Pete Masters

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

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 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? No mains gas heating system (ie. using electricity, solid-fuel, … Continue reading Home Upgrade Grant Scheme available for ‘off-gas’ communities in Derbyshire Dales

BEG secures grant for renewable energy feasibility study

March 19, 2024 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.

Meeting Summary 13 February 2024

February 13, 2024 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered CEF application resubmission, BEG membership, the Bonsall Climate Literacy course and Climate Awareness sessions. Notes: Following clarifications requested by the Net Zero Hub Midlands board, BEG’s Community Energy Fund proposal has been redrafted. To be resubmitted this week. Discussion on community solar options and engagement with community and commercial buildings. Some interesting schemes … Continue reading Meeting Summary 13 February 2024

Free, certified Carbon Literacy course for local residents

January 22, 2024March 17, 2024 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

Meeting Summary 12 December 2023

December 30, 2023 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered CEF funding application progress and BEG membership process Notes: Community Energy Fund application progress review. Deadline set for final draft to be sent to Net Zero Hub for review 24 Dec 2024 Discussion on BEG membership process, including membership application and one-off membership fee amount Initial discussion on value of VAT registration for … Continue reading Meeting Summary 12 December 2023

Meeting Summary 14 November 2023

December 30, 2023 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered Community Energy Fund proposal drafting and discussion on Big Solar. Notes: Discussion of Community Energy Fund (CEF) application and delegation of responsibility for the drafting of different sections Plan made for researching and engaging potential lead consultants for the above Discussion on need for better engagement with Bonsall-related social media (particularly Facebook & … Continue reading Meeting Summary 14 November 2023

Bonsall ‘highly commended’ by Community Energy England

November 21, 2023 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 17 October 2023

October 24, 2023November 20, 2023 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered registration progress, chair selection and potential funding opportunities Notes: Registration of Bonsall Energy Group as a community benefit society all on track. Just awaiting documentation. Chris Broome was approved as BEG chair Funding for the feasibility study was discussed and the Net Zero Hub’s Community Energy Fund was identified as a priority Pete … Continue reading Meeting Summary 17 October 2023

Meeting Summary 12 September 2023

September 19, 2023November 20, 2023 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered resgistration and structure of community benefit society, funding and potential future collaborations Notes: Community benefit society registration for Bonsall Energy Group underway. Mike Lynch volunteers to be treasurer – approved by all present Pete volunteers to be secretary – approved by all present Discussion of potential future collaboration with Collins Earthworks on the … Continue reading Meeting Summary 12 September 2023

Meeting Summary 01 August 2023

August 13, 2023November 20, 2023 by Pete Masters

Meeting covered departure of Wendy and Peter from the group, legal entity options, potential sites for renewables. Notes: Big news! Wendy and Pete are leaving BEG as they have found a property in Wales. Discussion on transition of BEG once they are gone Discussion of legal entity and constitutional options. Decision to register a new … Continue reading Meeting Summary 01 August 2023