Energy Local is a non-profit organisation that has created a way for people to benefit from local clean energy by teaming up with a renewable energy project in their area – it might be a wind turbine, solar farm or hydroelectric scheme – to get a better deal. It enables participating residents to buy renewable electricity […]
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As the UK accelerates its transition to a low-carbon energy system, the question of who owns and benefits from this transformation is gaining prominence on the political agenda. Shared ownership offers a practical and meaningful ways for communities to have a stake in the renewable energy projects that are being developed in their locales. GB
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The sustainability and climate change strategy for education states: “By 2025, all education settings will have nominated a sustainability lead and put in place a climate action plan”. This includes early years settings, schools, multi-academy trusts, colleges, and universities. This article by Carbon Neutral Cambridge details some helpful tips in developing a climate change action
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The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. Grants of up to £25,000 are available. The deadline for applications is 8th October 2025. Click here for more information about grants
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What are they? Smart Meters replace conventional gas and electricity meters and have a communications module which automatically transmits meter readings using mobile phone signals (GSM) via a central hub to your energy supplier at 30 minute intervals. They also send a signal to an in house display (IHD) so you know in real
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An Earth Cafe event, about resources to avoid waste in our area. Location: Prosper Cafe, Ely Thursday 16th May 2024, at 6:30pm It is tempting to think sometimes that everything we own is disposable and replaceable, but everyday items can take a lot of resources and energy to produce. We can’t keep buying new
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Birds, butterflies bees and bats are among the wildlife set to benefit from more than £18,000 in funding from East Cambridgeshire District Council.
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Alongside our monthly Earth Cafes which act as social and networking events where people can learn more about environmental issues, we hold monthly planning meetings. These are intended for people who want to find out how to get involved with the groups activities. So come along if you are interested in: Helping organise the regular
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East Cambs CAN will be attending the Flight Free Live Event in Cambridge at the end of February. Will you come along too? How much does flying contribute to the climate crisis? Is it possible to still go on holiday without getting on a plane? Can my one action make a difference? These are the
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Ely Earth Café Introductory talk followed by discussion over tea and coffee. Prosper café Fresh 16-18 Broad Street, Ely 17th January 2024 18:30 – 20:00 Sign up on Eventbrite:https://tinyurl.com/ElyEarthCafeJan2024
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