Communties for Renewables
Dorset Community Energy Network Regen SW is working with partners to establish the 'Communities for Renewables’ initiative.In keeping with the 'localism' agenda and in response to the increasing...
View ArticleSetting up the Bridport Renewable Energy Group
Dorset Community Energy Network Contact details Contact name: Richard Toft The group was born out of a series of fireside meetings that took place late in 2004. After about a year it became apparent...
View ArticleBREG becomes BESCo
Dorset Community Energy Network Contact details Contact name: Richard Toft This project and attached case study describes the establishment of an Industrial and Provident Society for the benefit of...
View ArticleDorset Energized
Dorset Community Energy Network Contact details Contact name: Vince Adams WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE DORSET ENERGIZED?Are you interested in the continued growth of the use of alternative forms of energy??...
View ArticleBridport Community Orchard
Biodiversity & Wildlife Contact details Contact name: Bridport Community Orchard Bridport Community Orchard was set up in 2008 to combine two community initiatives: one in Bridport, to save a...
View ArticleCommunities Living Sustainably project
Transition in Dorset Contact details Contact name: Candida Blaker - Project Manager What is the Dorset Communities Living Sustainably programme?Related to...Section on DCA websiteDorset Agenda 21...
View ArticleSkills for Self reliance
Education and Skills Contact details Contact name: Sophie Franks Research prior to the inception of the project ‘Skills for Self Reliance’ (S4SR) showed there were three local issues to be addressed...
View ArticleBenjafield Screw Turbine Installation
Dorset Community Energy Network Contact details Contact name: Keith Wheaton-Green There are numerous old mill sites and other potential hydropower sites in Dorset. The Feed in Tariffs, sales of...
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