Whittonstall Public Meeting
January 26th, 2010 by jonathan On the 25th of January at the Anchor Inn, David Lacey of CES delivered a presentation outlining the plans for a renewable technology project at the request of UK Coal. The project has now moved into a consultation phase, where members of the community can talk to representatives of CES regarding renewable options for the village and individual homes. A copy of the presentation can be downloaded by clicking this link: public presentation. Please direct any queries to Jonathan Cripps (jonathan.cripps@communityenergysolutions.org.uk or 0191 537 7230) or Sharon Lashley (sharon.lashley@communityenergysolutions.org.uk or 0191 537 7232). |
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CONFERENCE ON HEAT-PUMP TECHNOLOGY USING MINEWATER
January 26th, 2010 by jonathan CES would like to publicize the following event, which will explore the use of heat-pumps using water in abandoned coal mines as a form of sustainable heating. The event is hosted by the National Coal Mining Museum for England in Overton, West Yorkshire (website) on the 22nd of February, 2010. If you are interested in attending this event, please download the information and contact details by clicking here: NCMM Heat Pump Conference. Please direct any enquiries to Maggie Heaton at the National Coal Mining Museum: maggie.heaton@ncm.org.uk |
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Community Energy Groups join forces to announce multi million pound contract
January 18th, 2010 by jonathan With the pressure of national and international targets to reduce carbon emissions and increasing levels of fuel poverty in the UK, two non-profit distributing organisations have joined forces to turn parts of the UK into renewable energy microgeneration hot spots. Community Energy Solutions (CES) and Renewables East, are celebrating the successful completion of a tender process for suppliers of air-to-water heat pumps. Both parties aim to bring affordable and environmentally-friendly warmth into up to 2,500 homes by introducing renewable heating systems and insulation measures. The contracts, for the supply and distribution of air source heat pumps, are worth an estimated £3.75 million and will result in the lives of a large number of households being improved by providing a cleaner and more cost effective source of space heating and domestic hot water, reducing the carbon footprint of whole regions. Air-to-water-heat pumps provide a low carbon, cost effective heating solution by extracting the heat from outside air and using it to heat homes. |
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Sunbeam House, Wallsend
December 29th, 2009 by jonathan This property was formerly the caretaker’s home at the Richardson Dees School in Wallsend. It was originally a small, two bedroom, detached solid wall house and, prior to the refurbishment (see below), was heated by a conventional gas fired central heating system.
North Tyneside Council wanted to create a showcase dwelling with the smallest possible carbon footprint. To show what can be done with older, hard to treat properties, it was decided to utilise the maximum amount of renewable energy technology. |
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Air source heat pumps take the Apple!
December 22nd, 2009 by penny East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) in partnership with Community Energy Solutions (CES) have been awarded a Green Apple Environment Award for their renewable heat partnership scheme and are delighted to have brought the coveted award back to the region. The Apple was scooped for a joint project which has brought hundreds of householders across East Riding warmer and greener homes through the provision of renewable heating and insulation measures, and advice. The Community Energy Renewables Project, lead by Community Energy Solutions (CES), aims to reduce levels of fuel poverty in rural East Riding of Yorkshire, to increase the profile of air source heat pumps and to encourage more people to see them as an alternative when their heating system needs replacing. |
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New Wortley resident celebrates hat trick of fortunes in a year
December 22nd, 2009 by penny
A New Wortley resident has had the most memorable year in a long time… Not only has Diane Willey of Clyde Walk just retired from her council job after 34 years service, and celebrated her ruby wedding anniversary, she has also had gas fitted to her home allowing her to have central heating for the first time in her 65 years. New Wortley in Leeds is the first area of many that is to benefit from the partnership between Northern Gas Networks and Leeds-based community interest group Community Energy Solutions (CES). |
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Richmondshire is set to benefit from renewable heating scheme
December 22nd, 2009 by penny Householders in Richmondshire are to benefit from warmer homes following the installation of an air source heat pump in a Scorton home. The project, which aims to bring renewable heating systems and insulation measures into whole communities, will be lead by Community Energy Solutions (CES) in partnership with Richmondshire District Council (RDC) and Vale & Dale Home Improvement Agency. The council has given the project its seal of approval after CES arranged a demonstration installation for a council house in Scorton, thus enabling the partnership to move into selected wards within Richmondshire. |
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Fuel Poverty Tackled with Fryston Residents
December 22nd, 2009 by penny A village in Wakefield is the newest community to join the fight against fuel poverty, welcoming the opportunity of affordable warmth offered to them by Community Energy Solutions (CES) and Northern Gas Networks, thanks to Wakefield Council and the financial support of Yorkshire Forward. Work is underway in the village of Fryston, as part of Wakefield Council’s work with CES who are laying gas mains and services within budget. Through working with Yorkshire Forward and Northern Gas Networks the partnership has made significant savings on the project which is part of the wider regeneration plans for the area. |
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CES welcomes new Project Finance Officer
December 18th, 2009 by penny Community Energy Solutions has appointed Penny Stobbs of Washington into the role of Project Finance Officer as part of our commitment to bring mass market renewable technology to the region.
Penny, who brings to the role over 24 years of experience in finance and planning in both the public and private sectors, is delighted with her new position. She said: “I have always worked directly with local communities, from raising bike safety awareness with young children to charity fundraising. Having lived in the South East for 30 years, it’s great to return to the North East and get involved with a project like CES.” |
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Mobilisation of Micro Renewables – A Business Opportunity
December 10th, 2009 by penny Introduction of the Micro Renewables event on November 5th 2009 by Chief Executive Officer Chris Leek. Climate Change is a major concern in the UK at local, regional and national levels. Tough targets have been set to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and the North East is leading the way in meeting these challenges head on. CES is at the forefront of the region’s drive for the use of renewable energy technologies. Air Source Heat Pumps are one such technology; they extract heat from the air and pass it into a central heating system providing cheap clean energy. CES has identified 25,000 North East homes which could benefit from this technology. |
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