Interest items from December 2004 & January 2005

 

Community Renewables Initiative conference

This is a report that shows the main points raised at a Community Renewables Initiative hosted two-day conference in Cirencester on 20 and 21 October, which aimed to explore the potential of small-scale renewable energy in designated landscapes.

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/NewEnterprise/Economies/CRI_srpl_conference.asp

 

Proposal for a Renewable Heat Obligation

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Wood Pellet Production conference

This conference takes place at the National Energy Foundation in Milton Keynes on Wednesday, 2nd February. The event will provide you with a comprehensive briefing on wood pellet production and supply. It would be particularly suitable for those who have a supply of clean wood waste that they are interested in converting into a fuel or those considering investing in the industry.

Topics covered will include:-

* suitability and supply of raw materials

* economics

* plant

* pellet quality and regulations

* different scales of production - from workshop to large scale

* marketing

* Practicalities - Siting, Installation and Operation

* Funding opportunities.

A booking form and agenda are attached for your convenience. Early booking is recommended as our last event was fully booked.

Booking form 

Agenda

 

 

For free and impartial advice on Renewable Energy

and for free information and supplier lists on solar, wind, hydropower and biomass. 

www.nef.org.uk

www.logpile.co.uk

The National Energy Foundation is also the secretariat of the British Pellet Club, Solar Trade Association, Ground Source Heat Pump Club and British Photovoltaic Association.

The British Pellet Club     01908 665555

The Solar Trade Association    01908 442290  www.solartradeassociation.org.uk

The British Photovoltaic Association     01908 442291  www.pv-uk.org.uk

 

Defra news story

Developing global markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency

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West Dean wood fuel case study

An update of the main technical issues

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Regional planning guidance for the South East

This guidance sets targets for regional and local planning authorities and developers to reduce CO2 emissions and provide 16% of the regions' electricity from renewable sources by 2026

Click here 

 

Wood pellet fuel production

Conference and exhibition invitation

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