This document is an update to the original Renewable Energy Strategy (2005) appendix “Unpacking the Technologies.” Since that time a large amount of useful information on renewable energy technologies has been placed in the public domain and therefore information... read more...
The goal of REScoop 20-20-20 is to promote the renewable energy sources cooperatives model of local citizen involvement in RES energy. The European Union wants more renewable energy production and citizen-led initiatives such as REScoop can help. The project will make an inventory of the existing... read more...
Our woodlands have been established over many years in a relatively stable climate. Tree species selection has assumed that these climatic conditions will remain constant. This key assumption no longer applies.We know our woodlands will be affected.We need to ensure that the forests and woodlands... read more...
‘With an ever changing UK energy landscape, ARUP updated its user friendly timeline to help clients and contacts understand and shape their energy, efficiency and emissions strategy. The recent version reflects legislation updates in The Renewables Obligation, Feed-In Tariff (FIT) rates and... read more...
The unit is supported by the Department of Communities and Local Government for three years and will be delivered by the same partnership of Co-operatives UK and Locality. Modelled on the highly successful Asset Transfer Unit within Locality, the new unit will work with partners to develop... read more...
CSE hosts free wind power webinar On-line presentation followed by Q&A 12 July 2012 CSE hosted a free webinar on 31 July which covered the myths and realities about wind power, as covered in our publication ‘Common concerns about wind power’. read more...
Community Energy ToolkitThis toolkit has been developed as part of the Sustainable Energy Communities project and is intended to bring together practical resources for use by groups in Cornwall and Devon wishing to develop energy projects in their communities. read more...
Planning for climate change – guidance for local authorities is the first sector-led environmental planning guidance of its kind since the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) took effect in March 2012. Developed by the Planning and Climate Change Coalition, who represent over 35 cross-... read more...
‘Planning for a healthy environment: good practice for green infrastructure and biodiversity’, has been published by The Wildlife Trusts and the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), in partnership with a wide range of organisations. It provides guidance for practitioners to... read more...
Robin Walter, of Transition Town Shaftesbury, and Trees for Transition, is co-author with Aileen Shackell of Greenspace Design for Health & Well-being, for this publication published by the Forestry Commission in Spring 2012. This FC Practice Guide will assist healthcare practitioners to... read more...
