Author: Pete Masters

Home Upgrade Grant Scheme available for ‘off-gas’ communities in Derbyshire Dales

by Pete Masters

Derbyshire Dales District Council are looking to connect with people in the community who might benefit from home upgrade funding – could cover insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, for example. Do you know anyone in Bonsall (or elsewhere in Derbyshire Dales) who meets the criteria below? If yes, they can apply online through the Derbyshire … Continue reading Home Upgrade Grant Scheme available for ‘off-gas’ communities in Derbyshire Dales

BEG secures grant for renewable energy feasibility study

by Pete Masters

Bonsall Energy Group is delighted to announce that we have successfully secured a grant from the Midlands Net Zero Hub’s Community Energy Fund to conduct a feasibility study, exploring in detail which renewable energy generation options would benefit the village and the parish.

Free, certified Carbon Literacy course for local residents

by Pete Masters

Bonsall Energy Group is delighted to offer local people access to a free, certified Climate Literacy course. The one day course will take place on 23 March at Bonsall Village Hall. The Climate Literacy course takes participants through a series of modules, covering the basics of climate change, climate equity & carbon footprints, achieving a … Continue reading Free, certified Carbon Literacy course for local residents

Bonsall ‘highly commended’ by Community Energy England

by Pete Masters

Bonsall Energy Group is happy to report that the village, alongside the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) and another community in Woodsett, won an award at the Community Energy England Awards in November! We were ‘highly commended’ for our collaboration on the Community Energy Vision project (the report for which can be found here). … Continue reading Bonsall ‘highly commended’ by Community Energy England

Meeting Summary 01 August 2023

by Pete Masters

Meeting covered departure of Wendy and Peter from the group, legal entity options, potential sites for renewables. Notes: Thanks due! The group would like to thank Wendy for all of her time, work in supporting the CPRE study, and forming and then guiding the group to the point it is at now – and to … Continue reading Meeting Summary 01 August 2023