Establishing how Bonsall can benefit from community-driven, renewable energy
Meeting covered feasibility study progress and how we report back to the village, feedback from Bonsall Carnival stall and a proposal for a new treasurer. Notes: Discussed analysis of solar generation capacity for community buildings assessed Fed back from conversations with Bonsall people at carnival – a very positive experience! Discussed the possibility of applying … Continue reading Meeting Summary 13 August 2024
Meeting covered feasibility study progress, Bonsall Carnival stall prep and how to find a new treasurer for the group Notes: Discussed data provided by turbine manufacturers Discussed site visits to St James Church and Bonsall Camp (rooftop solar potential) Continued planning for Bonsall Carnival stall Next steps agreed for trying to find a new treasurer … Continue reading Meeting Summary 09 July 2024
Meeting covered progress on the renewable energy feasibility study and community engagement at Bonsall Carnival Notes: Almost all potential renewable energy generation site visits complete John Beardmore (consultant) continuing engagement with planning authorities (Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park), National Grid and organisations that could potentially provide finance / funding for a scheme Planning … Continue reading Meeting Summary 11 June 2024
Meeting covered progress on the renewable energy feasibility study, community engagement ideas and a CPRE National Lottery Fund bid for a village-wide domestic solar audit. Notes: Initial visits done for potential wind / solar generation sites around Bonsall. Initial conversations / visits also done with Bonsall School, St James Church and the village hall and … Continue reading Meeting summary 14 May 2024
Meeting covered village renewables feasibility study progress, success of village Climate Literacy course, and advice for residents on domestic solar and financial support. Notes: Feasibility project site visits now in progress at potential wind and ground-mounted solar locations as well as at community buildings with the potential for solar on the roof. Making progress with … Continue reading Meeting Summary 09 April 2024
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
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 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
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 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
