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2016
Long Term Aim
- Crediton and the surrounding areas to have an exemplary
ecological footprint, lower than required to meet the aims of the
Paris agreement.
- New buildings powered by renewable energy, super-insulated and
equipped with water conservation devices. All future building after
2030 will be zero carbon.
- Old housing stock meets exceeds environmental standards,
through widespread deployment of the most important energy
reduction methods and technologies.
- Citizens in Sustainable Crediton's catchment area are well
informed both on fuel poverty and environmental grounds regarding
energy demand, how to minimise it, and the most sustainable options
for supply.
- Relevant local officials and politicians (parish, town,
district, and county) are successfully delivering green housing and
holistic, sustainable energy and water services, and managing
community demand. These officials are informed, supported, and held
to account by Sustainable Crediton.
2016 Activities
a) Participate in the AD plant, Creedy Bridge and Tarka View
planning processes.
b) Contribute to the sustainability sections of the Crediton
Neighbourhood Plan
c) Negotiate an affinity scheme with Good Energy similar to the
one we have with Ecotricity and promote the affinity schemes to our
supporters
d) Investigate the feasibility of joining the Fuelling
Connections scheme. This will involve seeing what resources in
terms of people/time we would need to implement such a project and
how success would be measured. If it looks feasible then we would
have to recruit a new volunteer to run the programme.
e) Contact various organisations ( eg CAB, Food Bank, Credit
Union, Senior Voice, Age Concern etc) with a view to promoting the
Cosy Devon central heating offer. This will be done either as
part of Fuelling Connections or as a seperate activity.
f) Promote draught exclusion in homes.
g) Investigate and test a traffic light system for indicating to
domestic consumers the times of peak electrical power demand. To
encourage domestic consumers to switch their electrical power
demand to off-peak times.
14th December 2016
Notes from meeting
1. Present
Tom, Charles, Ed, John B and guests Kirsty Tooke (DARE), Chris
Shears (Economic Development Officer at MDDC) and Mike Watts (
Precisely So - working with Tom)
2. Introductions
(i)
Kirsty explained that DARE had a community energy support programme ...
30th November 2016
The government needs to listen to the people.
Support for fracking in the UK is at an all-time low. Despite
the government backing fracking wherever it is proposed,
people and communities object to it.
After the ratification of the Paris climate agreement the UK
government needs to take action and keep fossil fuels in the ground
by banning fracking in the UK.
More than 200 areas of the UK are earmarked for possible
fracking - let's stop it now before the floodgates open.
Ask the government to listen to people and
ban fracking now.
20th November 2016
Ecotricity was founded in 1995 as the world's first green energy
company and now supplies almost 200,000 customers across Britain
from a growing fleet of wind and sun parks. Ecotricity is a
'not-for-dividend' enterprise that, on average over the last eleven
years, has invested more per customer in ... 28th October 2016
Have you heard about the campaign to divest from fossil fuel
investments and wondered what it is all about? If so this article from the Guardian explains it all.
The Devon Pension Fund for Devon Councils managed by Devon
County Council is believed to invest a huge £215,549,000 in Fossil
Fuels. The ... 30th August 2016
Plans for a Shale Wealth Fund were announced in last year's
autumn statement with proceeds expected to be shared between
community trusts and local authorities. However, the Shale Wealth Fund Consultation launched on 8
August 2016 includes the possibility of funds being paid directly
to local resid ...
31st July 2016
Last week saw a huge moment for people power.
Despite French energy company EDF voting in favour of pushing ahead
with Hinkley nuclear power station, the British government is now
dithering. They announced they won't make a decision on the
controversial nuclear plant until the autumn.
Together we've put the government on the back
foot. And right now we've have a new opportunity to pile
the pressure on, making sure Hinkley is finished for good.
Nearly 150,000 people have signed our petition demanding the
Chancellor, Philip Hammond, drop Hinkley and invest in renewables
instead. Can you share the petition with your friends and
family and help us reach 200,000 before the government
makes its final decision?
Your friends can sign here:
https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/share-hinkley
28th June 2016
Planning Application for Construction of an anaerobic digestion
plant at Lords Meadow Industrial Estate
Application reference 16/00825/MFUL
Sustainable Crediton Energy Group supports anaerobic digestion
to treat and recycle farm wastes and in the process to provide a
source of renewable energy ei ... 31st May 2016
You might be surprised to read
that the RSPB's work is far broader than nature reserves and Big
Garden Birdwatch. The RSPB has just launched a new report showing
how the UK could transform its energy system and meet its 2050
climate targets in harmony with nature whilst remaining affordable
and sec ...
31st May 2016
Add your name to the People's Declaration. Say no to
fracking.
North Yorkshire County Council have said Yes to dangerous
fracking.
This is despite the opposition of thousands of local residents,
businesses and Ryedale District Council.
Fracking poses unacceptable risks to people's health, homes and
goes against everything we need to do to tackle climate change.
Please add your name to this petition.
5th May 2016
Long Term Aim
Crediton and the surrounding areas to have an exemplary
ecological footprint, lower than required to meet the aims of the
Paris agreement.
New buildings powered by renewable energy, super-insulated and
equipped with water conservation devices. All future building after
2020 will be ... 17th March 2016
Smart Energy Marketplace is all about
showcasing the smart, decentralised energy system of the future - a
radical shift in the way we power our lives that is creating huge
opportunities. Alongside an exhibition of the latest smart energy
technology and generation the event will feature a high level ...
3rd January 2016
Lapford Mill complex comprises the main house, a 14th Century
cob building housing a rare 15th century oak muntin screen and
bread oven, a connected two storey cottage and four storey water
mill.
Despite many renovations, the mill suffered dilapidation and
damages due largely to the recent extreme ...
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