Establishing how Bonsall can benefit from community-driven, renewable energy
Meeting covered letter from climate scientist, Bill McGuire, for Mutterings, potential renewables sites, update from Slaley solar project, possible legal structures and Mutterings articles Notes: Discussion of the letter submitted to Mutterings by climate scientist, Bill McGuire Feedback from conversations with owners of potential sites for renewables in and around the village Update from Martin … Continue reading Meeting Summary 06 June 2023
Letter entitled Climate heating by climate scientist, Bill McGuire, published in Mutterings (227 July 23) in response to letter from Mick Moor entitled We Need to Scare the Pants off Them! (226 June 23). Climate heating I write in response to the recent letter from Mr. Moor in June’s Mutterings 226, to set the record … Continue reading Renowned climate scientist supports Bonsall Energy Group
Meeting covered BEG joining CEE and community engagement and awareness raising Notes: BEG has joined Community Energy England. Discussion on different approaches to community engagement and awareness raising (thanks to Amy for offering professional advice!) Peter to write an article on home heating for the May issue of Mutterings
Report by the coalfields regeneration trust
Meeting covered CPRE report published, village questionnaires and the possibility of updating the Bonsall retrofit survey Notes: Presentation of the published version of the CPRE report ‘Bonsall’s Community Vision’ (can be found on the BEG website including an executive summary) Discussion on whether to become a member of Community Energy England Discussion on the design … Continue reading Meeting Summary 27 March 2023
This work is done by Community Energy England, Scotland and Wales and you can download the full report here. The research focuses on progress made in 2021, describes how and why the sector is changing, highlights its potential, and provides a strong evidence base to encourage policy-makers and other stakeholders to create a more supportive … Continue reading Report: Community Energy – State of the Sector 2022
This work was undertaken by the Hope Valley Climate Action Energy Group (HCVA). Click here to download the full report. The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility of installing renewables inHope Valley and try to understand 3 simple questions: How much electricity will we need in Hope Valley as we electrify our … Continue reading Report: Hope Valley Energy and Renewables
Energy Local Clubs allow households to club together to show that they are using local renewable power when it is being generated, and to pay local generators a mutually beneficial price for that power. Energy Local Bridport was the first of such clubs, and went live in 2021. Find out more at their website or … Continue reading Group: Energy Local Bridport
A report co-produced by the CPRE and the village of Bonsall exploring a community vision for renewable energy in the village
Discussed: how to generate widespread community engagement/support; how to ensure that the community benefits from ownership models; research into other relevant schemes; and roles within the Bonsall Energy Group
