UK PV Conference
May 5th, 2010 by jonathan Community Energy Solutions is pleased to support the UK PV Conference, to be held in London on the 22nd of June. This Solar Energy Conference, hosted by SolarPlaza will see some of the leading experts in Solar Photovoltaic technology discussing the UKs new Feed in Tariffs and how the industry is expected to grow over the coming months and years. For more information on the conference, please visit the UK PV Conference website by clicking here. |
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CES appoints a new project manager
April 12th, 2010 by jonathan
The leading organisation responsible for the provision and promotion of domestic renewable technologies in the north east of England has expanded its team. Sharon Lashley has joined the Community Energy Solutions (CES) team and in her new role as project manager will oversee a number of schemes designed to reduce the carbon footprint of whole communities across the region. CES is a non-profit-distributing organisation which is supported by the Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change and regional development agency, One North East. |
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Renewable energy specialist welcomes new team member
March 31st, 2010 by jonathan Community Energy Solutions (CES) has appointed Jonathan Cripps of Cramlington into the role of Project Assistant. A geography graduate of Durham University, Jonathan aims to bring a fresh and enthusiastic approach to the role. The 23-year-old said: “I think my degree in Geography not only helped me secure this position, but also has armed me with the knowledge necessary to understand environmental issues which prevail in the North East as well as the issues that come with supplying energy on a mass scale. “Certain areas of the North East are in desperate need of alternative energy solutions. I am really excited about working for an organisation which is so instrumental in tackling these issues and making domestic renewable technology accessible for so many people across the region.” |
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Heat-pump Installer Training at Myson, Gateshead
March 2nd, 2010 by jonathan Following the Mobilisation of Micro-Renewables event on the 5th of November 2009, CES is pleased to announce that it has opened it’s new heat pump training centre in conjunction with Myson on the Team Valley, Gateshead. The training is a series of one-day courses on each of Daikin, HeatKing and Mitsubishi air source heat pumps, delivered by the manufacturer’s own trainers and covering installation, servicing and trouble shooting. It is open to all central heating engineers in the North East and is free of charge. On completion of the course installers will be approved to fit and maintain heat pumps of each manufacturer whose training they attend. They will therefore be well placed to take advantage of CES’ tendered prices for heat pumps. If you would like information, or to attend a course, please contact us for available dates. Once we have confirmed your attendance dates, we will ask you to fill in and return an application form for each installer’s course you wish to attend.
Please contact Jonathan Cripps (jonathan.cripps@communityenergysolutions.org.uk; 0191 537 7230) or Penny Stobbs (penny.stobbs@communityenergysolutions.org.uk; 0191 537 7208) to book a place on a course. |
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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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