Environmental AttitudesThe environment is playing an increasingly important role in the way the county council interact with the people of Dorset, and more pressure is being put on organisations to understand and help encourage a shift in the attitudes and behaviours of Dorset residents.In response... read more...
This guide will help you think through the issues associated with developing a hydropower scheme in England and Wales and explain how the Energy Saving Trust and the Environment Agency can help you to develop sustainable hydropower for your home and your community. read more...
This book is designed to explain what community energy projects are and to help readers set one up, but also to celebrate and showcase some of the pioneeringschemes that have been launched so far. These projects should be a source of inspiration for anyone interested in getting... read more...
This Local Government Association renewables website contains a number of case studies of projects. Listed below:Energy planning Stockport’s energy opportunities and policies Mapping the potential for sustainable energy in Cheshire East Biomass Barnsley sets off biomass boilers read more...
The Government has published a document that outlines a number of actions towards achieving a green economy and boosting economic growth in the UK.Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy: Government and Businesses Working Together outlines a number of planned actions towards achieving a green... read more...
The PlanLoCaL website enables users to explore links between low carbon living and other local priorities, such as community buildings, housing and health. The website also hosts over 40 short films and an in-depth resources pack to assist community groups with establishing their own renewable... read more...
Funding revolution is a written guide to establishing and running low-carbon community revolving funds. Forum for the Future wrote it in collaboration with Bates Wells & Braithwaite solicitors (BWB) to show communities how they can use smart finance to kick-start carbon saving projects like... read more...
This research provides a summary of the literature and evidence relating to communityrenewable energy projects. It focuses on the practical examples of community-ownedrenewables, to consider the way they develop, what benefits they bring, how they have beenfunded and how they can be sustained.... read more...
This research investigates the opportunities and barriers for communities to secure at-risk finance for the development of revenue-generating renewable energy projects. Such projects deliver multiple benefits to communities, whilst helping to tackle climate change, increase energy security and... read more...
