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  1. Community Energy Podcast - Plymouth Energy Community

    01/14/2018

    Community Energy Podcast - Plymouth Energy Community

    Community Energy Groups can offer a wide variety of support for people in their localities. In this Podcast Chloe Uden speaks to Alistair MacPherson the CEO at Plymouth Energy Community about the history of the group, the projects they've done and what the short and medium term future looks like for them. Plymouth Energy Community gives the people of Plymouth the power to transform how they buy, use and generate power in the city. Working together as a community we have the power to change our energy future for the better. In essence, it’s all about people power. Their work focuses around three core energy goals: Reducing energy bills Improving energy efficiency Generating a green energy supply in the city Through working with a number of organisations, they have created tools and relationships to help our community achieve these three energy goals. By raising awareness and understanding the energy options available to everyone, they are giving their community knowledge and power to take action. Plymouth is a really good example of how important and valuable it is for a Community Energy Group to have close links to their local authority. This podcast has been made with support from Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and is part of Regen's ongoing programme to support community energy. If you would like to know more about Regen's tools, resources and upcoming events, please visit www.regensw.co.uk http://www.plymouthenergycommunity.com Artwork by Pat Cullum www.patrickcullum.com/

    20 min
  2. Community Energy Podcast - Engaging Communities in Network Innovation

    01/09/2018

    Community Energy Podcast - Engaging Communities in Network Innovation

    Community Energy Groups are pioneering new ways of working within our energy system. Working with Distribution Network Operators to trial new projects is one of these ways. The way we generate electricity is changing from a centralised system with a handful of large power stations, to a distributed network of over one million smaller renewable energy generators. Demand for electricity could double by 2050, and the way we are using it will be different, for example the amount of battery storage is set to increase, and more of us will be using electric vehicles. All this creates challenges for the national grid and distribution network operators (DNOs) who have to balance supply and demand to make sure the lights stay on. In this Podcast Chloe Uden speaks to Jodie Giles, Regen's Community Energy project manager about why Distribution network operators want to work with community energy groups and what communities can hope for as part of their involvement. This podcast has been made with support from Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and is part of Regen's ongoing programme to support community energy. If you would like to know more about Regen's tools, resources and upcoming events, please visit www.regensw.co.uk Regen's report - Engaging communities in network innovation: https://www.regensw.co.uk/rough-guide-to-engaging-communities-in-energy-network-innovation Artwork by Pat Cullum http://www.patrickcullum.com/

    9 min

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