Communities- Cost savings
- Generate income through selling surplus electricity
- Reduce carbon footprint
- Security of energy supply
- Marketing/educational opportunities
Currently RE4D covers West Devon, South Hams, Torridge, North Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, Exeter and Teignbridge. RE4D offers community organisations a package of support including:
- FREE information and advice
- FREE assistance with planning and grants application
How it works:
After your initial enquiry to us, we will send you a questionnaire to capture the relevant information about your site, once returned the details will be passed to the community mentor in your area. They will get in touch to see how we can best assist you. If required, they will arrange a site visit, and once on site they will carry out an Options Anaysis and then be able to write a report for you detailing all your options. Including estimated energy and carbon dioxide savings, rough installation costs, possible system locations and advice on installers and planning. We also place a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and advise that all possible energy efficiency measures are in place before installing a renewable energy system.
Sign up here or contact our advice and information helpline on 01752 235 185.
Other advice for community groups
Community Action for Energy (CAfE) is a programme from the Energy Saving Trust that is designed to promote and facilitate local community-based energy projects. The programme provides information, support, advice and training courses relating to community energy projects.
CAfE is a network of people who share a common interest in community energy projects and ideas. Membership of the network is free and by joining you can keep up to date with news on community-based energy initiatives, as well as hearing about funding opportunities, training sessions and other news from the network.
Find out more from the comprehensive website http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe or contact the helpdesk on 08701 261 444.
Devon Climate Action Network is a network of groups across Devon who are working to reduce CO2 emissions and raise awareness in their communites. Why not sign up your group, or find out if there are any active groups in your area who may be able to help with a renewable energy project: http://devonclimateactionnetwork.ning.com/
