We have some good news. Marches Energy Agency (MEA) has been appointed as an Expert Consultant for the Energy Saving Trust’s Green Communities program. There is no charge to community groups for any of the services which are available, which includes support with:
Carbon saving in a community building- identifying opportunities for ‘easy wins’ and energy efficiency improvements.
Community-scale renewables- pre-feasibility studies for larger renewable energy systems which could be owned and operated by a whole community.
Long term carbon reduction action planning- shaping your groups ideas into a credible and effective long term action plan which can be monitored while it is achieved.
Business planning for carbon saving projects- developing opportunities for self-sustaining businesses associated with community-scale climate-change projects
This is a great opportunity to secure additional support to expand upon what has gone before, or to address any new issues.
Working through Green Communities, MEA can assist you to develop and improve your community energy project, build partnerships and access funding. Following a consultation (which may include a site visit) you will receive a review of your proposed project and a short report outlining clear recommendations for further action.
To receive this free support, you will need to complete and return the Green Communities application form. I have attached a copy of the form, although the Energy Saving Trust strongly recommends that you refer to their helpline for guidance with completion. The application process is relatively informal and Green Communities allow you to indicate a preference in the application for the consultant you want to provide the support you are requesting – there isn’t a specific section for this but we suggest you add it at the bottom of section 2 or at the bottom of the form – please do refer to previous work with MEA, and request further impartial support from one of MEA’s Expert Consultants for your current project.
To find out more about Green Communities please visit http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/Green-Communities/Project-Support/Green-Communities-Expert-Support or call the helpline on 0844 848 0077.
Kind Regards
Caroline Harmon
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