Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Aim:

To promote the development of the Renewable Energy sector in Devon through increasing demand for RE technology across all the sectors and by providing support for RE businesses to finance the generation of renewable energy and supply the appropriate technology.

Projects:

Renewable Energy 4 Devon (RE4D) -Project Summary.

RE4D Technology Growth Plans (download update from May 07 here)

Further information can be found at www.re4d.org.uk

Devon Trading Standards - Customer First Scheme: Following a presentation by Quin Marshman at the May 07 meeting of the RESG, please find the Devon trading standards leaflet for download below. Customer first is an accreditation scheme which may be of benefit to new RE companies who would like to offer their customers peace of mind in regard to the quality of their work and customer service.

Download the leaflet here

Resources:

The links below will direct you to sources of help and support for anyone interested in Renewable Energy.

***UPDATE New Devon Renewable Energy Guide is Available Here***

.....produced in June 2007 by Regen South West this gives an update as to the RE currently installed and planned for Devon.

The Devon Renewable Energy Strategy and Action Plan - Click to download

- the official Devon strategy and action plan, including the origins of DSEN

Renewable Energy Factsheets and Case Studies - Click here to access.

- factsheets on various technologies and local case studies developed by members of DSEN.

The Devon Renewable Energy Guide

- a guide to technologies and projects including Devon based case studies courtesy of Devon County Council (also see new RE guide courtesy of Regen SW at the top of the page)

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (the replacement for the 'Clear Skies' programme)

- this funding stream from the DTi provides grants towards renewable energy technologies for domestic householders and communities

Events and Training:

Rushlight Awards 2007 - 10th December, London. An awards ceremony celebrating environmental technologies and advances. For more information go to www.rushlightawards.co.uk. To see a presentation about this ceremony click here.
Business South West: Business South West is a business to business sales exhibition and will be held at WestPoint Arena Exeter on the 18 th & 19 th October 2007. Last year this event attracted over 3000 business decision makers from across the region. The event incorporates a ‘New Business Zone’ in which businesses less than 18 months old will be showcased… exhibitors in this section get a significant discount on the cost of exhibiting. For more information or to book a place please contact Tim Stanford of TJW exhibitions on 01823 250579.
Christian Aid’s Cut the Carbon March: Between July 14th and October 2nd Christian Aid will be marching across the country raising awareness of climate change. Throughout the march events and workshops will be taking place, including a large event in Bristol. To find out more visit the website www.pressureworks.org/dosomething/act/290307_march.html
Westcountry Energy Actions Training Sessions: WcEA is running a series of training sessions including ‘Renewable Energy Basics on 28th June and 26th Sept in Plymouth, and on 16th August in Exeter. ‘Understanding Fuel Poverty and Energy Awareness will be held on 2nd August in Exeter, and on the 14th June and the 11th September in Plymouth. For further details or to book a place call 01752 235180 or email tony@wcea.org.uk
Sustainable Learning Project: DFES and WcEA are working with BRE and Create on a project to help schools conserve both energy and water. If you know of a school which would like to be involved please ask them to contact Tony on 01752 235180 or by email to tony@wcea.org.uk.