Energy efficiency and carbon reduction - Flintshire
August 30, 2011
Project Area: Alternative Energy
County: Flintshire
Project Officer: Silas Jones
Axis: 4
By encouraging local projects that look at reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, this exciting new activity is all about enabling communities and groups - including farmers and businesses - to take positive action on climate change and fuel poverty. A range of projects could benefit from funding including
- energy efficiency measures in community buildings
- innovative heating and renewable energy projects
- feasibility studies into renewable energy projects such as wind, water and solar power
Funding is also available for community projects that address climate change - things like
- awareness days
- energy audits for homes, farms or businesses in the community
- reducing food miles and more
A variety of community projects could benefit; we're keen to hear you ideas!
‘In the links below there are some handy websites with information on renewables and ideas for projects. Take a look for ideas for a project in your area’
http://www.sustainableblacon.org.uk/ - Blacon is taking part in the governments Low Carbon Communities Challenge
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ - a useful resource for energy efficiency tips and advice on Renewable energy and electricity
http://www.goingcarbonneutral.co.uk/ - A community in Cheshire aiming to be the UK’s first Carbon Neutral Community
http://www.goingcarbonneutralstirling.org.uk/ a great project working to create a low carbon future in Stirling
