Community Energy Solutions’ very own Sharon Lashley will be leading on discussion on MCS for the EEIF event: Renewables: Know Your Acronyms. This will help to clarify the often confusing nature of the current renewable energy market in the UK.

The event takes place at the Ramside Hall Hotel, County Durham on the 30th of June, between 8.30 and 11.00 am.

For more information visit http://eeif.co.uk/.

A Northumberland company has become one of the first in the region to be awarded a specialist qualification, thanks to training through the North East’s leading non profit distributing organisation.

 Community Energy Solutions, which is helping to drive forward the microrenewable market in the North East, is working with companies across the region to help them take advantage of opportunities available through the growth in this market.

And one of the first to do this is Cramlington-based Northburn Solar which is planning to grow the business with the prospect of future jobs, after having achieved the standards required by the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) for installation of air source heat pumps.

CES will be out and about over the next few weeks to promote renewable energy technologies and we will be available for you to talk to at the following events:

20^th November: Renewable Technology Showcase, Bramall Learning Centre, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate

25^th November: Bishop Auckland Market

28^th November: Berwick Farmers Market

A leading Community Interest Company, established to tackle fuel poverty and increase energy efficiency in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, has been given a prestigious regional business award.

Community Energy Solutions (CES), which has offices in Boldon and Leeds, has won the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Green Business Award 2010 in recognition of its work to deliver energy-efficient and affordable warmth measures to communities across the North East.

The Portfolio Business Awards, which were launched by the Sunderland Echo newspaper seven years ago, are designed to recognise and reward businesses across Wearside for their individual successes and wider contribution to the region’s residents and its economy. 

CES will be exhibiting at the Social Housing Exhibition 2010 at the IIC in Birmingham from the 22nd to the 24th of September. For information on the Exhibition visit this site.

A leading Community Interest Company, established to tackle fuel poverty and boost environmental efficiency in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, has been given a prestigious national award.

Community Energy Solutions (CES), which has offices in Boldon and Leeds, has won a Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice in recognition for its work to deliver energy-efficient and affordable warmth measures to communities across both regions.

A £350,000 project to tackle fuel poverty at more than 300 West Yorkshire homes is about to get underway.

The region’s gas distribution company Northern Gas Networks has joined forces with Community interest company Community Energy Solutions (CES), Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) and Wakefield Council to extend the gas network to more than 300 homes that are currently without a gas supply.

This is the third major project carried out by Northern Gas Networks and CES and will see a mix of social and private homes in the Flanshaw area of Wakefield connected to the gas network in time for Christmas.

A County Durham company has beaten off national and international competition to win a multi million pound contract to supply the next generation of energy efficiency measures.

Consett-based Romag has been awarded the contract to supply North East-based Community Energy Solutions with Solar Photovoltaic systems – a contract worth up to £10.2m.

And that means that Romag can look to move forward expansion plans which could create further employment opportunities.

CES’ Operations Director for Yorkshire and Humberside, Lee Cattermole, will be speaking at the CIH Annual Conference and Exhibition on Thursday the 8th of July, 2010 at the Weetwood Hall Conference Centre in Leeds.

The theme of this years conference is Sustainablilty, with the title “Going Green in Yorkshire and the Humber”. Lee will be drawing on CES’ invaluable experience of working with Housing Associations and Social Landlords to discuss how to involve customers in delivering community energy schemes.

If you would like any more information on the conference, or to book a place, please visit the CIH website.