The newsletter provides updates on energy efficiency programs and events in South West Scotland. It announces the continuation of the Home Energy Scotland winter campaign to encourage residents to seek advice on reducing energy costs. It also summarizes several recent and upcoming energy efficiency events, including home energy fairs, open days on renewable technologies, and information sessions. Additionally, it highlights new funding available through the Green Homes Cashback Scheme and the launch of the Green Deal program.
The document discusses the challenges of delivering affordable, secure, and low carbon energy for social housing, known as the "energy trilemma". It notes that 85% of existing houses will still be standing in 2050 and most do not meet thermal efficiency targets, requiring retrofitting thousands of homes per year across local authorities. Solutions discussed include improving energy efficiency through insulation, upgrading heating controls, tackling fuel poverty by reducing costs and increasing income, and accessing available funding programs.
Arusha | Jun-14 | Our goal: To eradicate the kerosene lamp from Africa by 2020 Smart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Carbon pricing and small to medium sized businessesTurlough Guerin
This document provides a summary of business news and events in Greater Dandenong, Victoria from June to September 2011. It discusses the success of several recent business events in the region, including the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Platinum Regional Business Awards. It also promotes upcoming events, such as the Shortest Lunch on June 22nd. The document addresses the issue of carbon pricing and its potential impacts and opportunities for small to medium businesses. An expert article encourages businesses to understand how carbon flows through their operations in order to identify risks and opportunities from a future carbon price.
Besafe Launch Presentation Final VersionALFREDWILSON
BESAFE promotes community safety and fire education in Bangladesh and UK Bangladeshi communities. It provides technical training and assistance to areas in need while fostering cooperation between Bangladeshi and British people. BESAFE personnel have international experience delivering fire, safety, and rescue projects. They offer a range of expertise including community safety education, fire safety training, medical response training, and search and rescue training. BESAFE is a non-profit charity that relies on volunteers and donations to undertake their important and life-saving work.
Think Energy Ambassador Training at Wood Quay Venue - March 2014Codema
As part of the Think Energy awareness campaign for Dublin City Council, Codema delivered a training session to Think Energy Ambassadors at Wood Quay Venue in March 2014 with information about the campaign and how staff can make a difference at work in terms of energy conservation.
Renewable Energy - Who Benefits? - Nicholas GubbinsOxfam GB
Nicholas Gubbins, Chief Executive of Community Energy Scotland, talks about who benefits from renewable energy.
The Whose Economy? seminars, organised by Oxfam Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland, brought together experts to look at recent changes in the Scottish economy and their impact on Scotland's most vulnerable communities.
Held over winter and spring 2010-11 in Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow and Stirling, the series posed the question of what economy is being created in Scotland and, specifically, for whom?
To find out more and view other Whose Economy? papers, presentations and videos visit:
http://www.oxfamblogs.org/ukpovertypost/whose-economy-seminar-series-winter-2010-spring-2011/
The document describes various good practices for promoting sustainability from the TrIsCo Project. It includes summaries of 22 different initiatives ranging from "Bite Size Training" which delivers concise sustainability messages, to a "Free Phone Advice Line" that provides impartial energy efficiency advice and assistance accessing grants. The Free Phone Advice Line summary notes that over 1,400 enquiries were received, resulting in over 300 tons of CO2 savings from insulation and solar PV installations. Overall, the document outlines a variety of community-based programs and resources that were effective in increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake.
EEI provides an update on climate change initiatives involving the electric power industry to the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality. Specifically, EEI mentions that (1) it is enclosing information on its member companies' participation in EEI's Power Partners program and two other industry initiatives, (2) several other climate initiatives have been launched by other power sector groups, and (3) EEI will continue working closely with the Department of Energy and other government agencies on developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electric power sector.
The document discusses the challenges of delivering affordable, secure, and low carbon energy for social housing, known as the "energy trilemma". It notes that 85% of existing houses will still be standing in 2050 and most do not meet thermal efficiency targets, requiring retrofitting thousands of homes per year across local authorities. Solutions discussed include improving energy efficiency through insulation, upgrading heating controls, tackling fuel poverty by reducing costs and increasing income, and accessing available funding programs.
Arusha | Jun-14 | Our goal: To eradicate the kerosene lamp from Africa by 2020 Smart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Carbon pricing and small to medium sized businessesTurlough Guerin
This document provides a summary of business news and events in Greater Dandenong, Victoria from June to September 2011. It discusses the success of several recent business events in the region, including the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Platinum Regional Business Awards. It also promotes upcoming events, such as the Shortest Lunch on June 22nd. The document addresses the issue of carbon pricing and its potential impacts and opportunities for small to medium businesses. An expert article encourages businesses to understand how carbon flows through their operations in order to identify risks and opportunities from a future carbon price.
Besafe Launch Presentation Final VersionALFREDWILSON
BESAFE promotes community safety and fire education in Bangladesh and UK Bangladeshi communities. It provides technical training and assistance to areas in need while fostering cooperation between Bangladeshi and British people. BESAFE personnel have international experience delivering fire, safety, and rescue projects. They offer a range of expertise including community safety education, fire safety training, medical response training, and search and rescue training. BESAFE is a non-profit charity that relies on volunteers and donations to undertake their important and life-saving work.
Think Energy Ambassador Training at Wood Quay Venue - March 2014Codema
As part of the Think Energy awareness campaign for Dublin City Council, Codema delivered a training session to Think Energy Ambassadors at Wood Quay Venue in March 2014 with information about the campaign and how staff can make a difference at work in terms of energy conservation.
Renewable Energy - Who Benefits? - Nicholas GubbinsOxfam GB
Nicholas Gubbins, Chief Executive of Community Energy Scotland, talks about who benefits from renewable energy.
The Whose Economy? seminars, organised by Oxfam Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland, brought together experts to look at recent changes in the Scottish economy and their impact on Scotland's most vulnerable communities.
Held over winter and spring 2010-11 in Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow and Stirling, the series posed the question of what economy is being created in Scotland and, specifically, for whom?
To find out more and view other Whose Economy? papers, presentations and videos visit:
http://www.oxfamblogs.org/ukpovertypost/whose-economy-seminar-series-winter-2010-spring-2011/
The document describes various good practices for promoting sustainability from the TrIsCo Project. It includes summaries of 22 different initiatives ranging from "Bite Size Training" which delivers concise sustainability messages, to a "Free Phone Advice Line" that provides impartial energy efficiency advice and assistance accessing grants. The Free Phone Advice Line summary notes that over 1,400 enquiries were received, resulting in over 300 tons of CO2 savings from insulation and solar PV installations. Overall, the document outlines a variety of community-based programs and resources that were effective in increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake.
EEI provides an update on climate change initiatives involving the electric power industry to the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality. Specifically, EEI mentions that (1) it is enclosing information on its member companies' participation in EEI's Power Partners program and two other industry initiatives, (2) several other climate initiatives have been launched by other power sector groups, and (3) EEI will continue working closely with the Department of Energy and other government agencies on developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electric power sector.
The English Garden Company has been caring for gardens in North London for four decades. They were the first and remain the leaders in garden maintenance. They have helped transform client's gardens into some of the finest in the UK. Their bespoke vehicles allow them to bring the garden center to clients' doors, providing all-year color and the latest varieties. A customer testimonial praises their highly professional, friendly, reliable and efficient service.
The Light Years Ahead project replaced over 14,000 mercury vapour street lights with LED lights across nine Western Sydney councils, reducing energy consumption by 77%. A WSROC project team coordinated the project which received $5.2 million in Australian Government funding and $2.8 million from participating councils. The project was a success in demonstrating regional collaboration on energy efficiency, but further opportunities remain to continue transitioning street lighting to LED and negotiate service agreements and pricing with energy providers.
This document provides information about upcoming events in the Hadley Wood community, including an open day for St. Mary's Essendon church on June 9th and the Hadley Wood Association's focus on local affairs and protecting the community. It discusses threats such as a proposed development on the Cockfosters station parking lot and overcrowded events at Trent Park. The Hadley Wood Association is opposing a recommendation to split Hadley Wood from the Cockfosters Ward.
This document provides information for community organizations on how to get involved with Give & Gain Day 2013 in the West Midlands. Give & Gain Day is the UK's largest day of employee volunteering where business volunteers support local schools and community groups. In 2012, over 10,000 employees volunteered through Give & Gain Day, with 600 volunteers based in the West Midlands. Community organizations can propose volunteer projects like painting, gardening, or workshops. Business in the Community will arrange site visits and pair organizations with volunteer teams of 4-50 members. To participate, organizations must have insurance and commit a representative to oversee the volunteer project on the day of the event.
The document provides an update on various community activities and events from the Hadley Wood Association. It discusses the success of the Treegate campaign to preserve trees along the railway. It also announces plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hadley Wood community center, including potential events. Additionally, it provides information on upcoming changes to local rail services as part of a major timetable update.
The document lists various recipients of funds from the State Energy Office and other departments totaling $25,813,200. The funds were used for a variety of purposes including energy efficiency services, consulting, legal services, conference sponsorship, software development, and renewable energy projects. The largest recipients were the State Energy Office, Department of Budget and Finance, and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
CAfS is a non-profit organization working in Cumbria, UK to promote sustainability. Over the past year, CAfS has grown in staff and strategic direction. Its 2015-2020 business plan outlines priorities to extend its work in domestic energy efficiency, community energy projects, and climate change education. Key activities in 2014-2015 included a green building festival, home energy assessments, advice sessions, and supporting various community energy projects. CAfS works in partnership with other organizations on a range of sustainability initiatives.
This document summarizes the experiences of six Scottish families who participated in a campaign to make small lifestyle changes to reduce their environmental impact over the summer. It describes how each family implemented changes like improving home insulation, reducing food waste through better meal planning, switching to more sustainable transportation, and increasing recycling efforts. While they were able to achieve reductions, the minister notes that continued efforts will be needed to meet Scotland's climate change targets.
The meeting agenda included discussing new documentary ideas, updating plans for 2012, and deciding which ideas to pitch in a tutorial with Karin. Karin liked the ideas of eco villages, witchcraft, living off road kill, and co-housing, and encouraged continuing to pursue the 2012 idea. The group split up to research the different ideas in preparation for the next meeting.
The document provides information about various local events, organizations, and businesses in Hadley Wood. It includes summaries of a book about identifying Jack the Ripper, an appeal to support the local St. Paul's Church, a wedding announcement, proposals to improve accessibility at Hadley Wood station, results from a charity golf tournament, and an update on services coming to Chase Farm Hospital.
This document provides an obituary for Hilary Nunn who passed away at age 76. It summarizes her involvement in the Hadley Wood community since moving there in 1973, including managing the Hadley Wood Association Centre for 8 years and being involved with the bridge club, golf club, and WI. It also provides background on her upbringing, career, marriage to Robin, and raising their family together in Hadley Wood and Sierra Leone. The obituary celebrates her full life and contributions to the community.
The document provides an update from the Trustees of the Hadley Wood Association regarding their activities over the past year and plans for upcoming events. It discusses efforts on crime prevention and the Treegate campaign. It announces the 50th anniversary fireworks event and AGM meeting. It provides notices about parking permits required for the school run and an upcoming consultation meeting on the Treegate plans between Network Rail, the Tree Council, and residents.
Andy Murrell, a lighting designer and production electrician based in London, had been growing his long blonde ponytail for 22 years. He decided it was time for a change and to cut his hair to donate it to be made into a wig for Matthew Bourne's productions. Friends set up a fundraising event where donations would go to two charities, Light Relief which supports the entertainment lighting industry, and the RNLI. Andy had his hair cut off on the set of Swan Lake by the head of wigs for the production. Over £3,000 had been raised from donations to support the two charities.
This document provides a summary of the contents of the May 2014 issue of the Hadley Wood News neighborhood newsletter. It highlights upcoming local events like the Hadley Wood Pre-School open house and the Hadley Wood School Summer Fete. It also profiles recent community efforts like new tree plantings, a wildflower meadow project, and local residents who ran the London Marathon for charity.
This document provides information on upcoming changes to the Hadley Wood News publication and website. It will now be published every two months and include past issues online to provide regular updates on the local area. Residents are encouraged to submit articles, photos and event details.
It also includes a history of the Hadley Wood Tennis Club provided by 91-year-old Peter Blackmore who has been involved with the club for over 50 years. He details the original clubhouse and changes over time that led to the current facilities within the Hadley Wood Association center.
Finally, it outlines proposals from Sustrans to complete the walking and cycling path between Hadley Wood station and Waggon Road, including planned path construction and
Managing quality and risk in a prince2 aligned projectsidlko
Sid Tripathi completed a course on Managing Quality and Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project, achieving an overall score of 83%. The course covered topics like Quality in a Project Environment, Quality Management Principles, The Quality Path, Management of Risk, Risk Management Principles, The Risk Management Cycle, and Tools for Managing Project Risks. Sid scored the highest on Quality Management Principles and Tools for Managing Project Risks, achieving 100% and 88% respectively.
El documento habla sobre el uso de dispositivos móviles en el aula. Introduce el tema, explicando que la tecnología es cada vez más importante en la sociedad y la educación. Luego, presenta una serie de escenas donde se entrevista a estudiantes sobre sus opiniones acerca de cómo los dispositivos móviles pueden ayudar en la organización del estudio, los resultados académicos y apoyar a estudiantes con diferentes necesidades. Al final, se resume la información obtenida de las entrevistas.
Green Day is known for their dark, dull colors which give them a distinctive look. They have managed to keep this consistent style over the years to appeal to both long-time fans who grew up with their sound and new, younger audiences. This album cover continues their themes of black and green colors, and features images implying the powerful, electrifying feeling the band's music aims to induce in listeners.
La bitácora describe una clase de tecnología donde se hizo un repaso general de los manejos básicos de Microsoft Word como marcas de agua, selección de texto, fuentes, pies de página y color de fondo. Los estudiantes también aprendieron a poner una página en formato horizontal o vertical.
...si los atributos que se conocen o se le adjudican al tabaco son insinuados -con imágenes- y aceptados -con palabras-, la iniciación en el tabaquismo está en funcionamiento
The English Garden Company has been caring for gardens in North London for four decades. They were the first and remain the leaders in garden maintenance. They have helped transform client's gardens into some of the finest in the UK. Their bespoke vehicles allow them to bring the garden center to clients' doors, providing all-year color and the latest varieties. A customer testimonial praises their highly professional, friendly, reliable and efficient service.
The Light Years Ahead project replaced over 14,000 mercury vapour street lights with LED lights across nine Western Sydney councils, reducing energy consumption by 77%. A WSROC project team coordinated the project which received $5.2 million in Australian Government funding and $2.8 million from participating councils. The project was a success in demonstrating regional collaboration on energy efficiency, but further opportunities remain to continue transitioning street lighting to LED and negotiate service agreements and pricing with energy providers.
This document provides information about upcoming events in the Hadley Wood community, including an open day for St. Mary's Essendon church on June 9th and the Hadley Wood Association's focus on local affairs and protecting the community. It discusses threats such as a proposed development on the Cockfosters station parking lot and overcrowded events at Trent Park. The Hadley Wood Association is opposing a recommendation to split Hadley Wood from the Cockfosters Ward.
This document provides information for community organizations on how to get involved with Give & Gain Day 2013 in the West Midlands. Give & Gain Day is the UK's largest day of employee volunteering where business volunteers support local schools and community groups. In 2012, over 10,000 employees volunteered through Give & Gain Day, with 600 volunteers based in the West Midlands. Community organizations can propose volunteer projects like painting, gardening, or workshops. Business in the Community will arrange site visits and pair organizations with volunteer teams of 4-50 members. To participate, organizations must have insurance and commit a representative to oversee the volunteer project on the day of the event.
The document provides an update on various community activities and events from the Hadley Wood Association. It discusses the success of the Treegate campaign to preserve trees along the railway. It also announces plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hadley Wood community center, including potential events. Additionally, it provides information on upcoming changes to local rail services as part of a major timetable update.
The document lists various recipients of funds from the State Energy Office and other departments totaling $25,813,200. The funds were used for a variety of purposes including energy efficiency services, consulting, legal services, conference sponsorship, software development, and renewable energy projects. The largest recipients were the State Energy Office, Department of Budget and Finance, and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
CAfS is a non-profit organization working in Cumbria, UK to promote sustainability. Over the past year, CAfS has grown in staff and strategic direction. Its 2015-2020 business plan outlines priorities to extend its work in domestic energy efficiency, community energy projects, and climate change education. Key activities in 2014-2015 included a green building festival, home energy assessments, advice sessions, and supporting various community energy projects. CAfS works in partnership with other organizations on a range of sustainability initiatives.
This document summarizes the experiences of six Scottish families who participated in a campaign to make small lifestyle changes to reduce their environmental impact over the summer. It describes how each family implemented changes like improving home insulation, reducing food waste through better meal planning, switching to more sustainable transportation, and increasing recycling efforts. While they were able to achieve reductions, the minister notes that continued efforts will be needed to meet Scotland's climate change targets.
The meeting agenda included discussing new documentary ideas, updating plans for 2012, and deciding which ideas to pitch in a tutorial with Karin. Karin liked the ideas of eco villages, witchcraft, living off road kill, and co-housing, and encouraged continuing to pursue the 2012 idea. The group split up to research the different ideas in preparation for the next meeting.
The document provides information about various local events, organizations, and businesses in Hadley Wood. It includes summaries of a book about identifying Jack the Ripper, an appeal to support the local St. Paul's Church, a wedding announcement, proposals to improve accessibility at Hadley Wood station, results from a charity golf tournament, and an update on services coming to Chase Farm Hospital.
This document provides an obituary for Hilary Nunn who passed away at age 76. It summarizes her involvement in the Hadley Wood community since moving there in 1973, including managing the Hadley Wood Association Centre for 8 years and being involved with the bridge club, golf club, and WI. It also provides background on her upbringing, career, marriage to Robin, and raising their family together in Hadley Wood and Sierra Leone. The obituary celebrates her full life and contributions to the community.
The document provides an update from the Trustees of the Hadley Wood Association regarding their activities over the past year and plans for upcoming events. It discusses efforts on crime prevention and the Treegate campaign. It announces the 50th anniversary fireworks event and AGM meeting. It provides notices about parking permits required for the school run and an upcoming consultation meeting on the Treegate plans between Network Rail, the Tree Council, and residents.
Andy Murrell, a lighting designer and production electrician based in London, had been growing his long blonde ponytail for 22 years. He decided it was time for a change and to cut his hair to donate it to be made into a wig for Matthew Bourne's productions. Friends set up a fundraising event where donations would go to two charities, Light Relief which supports the entertainment lighting industry, and the RNLI. Andy had his hair cut off on the set of Swan Lake by the head of wigs for the production. Over £3,000 had been raised from donations to support the two charities.
This document provides a summary of the contents of the May 2014 issue of the Hadley Wood News neighborhood newsletter. It highlights upcoming local events like the Hadley Wood Pre-School open house and the Hadley Wood School Summer Fete. It also profiles recent community efforts like new tree plantings, a wildflower meadow project, and local residents who ran the London Marathon for charity.
This document provides information on upcoming changes to the Hadley Wood News publication and website. It will now be published every two months and include past issues online to provide regular updates on the local area. Residents are encouraged to submit articles, photos and event details.
It also includes a history of the Hadley Wood Tennis Club provided by 91-year-old Peter Blackmore who has been involved with the club for over 50 years. He details the original clubhouse and changes over time that led to the current facilities within the Hadley Wood Association center.
Finally, it outlines proposals from Sustrans to complete the walking and cycling path between Hadley Wood station and Waggon Road, including planned path construction and
Managing quality and risk in a prince2 aligned projectsidlko
Sid Tripathi completed a course on Managing Quality and Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project, achieving an overall score of 83%. The course covered topics like Quality in a Project Environment, Quality Management Principles, The Quality Path, Management of Risk, Risk Management Principles, The Risk Management Cycle, and Tools for Managing Project Risks. Sid scored the highest on Quality Management Principles and Tools for Managing Project Risks, achieving 100% and 88% respectively.
El documento habla sobre el uso de dispositivos móviles en el aula. Introduce el tema, explicando que la tecnología es cada vez más importante en la sociedad y la educación. Luego, presenta una serie de escenas donde se entrevista a estudiantes sobre sus opiniones acerca de cómo los dispositivos móviles pueden ayudar en la organización del estudio, los resultados académicos y apoyar a estudiantes con diferentes necesidades. Al final, se resume la información obtenida de las entrevistas.
Green Day is known for their dark, dull colors which give them a distinctive look. They have managed to keep this consistent style over the years to appeal to both long-time fans who grew up with their sound and new, younger audiences. This album cover continues their themes of black and green colors, and features images implying the powerful, electrifying feeling the band's music aims to induce in listeners.
La bitácora describe una clase de tecnología donde se hizo un repaso general de los manejos básicos de Microsoft Word como marcas de agua, selección de texto, fuentes, pies de página y color de fondo. Los estudiantes también aprendieron a poner una página en formato horizontal o vertical.
...si los atributos que se conocen o se le adjudican al tabaco son insinuados -con imágenes- y aceptados -con palabras-, la iniciación en el tabaquismo está en funcionamiento
Calendario semanal de trabajo del profesor emilio vergne vélez del 2 al 6 mar...Emilio Vergne
El documento presenta el calendario semanal de trabajo del profesor Emilio Vergne Vélez del 2 al 6 de marzo de 2015. El lunes visitó una cooperativa de ahorro y crédito para promocionar el alcoholado mejorado producido por los socios juveniles. El martes supervisó la evaluación de las operaciones de la cooperativa juvenil escolar. El miércoles los socios mantuvieron el huerto cooperativo y el jueves asistió a un taller sobre juegos infantiles. El viernes los estudiantes visitaron un museo.
La representación testamentaria permite que los descendientes de un heredero o legatario instituido que sea incapaz para suceder puedan ocupar su lugar en la herencia. Existen diferentes posiciones doctrinales sobre los supuestos en los que procede, pero se considera que al menos debe existir un vínculo de familia entre el testador y el heredero incapaz, como ser descendiente o hermano. El fundamento es que se presume que esta es la intención implícita del causante. No obstante, el testador puede disponer expresamente si desea
Este documento describe las bases de la 24a Jornada Matemática de Valencia 2015. La jornada consta de dos fases eliminatorias que se celebrarán el 7 de marzo y el 18 de abril. Pueden participar estudiantes de primaria, ESO y bachillerato matriculados en centros de la Comunidad Valenciana y del extranjero. Las inscripciones se pueden hacer a través del centro escolar o de forma individual y deben realizarse antes del 13 de febrero. Se otorgarán premios a los finalistas y participantes.
NEA Focus - September 2016 (print final)Laura McVeigh
The document provides information about various initiatives and projects related to reducing fuel poverty and promoting energy efficiency. It discusses community briefings and training sessions conducted by the NEA across Britain to help engage priority groups. It also summarizes findings from Smart Energy GB's smart energy outlook survey and partnerships announced to engage the public. Finally, it provides updates from various gas and energy networks on their work to connect households to affordable energy and tackle fuel poverty.
1. The document discusses a project called Reducing Bills by Going Green that aims to help 13 museums in the region reduce energy, waste and water bills and minimize their environmental impact. It provides tips and case studies from an initial knowledge café meeting on improving sustainability efforts.
2. The first knowledge café highlighted common issues across museums like heat losses and identified priorities like motivating staff and improving heating controls. Top tips included using facts and domestic energy savings to encourage staff involvement and emphasizing monetary savings.
3. Support for sustainability efforts is available from organizations like Smarter Working West Midlands which offers free assistance on working practices and premises, and an energy buying group providing competitive energy rate quotes. Upcoming events and funding
This document summarizes the contents of the NEA Focus Issue 9 Summer 2015 newsletter. It announces new staff at NEA and congratulates Helen Roach on her new baby. It advertises a bursary for students to attend the NEA annual conference on fuel poverty, thanks long-time partner GTi Direct for printing the newsletter, and provides an overview of the featured articles which include the Fuel Poverty Monitor 2015 report and winners of the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Awards. It also previews the upcoming NEA annual conference on fuel poverty.
The document describes the Derrington - Way Ahead project which aims to make the village of Derrington more sustainable by reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact. It outlines various projects undertaken as part of this initiative including improving energy efficiency at the village hall, household energy visits, promoting local food, community tree planting, and recycling programs. Over 50 homes received energy assessments and residents reported various sustainable behavior changes like using less car travel and growing their own food. The village hall upgrades generated cost savings and environmental benefits for community users. The broad-ranging community effort has received awards and serves as a model for other towns.
This document provides an overview of the renewable energy sector in Australia through presentations from the Clean Energy Council, Clarke Energy, and a Q&A session. It notes that renewable energy generated 20% of Australia's electricity in 2020 and that investment in clean energy and funding for renewable projects was still available. Opportunities in the sector include innovation and partnerships with experienced local organizations.
Bgc The Green Valleys Llangattock Launch Presentationgreenvalley
The document summarizes the efforts of the community of Llangattock in Wales to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions. It discusses the formation of their Green Valleys group with steering committees and work streams focused on areas like recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and local food. The group has initiated several projects and has aspirations to do more, like install hydro power and start a community farm. Their approach is bottom-up, community-driven, and aims to benefit both current and future residents while creating a self-sustaining low carbon economy.
Bgc The Green Valleys Llangattock Launch Presentationgreenvalley
The document summarizes the efforts of the community of Llangattock in Wales to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions. It discusses how the Green Valleys Llangattock initiative started in 2008 and established a steering group and seven work streams focused on areas like recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and local food. It outlines projects already completed and future goals, which include multiple community hydro schemes, a community shop and biogas facility, and making the community carbon negative. The overall approach is community-driven and aims to benefit both current and future generations through local skills development and a self-sustaining low carbon economy.
Blake Lapthorn green breakfast with guest speaker Gin Tidridge - engaging col...Blake Morgan
B&Q has taken several steps over the past decade to increase social responsibility and engage employees in sustainability efforts:
1) They launched their One Planet Home initiative in 2007 to reduce their environmental impact and help customers do the same.
2) To educate and involve employees, B&Q has offered sustainability training programs, run online and paper campaigns highlighting eco-ideas, and held events like touring an eco-renovated home.
3) This engagement of B&Q's 30,000 employees in sustainability is important for generating sales of eco-products, improving business performance, and strengthening employee recruitment and retention.
We hear our friends and our family asking: What can we do about climate change? Here are some immediate actions you can take. This slidedeck will be revised and updated as more information becomes available.
Common Climate Network is a group of New Zealanders who want to spread positive, concrete actions we can all take in our daily lives to influence system change.
This document summarizes research on sustainable behavior change and its drivers at the household level. It discusses how while household appliances have become more energy efficient, increased usage of appliances has sometimes negated energy savings. It also describes several community-based energy programs in Ireland, including the Power of One campaign, Change.ie, Energy Neighbourhoods, and MOBENAW, which encourages workplace energy savings through donations to charity. Key drivers of energy behavior change discussed include measurement and feedback, social influences, information and awareness campaigns, and incentives.
This document provides tips and information to help businesses reduce their energy costs and increase efficiency during the winter months. It recommends checking heating system settings, temperatures, and insulation and implementing simple measures like closing doors and adjusting timers. More substantial investments like improving insulation could save up to 75% on energy bills according to the document. Proper water heating settings and insulation of water cylinders are also emphasized as ways for businesses to reduce unnecessary energy usage and costs.
This document summarizes an annual conference by AGE UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on the energy trilemma of cost, carbon, and security. It discusses how older people can insulate themselves from rising energy costs. The presentation discusses the high costs of energy for households in the region and the relationship between fuel poverty and rural living. It provides statistics on the number of households in fuel poverty and the annual costs of cold-related ill health to the NHS. Solutions discussed include maximizing income, minimizing costs, home insulation, and accessing support programs.
This document summarizes Richard Davies' presentation to the AGE UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Annual Conference in 2013 on helping older people insulate themselves from rising energy costs. The presentation discusses the energy trilemma of cost, carbon, and security. It provides statistics on energy spending and fuel poverty in Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire. It also outlines various programs that provide support to help insulate homes and lower energy bills, as well as the health impacts of living in cold homes. The presentation aims to inform attendees about the issue and solutions available.
A flagship Maori-community owned Renewable Energy Project in New ZealandKaramea Insley
A Maori community innovative partnership and the start of a journey of both local and national significance that brings together some of the best knowledge in New Zealand the world to design and build a new community owned renewable energy enterprise.
The Hikurangi Foundation and the Kaitiakitanga Project Team have sought to partner with you for the very real purpose of designing a pilot community-owned energy project that can be made a reality within an immediate timeframe.
Community energy is a catchall phrase given to renewable energy generation projects where the means of generation are owned and managed locally.
Community energy delivers multiple benefits including: energy literacy, active local governance, household-linked activities leading to efficiency and health improvements, new jobs, and long-term income streams that can drive local economic development. Community energy is moving to scale in many countries around the world, creating diverse organizational structures and using different technologies along the way.
As an example, the German town of Wildpolsreid (with a population of 2,700) produces 321% of their own energy needs and sells the excess to yield an income of US$5.7 million a year.
The village’s initiative first started in 1997 when the village council decided that it should build new industries, keep initiatives local, bring in new revenue, and not create debt.
Over the past 14 years, the community has equipped nine new community buildings with solar panels, built five bio-gas digesters and installed seven windmills with two more on the way.
In the village itself, 190 private households have solar panels while the district also benefits from three small hydro power plants, ecological flood control, and a natural waste water system.
This project is a flagship project for not only Maori communities but indeed for New Zealand.
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Ecotricity is the UK's first and largest green energy supplier, established in 1995 to help combat climate change by investing customer electricity bills into building new renewable energy sources. As concern over climate change grew mainstream in 2007, Ecotricity saw increased traffic but declining conversion rates due to greenwashing by larger competitors and information overload. Ecotricity responded by improving storytelling through blogs and videos to cut through the noise and emphasizing their unique commitment to building new renewable capacity.
Codestorm is a fulfillment company located in Hampshire, UK that provides various services including warehousing, pick and pack, product and literature fulfillment, mailing services, and event packaging. They aim to be socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. Through a SEEDA Energy Grant 500 program, they implemented lighting improvements recommended by Hendesigns which saved over 3000 kWh of energy per year and nearly £300 in costs, with a payback period of less than 2 years. They plan to continue converting other areas to reduce energy usage and costs further.
Keegan is an experienced freelance communications consultant who assists PR and communications agencies. He specializes in media campaigns, strategic thinking, copywriting, and project management for events. Some of his recent projects include launching EE's 4G service, growing sales for a green energy supplier, and raising awareness of an energy saving initiative through effective PR. He has expertise in B2B, consumer, CSR, and public awareness campaigns.
The Small Wind Co-op is setting up 3 medium-scale wind turbines in Wales and Scotland to generate renewable energy. Members can invest minimum £100 to earn 4.5-6.5% returns, use the generated electricity, and support local community funds. Risks include lower than projected wind, inflation, and electricity prices, but the co-op aims to minimize risks and maximize returns and community benefits over the 20-year project period.
The document discusses a meeting between the Highland Senior Citizens' Network and the Care Inspectorate. It provides quotes from both organizations about improving standards of care for the elderly in homes and communities. The Care Inspectorate inspects homes annually and can issue requirements, notices, or propose closure for those not meeting standards. The Network supports excellent care and working with the Inspectorate. It also discusses the Network's participation in a hiking challenge to raise funds and concerns about delays in home care assistance.
1. Keeping in Touch
News from your local Energy Saving Scotland advice centre
South West – Edition 7 - January 2013
Home Energy Scotland Winter Green Homes Network Events
Campaign
The Green Homes Network was
The Scottish Government recently launched last year and this was the
launched a new TV campaign to first time that these events had been
encourage enquiries through the run. The local events included our
Scottish Government’s Home Energy Home Energy Fair in Ayr, a “Pop Up”
Scotland hotline on 0800 512 012. Advice Hub in Dumfries, Green
Homes Open Day Ayrshire and Doors
The campaign reverted to using the Open Day Dumfriesshire.
Welcome to the latest edition of our familiar brand of the ‘Woolly Hat’
newsletter. Since the last edition I’ve that developed high levels of The events proved popular resulting
been out and about speaking with awareness and recognition through in 80 visits to homes throughout
elderly forums, health groups and last winter’s campaign. The TV Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
social work teams. I’m finding I’m advert is very similar to the one Those attending found it useful to
now getting requests to attend some previously aired. see first-hand the technologies
groups for a second time as it’s been available and to learn about the
a couple of years since my last visit. The main focus of this campaign is to experiences of others who had
The support available does change make Scots aware of the support installed a renewable technology.
frequently as does individuals that is already in place to help them
circumstances, so it’s good to refresh reduce their home energy costs and
things. I’ll be continuing to focus on stay warm. We’d like to ensure as
engaging with working age families many Scots as possible benefit from
throughout the rest of the winter, as help this year.
awareness levels of the support
available can sometimes be lower. I’m available to attend and give a
brief about this change and the other
Recent Home Energy Scotland TV services we provide. Should this be
adverts have providied a boost to of interest or you require more
our inbound enquiries. So please leaflets please get in touch on 01292
encourage friends, family and 525529 or
colleaugues to get in touch to see neil.grant@sw.energysavingscotland.
what advice and support we can org.uk.
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2. News from your local Energy Saving Scotland advice centre
Free insulation for South West Electric Vehicle Event - Kilmarnock Upcoming Energy Efficiency Events
homes – still available
Energy Saving Trust recently held an If your New Year’s resolution is to
The response to the Free Insulation Electric Vehicle (EV) event to save money you could make the
Scheme has been a little slower over increase awareness of the range of switch to a more affordable source
the last couple of months than financial support and funding of heating. Come along to our
expected and for this reason we are currently available in Scotland and to Energy Exhibition on Saturday 26th
still encouraging South Ayrshire give individuals the opportunity to January at the Fenwick Hotel
and Dumfries & Galloway residents test drive an EV. (Junction 8 M77), 10.00am to
to get in touch if they think their 3.00pm to find out about the
home requires cavity wall, loft or loft 25 organisations attended with over support on offer.
top-up insulation. 40 individuals in attendance. Those
attending heard from a range of We’re also holding energy surgeries
It’s important to note that the speakers including a real life example on Monday 28th January, 1.30pm –
Scheme is not means tested in any of how an EV has benefitted a 4.00pm at Girvan Community Centre,
way, so anyone who lives within Scottish organisation. A variety of Wednesday 30th January 1.30pm –
either of the local authority areas vehicles were available to test drive 4.00pm at Kirkudbright Library and
can apply regardless of age, income on the day including the Nissan Leaf, Saturday 2nd February 2.30pm-
or whether they own or rent their Mercedes Vito van, Citroen C-Zero, 4.30pm at Stranraer Library. Please
home. Funding is limited, will be Renault Twizzy and Peugeot Ion. come along to find out more about
used on a first come, first served affordable heating and energy
basis and the deadline for Those attending highlighted the efficiency at home.
applications is 1st March 2013. rising price of fuel as a key concern
and with the cost of Electric Vehicles
as low as 2p per mile it certainly
piqued quite a bit of interest.
Organisations attending also
suggested that with an increasing
emphasis being put on corporate and
social responsibility, standing out
from the crowd by demonstrating
their green credentials was also
important.
New funding spotlight - Green
The Green Deal has arrived
Homes Cashback Scheme
The Green Deal is a new way for
The Scottish Government is offering owners and tenants to pay for home
owner occupiers, private and social improvements. It can help you make
tenants and private sector landlords energy-saving home improvements,
up to £500 towards energy efficiency like insulation, to make your home
measures that are recommended in more comfortable. This scheme lets
either their Energy Performance you pay for some or all of the
Certificate (EPC) or Green Deal improvements over time on your
assessment. electricity bill. Repayments will be no
In addition to this £500, individuals more than what a typical household
are entitled to claim up to £100 should save in energy costs.
towards the cost of an EPC or Green Assessments can be done now and
Deal assessment being completed you can get a Green Deal from 28th
before and/or after installation. Only January 2013.
one voucher can be applied for per
property.