community action to reduce energy use

Energy Group

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One of the major challenges for the Energy Group is to inform ourselves about renewable sources of energy, and how best these could be introduced to create a more sustainable Tunbridge Wells. An energy monitor is available for loan, on request.

Location: Tunbridge Wells
Members: 26
Latest Activity: Apr 2

Update on the Energy Group

The Energy Group held a successful (despite the bomb-scare in the Town Centre)Renewable Energy Fair on Sat 30 October at the Camden Centre, Tunbridge Wells on the theme "Make energy, make money!"

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Renewable Heat Premium Payment

The Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme will run from 1 August 2011 – 31 March 2012. Find out more here…Continue

Started by Sue Aug 15, 2011.

Thermal Image Camera

Transition Haddenham has been awarded a grant of £2250 for purchase of a thermal image camera and training for 2 people. This is an extension of last year's project when volunteers using a TIC on…Continue

Started by Philip Clarkson Webb Feb 14, 2011.

Why should you choose an independent renewable energy consultant. A case study. 2 Replies

Here's a link to a true story on the issues with some installers.... BEWARE!!!

Tags: consultants, viridis, energie, renewables, rhi

Started by Barry Nutley. Last reply by Barry Nutley Oct 14, 2010.

Pathways to 40% cuts in energy use 1 Reply

This 10-page research paper from FoE (www.foe.co.uk/resource/reports/carbon_descent_revised ) maps a pathway for energy…Continue

Started by Philip Clarkson Webb. Last reply by Andrew H Lohmann Jul 24, 2010.

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Comment by Sue on April 2, 2012 at 11:45: Changes to Feed-in-tariff for solar PV from 1 April 2012 http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/pn12_035/pn12_035.aspx

Comment by Tim Woodman on January 21, 2012 at 16:53: I have an ebook on building rocket mass heaters, if anyone would like to read it then get in touch and I will send it to you.

Comment by Tim Woodman on January 18, 2012 at 15:52: I am interested in building a RMH myself as a challenge, would anyone like to help me? It could grow into a business I think.

Comment by Tim Woodman on January 18, 2012 at 15:50: Rocket stoves are wonderful, a few bricks and you have a very fierce flame to cook anything with not a lot of kindling.

Comment by Sue on January 18, 2012 at 10:41: This looks brilliant. I made a little rocket stove at the southeast TT camp in October, but this takes the concept so much further. Thanks Tim

Comment by Tim Woodman on January 17, 2012 at 17:14: Here is a link for you about Rocket Mass Heaters. They use 1/2 the wood that wood burners do and you can heat water and generate DC power as well.

http://www.richsoil.com/rocket-stove-mass-heater.jsp

Very easy, quick and cheap to build, if you scrounge the components it is possible to make one for nowt.

Comment by Sue on January 6, 2012 at 12:51

In May 2011 Kent County Council commissioned AECOM to test and confirm the availability of renewable resources in the county and consider the likelihood of these resources being developed. AECOM were also asked to consider the role of different partners in their delivery and the wider community and economic benefits which can accrue from their deployment.

The study has now been completed and AECOM's findings and recommended actions are available below. The findings of the study, maps and recommendations do not represent the views of the county council on deployment of renewable energy at this stage.

Read the full reports at http://www.kent.gov.uk/environment_and_planning/environment_and_cli...:

Comment by Sue on November 24, 2011 at 11:15: DECC interactive maps

at Local Authority level showing

Cavity wall and loft insulation
Fuel poverty
Domestic solar photovoltaic installations
Gas and electricity consumption

Comment by Sue on July 26, 2011 at 12:55: Read about the increase in Solar panel installations here

http://www.avcgroup.co.uk/news/industry-news/solar-panel-take-up-le...

and here
http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/11/meeting-energy-demand/renewab...

Comment by Sue on July 6, 2011 at 18:28: KCC Renewable Energy Report 2010 can be found here https://shareweb.kent.gov.uk/Documents/council-and-democracy/select...

None of the T Wells schools appear to have responded to the survey.

Howard Lee and Ian Smith contributed by attending hearings.