConferenceIt's coming! You're booking - if you've not done so yet then you can do so here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities etc. If you've ...
14-12-2011 15:31
LCCN ConferenceIt's coming! You're booking - if you've not done so yet then you can do so here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities etc. If you've ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Durban – a step forward?The Durban talks end with ‘a late deal' - see the BBC website for a useful analysis: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16124670
This certainly isn't a world-saver. We should all get used to the idea of 3 degrees, not 2.... But a while ago the best that anyone honest and informed really imagined would ...
13-12-2011 12:21
This year’s LCCN conference (Saturday January 14th) is focusing on new partnerships at local levelOn how we can develop strong local coalitions or groupings that link community level action to councils, to emerging community energy groups and social enterprises, to academics and to large and small private sector bodies active in the area. We've got a developing list of great speakers and workshops and ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Welcome to the Low Carbon HubThe new Oxford Low Carbon Hub launched last week, a good example of the kind of cooperation that seems essential in the years ahead. They say that "Our aim is to dramatically cut carbon emissions across Oxfordshire by providing a "hub" where you, communities, can find a route to ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Community FiTs – more ideas and responsesDebate and discussion on the nature of Community FITs continues while people are still feeding in to DECC (until Dec. 23rd)
A major attempt at a ‘Working Definition' for a Community Fit has now been produced by collaboration between Forum for the Future, Community Energy Scotland, the Community and Climate ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Durban – a step forward?The Durban talks end with ‘a late deal' - see the BBC website for a useful analysis: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16124670
This certainly isn't a world-saver. We should all get used to the idea of 3 degrees, not 2.... But a while ago the best that anyone honest and informed really imagined would ...
13-12-2011 12:21
This year’s LCCN conference (Saturday January 14th) is focusing on new partnerships at local levelOn how we can develop strong local coalitions or groupings that link community level action to councils, to emerging community energy groups and social enterprises, to academics and to large and small private sector bodies active in the area. We've got a developing list of great speakers and workshops and ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Welcome to the Low Carbon HubThe new Oxford Low Carbon Hub launched last week, a good example of the kind of cooperation that seems essential in the years ahead. They say that "Our aim is to dramatically cut carbon emissions across Oxfordshire by providing a "hub" where you, communities, can find a route to ...
13-12-2011 12:21
Community FiTs – more ideas and responsesDebate and discussion on the nature of Community FITs continues while people are still feeding in to DECC (until Dec. 23rd)
A major attempt at a ‘Working Definition' for a Community Fit has now been produced by collaboration between Forum for the Future, Community Energy Scotland, the Community and Climate ...
13-12-2011 12:21
A new DECC community energy fundThis week DECC is launching a new £10million fund to support community action on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The ‘Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF)' has an aim of "Seeding community energy action". It aims to help communities to equip themselves to work with the private sector to deliver ...
13-12-2011 12:21
LCCN ConferenceIt's coming!
14th January 2012
Kings' Conference Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford
If you've not booked yet then you can do so by clicking here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities ...
07-12-2011 12:24
A new DECC community energy fundThis week DECC is launching a new £10million fund to support community action on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The ‘Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF)' has an aim of "Seeding community energy action". It aims to help communities to equip themselves to work with the private sector to deliver ...
07-12-2011 12:24
LCCN ConferenceIt's coming!
14th January 2012
Kings' Conference Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford
If you've not booked yet then you can do so by clicking here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities ...
07-12-2011 11:22
FITS review survey analysisA month ago LCCN and others launched a short survey of community energy projects in the light of the FITS review. That survey was hugely successful with over 200 responses.
An analysis of 169 that provide detailed information has been done - many thanks to Joe Bull and Damian Tow ...
07-12-2011 11:22
LCCN conferenceIt's coming! You're booking - if you've not done so yet then you can do so here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities etc. If you've ...
07-12-2011 11:22
New Lottery FundToday sees the launch of the first Big Lottery initiative under our Sustainable and Resilient Communities Strategy.
See:
http://news.biglotteryfund.org.uk/pr_291111_cls_nat_sustainable_living_across_england_?regioncode=-uk
They ask: "Could you help us learn how communities in England can live in a more sustainable way?" If the answer is yes, your community could be one of 10 to receive up to ...
29-11-2011 13:22
FITS review survey analysisA month ago LCCN and others launched a short survey of community energy projects in the light of the FITS review. That survey was hugely successful with over 200 responses.
An analysis of 169 that provide detailed information has been done - many thanks to Joe Bull and Damian Tow ...
29-11-2011 13:22
LCCN conferenceIt's coming! You're booking - if you've not done so yet then you can do so here.
A full agenda is now being prepared. One key theme will be local partnership working around climate change - how low carbon groups work with councils, business, academics, other communities etc. If you've ...
29-11-2011 13:22
New Lottery FundToday sees the launch of the first Big Lottery initiative under our Sustainable and Resilient Communities Strategy.
See:
http://news.biglotteryfund.org.uk/pr_291111_cls_nat_sustainable_living_across_england_?regioncode=-uk
They ask: "Could you help us learn how communities in England can live in a more sustainable way?" If the answer is yes, your community could be one of 10 to receive up to ...
29-11-2011 12:20
LCCN ConferenceBookings are coming in steadily for our conference on January 14th. Places will be limited so don't delay - book soon! We are working to make this an important and valuable gathering of activists working on climate and community energy - if that sounds like you, then we hope ...
29-11-2011 12:20
IPCC Durban meeting – write to Chris Huhne!The climate change talks are imminent - http://www.cop17-cmp7durban.com. While they will not this year lead to any groundbreaking deals, a positive year can set the stage for real progress in the year ahead. Ruth Davis, Senior Policy Adviser, Greenpeace, says that "It's crucial that the UK fights for progress at ...
29-11-2011 12:20
FITS cuts and ‘FIT for purpose’Friends of the Earth state that their lawyers believe the government plans for the FITS cuts are illegal, and they are taking them to court. They state that "Our legal challenge could cost thousands. But it's vital we defend the UK's renewable energy industry which helps cut climate-changing emissions and ...
22-11-2011 13:28
LCCN ConferenceBookings are coming in steadily for our conference on January 14th. Places will be limited so don't delay - book soon! We are working to make this an important and valuable gathering of activists working on climate and community energy - if that sounds like you, then we hope ...
22-11-2011 13:28
IPCC Durban meeting – write to Chris Huhne!The climate change talks are imminent - http://www.cop17-cmp7durban.com. While they will not this year lead to any groundbreaking deals, a positive year can set the stage for real progress in the year ahead. Ruth Davis, Senior Policy Adviser, Greenpeace, says that "It's crucial that the UK fights for progress at ...
22-11-2011 13:28
FITS cuts and ‘FIT for purpose’Friends of the Earth state that their lawyers believe the government plans for the FITS cuts are illegal, and they are taking them to court. They state that "Our legal challenge could cost thousands. But it's vital we defend the UK's renewable energy industry which helps cut climate-changing emissions and ...
22-11-2011 12:25
Sustainable CreditonSustainable Crediton (a Transition Town) has a vision to create a more sustainable community in Crediton and its surrounding area and to help people make the transition to a low carbon future.
With this in mind, in Nov 2010, our Energy Group decided to create a buying partnership for members to ...
22-11-2011 12:25
Sustainable CreditonSustainable Crediton (a Transition Town) has a vision to create a more sustainable community in Crediton and its surrounding area and to help people make the transition to a low carbon future.
With this in mind, in Nov 2010, our Energy Group decided to create a buying partnership for members to ...
15-11-2011 13:27
The LCCN ConferenceThe Low Carbon Communities Conference "New times, new ways forward" is set for the 14th January 2012 at the Kings' Conference Centre, Oxford. Our 2012 annual conference will look at new ways forward for community action in a time of significant economic and social change. National speakers will include Jonathon ...
15-11-2011 13:27
Green Deal and communitiesThere is a range of work being done by communities and local councils as we gear up for the Green Deal. Some LCCN members are actively involved in work that may see active partnerships between the community, the council and a delivery partner. In some cases the community organisation ...
15-11-2011 13:27
FITs updatesThe discussions on FITs and the community tariff continue.
LCCN Management Group discussed this yesterday. We would urge you to take part in the DECC consultation (see previous newsletter) but bear in mind that this runs until December 23rd. We will, over the next week, draw together various papers that ...
15-11-2011 13:27
The LCCN ConferenceThe Low Carbon Communities Conference "New times, new ways forward" is set for the 14th January 2012 at the Kings' Conference Centre, Oxford. Our 2012 annual conference will look at new ways forward for community action in a time of significant economic and social change. National speakers will include Jonathon ...
15-11-2011 13:27
Green Deal and communitiesThere is a range of work being done by communities and local councils as we gear up for the Green Deal. Some LCCN members are actively involved in work that may see active partnerships between the community, the council and a delivery partner. In some cases the community organisation ...
15-11-2011 13:27
FITs updatesThe discussions on FITs and the community tariff continue.
LCCN Management Group discussed this yesterday. We would urge you to take part in the DECC consultation (see previous newsletter) but bear in mind that this runs until December 23rd. We will, over the next week, draw together various papers that ...
08-11-2011 16:30
Friends of the Earth focussing locally and nationallyLast week FoE held a very useful conference on climate change, communities and local councils. A report on this will be available soon. In the meantime, check their work on this at www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/climate/get_serious/info.html
Climate Minister Greg Barker was there defending the FITs cuts. One angle he used was the need to ...
08-11-2011 16:30
New briefings on community energyThe Community Innovation in Sustainable Energy (CISE) project has recently launched three new Research Briefings. They are available at: http://www.grassrootsinnovations.org/Grassroots_Innovations/Briefings.html.
The CISE project is researching the spread of sustainability innovations in the community energy sector. We are a team based in SPRU at the University of Sussex, and CSERGE at the ...
08-11-2011 16:30
More on FITsDiscussions on the FITs changes continue. Some solar manufacturers and installers are planning a legal challenge to the way the government has made these changes. Meanwhile, as per last week's newsletter, LCCN and others are in discussion on our response to the consultation and in particular on what a ‘community ...
08-11-2011 16:30
Greening The Green Deal eventsAs you know the Green Deal is a massive opportunity to reduce our carbon output, create warmer more comfortable homes, and create jobs. The consultation document will be out soon and so we have set up conferences across the country to give you a voice to shape this policy ...
08-11-2011 16:30
Friends of the Earth focussing locally and nationallyLast week FoE held a very useful conference on climate change, communities and local councils. A report on this will be available soon. In the meantime, check their work on this at www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/climate/get_serious/info.html
Climate Minister Greg Barker was there defending the FITs cuts. One angle he used was the need to ...
08-11-2011 16:30
New briefings on community energyThe Community Innovation in Sustainable Energy (CISE) project has recently launched three new Research Briefings. They are available at: http://www.grassrootsinnovations.org/Grassroots_Innovations/Briefings.html.
The CISE project is researching the spread of sustainability innovations in the community energy sector. We are a team based in SPRU at the University of Sussex, and CSERGE at the ...
08-11-2011 16:30
More on FITsDiscussions on the FITs changes continue. Some solar manufacturers and installers are planning a legal challenge to the way the government has made these changes. Meanwhile, as per last week's newsletter, LCCN and others are in discussion on our response to the consultation and in particular on what a ‘community ...
08-11-2011 16:30
Greening The Green Deal eventsAs you know the Green Deal is a massive opportunity to reduce our carbon output, create warmer more comfortable homes, and create jobs. The consultation document will be out soon and so we have set up conferences across the country to give you a voice to shape this policy ...
