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News stories forJune to August 2001 |
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ScottishPower supports HHP Wind Turbine (Project Information) |
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Zero Emission Network update (Grant Project Information) |
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First HHP Sustainable Community Workshops (New Service) |
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Stroud Energy 21
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HHP house for sale
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Match Making
Service formally launched (New Service)
The service
putting people in contact with sustainable projects or with other like-minded
individuals looking to develop sustainable housing schemes The service will provide: 4 An updated contact list every 6
months of other people looking to establish/join an ecological scheme. (Including
summarized details for each contact) 4 Detailed profiles available on
request for each person(s) on contact list 4 An updated list every six
months of projects/schemes looking for new members/purchasers 4 Detailed profiles available on
request for each project/scheme 4 Assistance (on request)
in finding contacts to develop your plans, including; · Green architects · Green builders · Manufacturers/suppliers of green materials · Organisations/businesses providing specialist advice.
We are looking to develop this service
over the coming years putting people in contact with each other, thereby
helping projects and people to develop their plans much faster. You should receive your first contact list during October 2001- In essence this will be an extra listing, since renewal will not be required until Jan 2003. In the meantime you can make use of a range of associated discounted publication offers and services. If you are interested in this service please request an APPLICATION FORM by email.
ScottishPower supports HHP Wind Turbine Hockerton Housing Project has been awarded over £10,000 from ScottishPower’s Green Energy Fund to help supply renewable energy for the ultra low energy development of five earth-sheltered houses. ScottishPower, recently ranked the most environmentally friendly major utility company in the UK, will fund the development of a grid linked 6kW wind turbine which will be sufficient to supply the needs of five families due to the very low energy consumption of the houses. The use of renewable energies in the daily running of the Hockerton Housing Project, demonstrates that ordinary families and individuals can take responsibility for and significantly reduce the output of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Setting an example to other communities, Hockerton Housing Project takes an active role in promoting sustainable development and has attracted over 2,000 visitors. Hammy Smillie, ScottishPower’s business
and community relations director, said: “Not only will this project be an
excellent example of how to make use of renewable energy in the home, it will
also give the families the opportunity to contribute towards helping the
environment. On a practical level, by using renewable technologies as a power
source, the Hockerton Housing Project will save money and set a leading
example in the UK.” Trudi White at the Hockerton Housing
Project said: “We are delighted with the news of our successful
application. The renewable energy theme of the project is the final piece of
the jigsaw and completes our sustainability model. We hope that this will
extend the interest of HHP as a demonstration project.” The independent Green Energy Trust was
created in May 2000 to administer ScottishPower’s Green Energy Fund, which
has been developed to support the government’s target of achieving a twenty
percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2010. The Green Energy Fund
extends ScottishPower’s long-term commitment to the environment to make a
positive contribution to the world about us.
These are projects that would not otherwise happen without the support
of ScottishPower’s Green Energy customers. ScottishPower’s optional Green
Energy Tariff funds the Green Energy Trust, where a small premium of four
pence a day is included as part of a customer’s utility bill. All the monies
generated by the Green Energy Tariff are invested in the ScottishPower Green
Energy Fund and used to help finance renewable energy projects. The Scottish Power Green Energy Trust is always looking for
submissions for further renewable technology community-based projects. The
Trust will consider all projects from across the UK that will have a positive
impact on their local communities and the environment. Funding of up to 50%
can be granted to successful projects. To obtain a
project submission pack, please contact: The Secretary, ScottishPower Green
Energy Trust, Zone 23, Cathcart Business Park, Spean Street, Glasgow G44 4BE.
Interested parties who wish to find out more
information about the Green Energy tariff should visit www.scottishpower.co.uk/greenenergy or call 0845 27 27 111/0845 272 12
12.
Zero Emission Network update
(1) Reminder - What is ZEN?
Many thanks if you are one of
the hundred plus who have completed a copy of ZEN questionnaire to date. You
will be automatically entered into directory with following details
(depending on information submitted):
We want to include as many
relevant businesses and organisations associated worth low energy house
design. If you are aware of any that you would expect to be in the Zero
Emission Network please let us know. We may of course I am pleased to offer you
another opportunity to visit Hockerton Housing Project on Thursday 13th
September (1.30-4.00pm)
UPDATE: The
Sustainable Community – A Practical Guide
Based on the
experience of the Hockerton Housing Project (HHP), this 52-page guide aims to
help others plan and set up their own sustainable projects. We have continued
to receive positive reviews of our new publication (see below). For more
detailed summary and further quotes, please click
here To order a copy, send a cheque for
£8.50 (including p&p) made payable to ‘HHP Trading Ltd.’ Send To: ‘The
Watershed’, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Notts NG25 OQU Recent Quotes and feedback on
Guide Thanks so much for the copy of
"The Sustainable Community". The latter looks great, and will be
invaluable for others wanting to follow a similar path to yours. (A leading
Green architect) ……it has been very useful,
particularly for the reference section in the back re associations,
publications etc - thanks for forwarding a copy to me. So far I have only scanned
‘The Sustainable Community’ but am greatly impressed already – excellence
indeed.
First HHP Sustainable
Community Workshops
Over
the last couple of months we have run the first of a series of Sustainable
Community Workshops, designed to help others develop their ideas, facilitated
by members of the Hockerton Housing Project. Subjects covered included ‘
Defining Sustainable Community, ‘Steps on the way to community creation’ and
‘Dispelling fears’. Also included is a detailed guided tour of the houses and
site at the project.
Feedback has on the whole been very positive. Overall the cost of the course was considered about right. A few comments are include below: A very enjoyable day – I would love to live here! Thoroughly enjoyed the day – Very inspiring! I’ve had a very enjoyable day. Its much more advanced
than I expected. Very much enjoyed being with like-minded people. Good balance between input, interaction and experience I like the relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly,
informative and encouraging. If you would like to join the next course on Saturday 20th
October, or be informed about future dates, please let us know by email.
At the beginning of August approximately 4,000 international youngsters converged on Wallesby camp in North Nottinghamshire. This annual gathering of the Woodcraft Folk chose this area and the theme of sustainability for 2001. A number of environmental organisations, including Hockerton Housing Project, Centre for alternative Technology and Intermediate Technology Development Group helped to provide relevant expertise. Since Hockerton was local we provided a number of guided tours of the project in the first week and ran a series of workshop at Wallesby in the second. Although the youngsters were challenging at times, it was considered a worthwhile experience by both the kids and HHP (even though two of our project members are currently recuperating a long way from Nottinghamshire!). One of the boys apparently attended the workshops everyday!
Stroud
Energy 21 Renewable Fair
HHP attended for the first time the Stroud Renewable Energy Fair. Organised by Energy 21of Stroud, this fourth annual event took place between 12th & 14th July with the title theme ‘Global Changes, Local choices’. A press breakfast and speeches by Dale Vince of Ecotricity and Jackie Carpenter made an exciting start to the Fair. A marquee in Bank Gardens made a great new, informal venue for the exhibition showcasing information of renewable energy, energy saving and ethical approaches to living. Meanwhile one hundred children of varying ages from four schools participated in introductory workshops to renewable Energy at the Stroud Subscription Rooms, forming part of their geographical studies. The 'Global Changes, Local Choices' seminars considered the effects of renewable energy on well-being, nature, the rural economy and the landscape. These sessions, chaired by Jackie Carpenter, included an impressive line-up of national and international speakers. This year there were also free lectures on 'Clean Energy of the Future' followed by the launch of Stroud Friends of the Earth Group. Wind and water tours aptly named 'A Ride on the Cotswold Edge' proved very popular. Visitors were taken on guided tours in private cars, alternative vehicles from the exhibition being used where possible, to local renewable energy sites. Not surprisingly the wine and cheese reception on Friday night at Bank gardens saw a good turnout. Delegates, speakers, exhibitors, stewards and others involved with Energy 21 came along for their free glass of wine (or two!!) and nibbles donated from various outlets in Stroud. Saturday saw a range of family events including Sustainable Skittles, Solar Tombola, Captain Spanner and children's solar craft activities. The exciting highlight of the day and end to the Fair was Music Energy! - An afternoon of local bands and poets powered totally by solar energy. John Majoram made a few closing words to end what turned out to be another successful event towards 'generating a greater awareness and understanding of renewable energy'. For further information, contact Catherine Pye, Fair Co-ordinator, Energy 21 info@energy21.org.uk or 01453 752277
One of the homes at the Hockerton Housing Project will soon be available for purchase. This is the first time one of the properties has become available for sale since the construction of the homes was started. We are anticipating a great deal of interest. If you are interested could please write to: Tina Martin, 5 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Notts NG25 0QU Please do not
email or ring the project office – This is a private sale. We
have recently added website links to a number of environmental organisations
– Why not check them out?
Sustainable Homes Sustainable Homes
promotes awareness of sustainable development issues and good practice, and
encourages housing associations and other registered social landlords to
adopt environment friendly policies and practices. Funded by an Innovation
and Good Practice Grant from the Housing Corporation, Sustainable Homes is
based at Hastoe Housing Association. Hastoe and a number of other
associations provide additional financial support.
Home energy systems Home
Energy Systems has been established since 1992. Most of our work is design
and installation of intelligent lighting control, power systems, and low
energy heating. Our aim is to design efficient systems having a minimal
impact on the environment, with low running costs. Bithrir Mawr Brithdir
Mawr is a farm of 165 acres in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK that houses an
intentional community of 20 people working towards sustainability, simplicity
and spirit, and wishing to share their aim with others. (Brithdir Mawr means,
in Welsh, Great Speckled Land.) The adults work for the community for an
average of three days per week and pursue private interests or livelihoods
the rest of the time. We take care of the land, recycle and conserve
resources, garden and farm organically and are off the grid for electricity
and water.
Biffaward Biffaward is the name given to
a multi-million pound, environmental grant-giving fund utilising the Landfill
Tax Credit Scheme. In reality, it is the manifestation of Biffa
Waste Services' commitment to the
environment. In December 1997, Biffa agreed to
donate landfill tax credits to the Royal
Society for Nature Conservation (RSNC) to administer under the fund name Biffaward Catalyst Collective Catalyst
Collective Ltd is a worker co-operative, who helps people set up and register
co-ops. In the last ten years over 75 housing co-ops, about 30 worker co-ops,
a couple of charities, and a variety of different companies
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