Author: Zero West
Netham Weir – round two!
Delighted to report that Bristol Energy Co-op smashed their crowdfunding target for the next stages of planning the Netham Weir hydro power project. They have…
Emergency – then what?
The summer climate news is bad. (It usually is these days). This year a combination of record temperatures and flash floods in the UK, heat…
Our Action Plan
Getting toward zero carbon is a massive undertaking. We’re pushing it along in three ways: Vision Creation; enabling Green infrastructure; and Community Action. Vision Creation…
What’s stopping us?
You probably noticed we now have official endorsement of a zero carbon target for the UK. There’ll be disagreement about how it’s framed, and the…
Over the weir – new crowdfunder!
The path to renewable energy does not always run smoothly, and Bristol Energy Co-op (BEC) is working to overcome a setback encountered in March this…
Thinking of joining? Do it now!
The climate and energy discussion is moving on fast – and in the right direction. In just the last week we’ve had an unprecedented announcement…
Avon needs trees – update
Great to see that Avon Needs Trees have now reached an agreement to buy their first 34 acre plot near Chippenham. More and more people…
A solar farm on your roof?
Rooftop solar farms that allow neighbours to share kit are one way forward for community energy, and Bristol could soon grow one. David Saunders explains….
Write to your MP – about onshore wind, and more…
We’re getting involved in 10:10’s campaign to persuade MPs to press the government to ease restrictions that block onshore wind. And we thought you’d like…
100 per cent renewables plan for Wales
Wales could meet all its energy needs from renewables by 2035 if it boosts investment in the right areas now, and take a lead in…
