Tomorrow’s Climate Today’s Tomorrow’s Climate Today’s ChallengeChallenge

Climate Change & Local Energy Solutions Climate Change & Local Energy Solutions a brief introductiona brief introduction

Ben Simpson – Greenpeace & Community Energy Plus Ben Simpson – Greenpeace & Community Energy Plus

ben@cep.org.uk – 01209 614973 – 01209 614973

Tomorrow’s Climate…Tomorrow’s Climate…Predictions for a warming worldPredictions for a warming world

Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed.very important to be alarmed. (David Miliband, Defra, 2006) (David Miliband, Defra, 2006)

Climate change: the greatest challenge to face man Climate change: the greatest challenge to face man (Duke of Cornwall/Prince of Wales, BBC interview, October 2005)(Duke of Cornwall/Prince of Wales, BBC interview, October 2005)

We live not, in reality, on the summit of a solid earth but at the We live not, in reality, on the summit of a solid earth but at the bottom of an ocean of air…. bottom of an ocean of air…. (Thales of Miletus (c.625 - 545 BC))(Thales of Miletus (c.625 - 545 BC))

We're putting 70 million tonnes of pollution into the atmosphere every We're putting 70 million tonnes of pollution into the atmosphere every day,day, trapping an enormous amount of extra heat from the sun inside the earth's trapping an enormous amount of extra heat from the sun inside the earth's atmosphere. It's threatening to push the planet past a tipping point beyond atmosphere. It's threatening to push the planet past a tipping point beyond which climate change would be difficult to stop. which climate change would be difficult to stop. (Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States (September 2006)(Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States (September 2006)

Our new technologies, combined with our numbers, have made us Our new technologies, combined with our numbers, have made us collectively, a force of nature.collectively, a force of nature. (Al (Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States, 'An Inconvenient Truth' Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States, 'An Inconvenient Truth' (2006))(2006))

A blanket of gases traps the A blanket of gases traps the sun’s heat in… causing sun’s heat in… causing Global WarmingGlobal Warming

Basically:Basically:More GHG’s in the More GHG’s in the atmosphere = warmer world atmosphere = warmer world & climate extremes& climate extremes

So what have we caused?So what have we caused?

There is more CO2 in the atmosphere now than there has been in the last There is more CO2 in the atmosphere now than there has been in the last 650,000 years… (382ppm CO2/430ppm CO2e rising at 2ppm+ p.a.)650,000 years… (382ppm CO2/430ppm CO2e rising at 2ppm+ p.a.)

11 out of the last 12 years have been the hottest years in recorded history… 11 out of the last 12 years have been the hottest years in recorded history…

The clearest evidence that we are living beyond environmental means is the The clearest evidence that we are living beyond environmental means is the threat of dangerous climate change. threat of dangerous climate change. The scale of this threat, to human The scale of this threat, to human life and to the natural resources and assets on which it depends, for life and to the natural resources and assets on which it depends, for everything from oxygen and clean water to healthy soils and flood everything from oxygen and clean water to healthy soils and flood defence, means that this simply must be our top prioritydefence, means that this simply must be our top priority (David (David Miliband, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)Miliband, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)

Why?Why?In 2003 35,000 people died across Europe as the direct result of the In 2003 35,000 people died across Europe as the direct result of the heatwave that summer…heatwave that summer…

By 2080 By 2080 extreme summers like the 2003 heatwave will be common place…extreme summers like the 2003 heatwave will be common place…

A threat to our food and water supplies A threat to our food and water supplies The The sea levelsea level in SW UK is projected to in SW UK is projected to rise by 0.8m by 2080rise by 0.8m by 2080……

Globally about Globally about 100 million people live less than 1m above sea level100 million people live less than 1m above sea level……

The The vast majority of glaciers have been retreating and thinningvast majority of glaciers have been retreating and thinning over the over the past 30 years…past 30 years…

Chinese Meteorological Administration predicts that China’s northwestern Chinese Meteorological Administration predicts that China’s northwestern mountains will lose over mountains will lose over a quarter of their current glacier coverage by a quarter of their current glacier coverage by 20502050

These glaciers supply 15-20% of the water to over 20 million peopleThese glaciers supply 15-20% of the water to over 20 million people in in the Xinjiang and Qinghai Provinces alone…the Xinjiang and Qinghai Provinces alone…

In India 500 million people rely on the Indus and GangesIn India 500 million people rely on the Indus and Ganges, which are , which are largely feed by glacial meltwater…largely feed by glacial meltwater…

What do we know about What do we know about

future climate change?future climate change?

IPCC 4th Assessment Report (4AR) IPCC 4th Assessment Report (4AR) predicts:predicts:

global average temperatures to rise byglobal average temperatures to rise by

1.8°C - 4°C1.8°C - 4°C (1.1°C - 6.4°C) (1.1°C - 6.4°C)

this Century this Century

Doesn’t sound much… Doesn’t sound much… but what do the numbers mean for our planet?but what do the numbers mean for our planet?

1°C World1°C WorldKilimanjaro - Africa’s shining mountain?Kilimanjaro - Africa’s shining mountain?Glacial retreat in 6 years…Glacial retreat in 6 years…

The parched Amazon The parched Amazon – Amazonian drought – Amazonian drought 20052005

2°C World2°C World

Reduced Arctic sea-ice: Reduced Arctic sea-ice: polar bears become extinctpolar bears become extinct

Triggers the end of the Coral reef Triggers the end of the Coral reef eco-system (full die-off likely under eco-system (full die-off likely under 33°°C world)…C world)…

Ocean Warming, Rise Ocean Warming, Rise & Acidification & Acidification

Worsening Worsening drought brings drought brings water shortageswater shortages

Threatened mass extinction for 20% to for 20% to

30% of the world's 30% of the world's speciesspecies

Affecting up to 2 Affecting up to 2 billion people facing billion people facing by 2050by 2050

Runaway Global Warming?Runaway Global Warming?Beyond 2°C…Beyond 2°C…

Threshold for biological carbon cycle feedback…Threshold for biological carbon cycle feedback…i.e. plant life & soils which have previously been acting as major carbon sinks…i.e. plant life & soils which have previously been acting as major carbon sinks…

Start releasing their vast stores of CO2Start releasing their vast stores of CO2

Triggered Triggered (probability 78-98%)(probability 78-98%)if Global Emissions Peak exceeds if Global Emissions Peak exceeds 400-450ppm CO2/450-550ppm CO2e400-450ppm CO2/450-550ppm CO2e

3°C World3°C World

More frequent/permanent El Nino brings…More frequent/permanent El Nino brings…Drought to Australia, Indonesia & AmazoniaDrought to Australia, Indonesia & Amazonia& Flooding & failed fisheries to SW of the Americas& Flooding & failed fisheries to SW of the Americas

Katrina… Warmer oceans means… Stronger hurricanes/cyclones… with greater Katrina… Warmer oceans means… Stronger hurricanes/cyclones… with greater reach Europe and South America become vulnerable reach Europe and South America become vulnerable

Worse cyclone threat… Worse cyclone threat…

3°C Warming3°C WarmingFull Amazon collapseFull Amazon collapseFrom Rainforest…From Rainforest…

To Savannah & burn offTo Savannah & burn off

To DesertTo Desert

Beyond 3°C…Beyond 3°C…

Threshold for Siberian methane Threshold for Siberian methane feedback…feedback…i.e. Methane released from permafrost as a result of irreversible thawi.e. Methane released from permafrost as a result of irreversible thaw

Triggered (probability 69-94%) Triggered (probability 69-94%)

if Global Emissions Peak exceeds if Global Emissions Peak exceeds 450-550ppm CO2/550-650ppm CO2e450-550ppm CO2/550-650ppm CO2e

4°C World4°C World

Desertification of Desertification of N. Africa & Mediterranean EuropeN. Africa & Mediterranean Europe

Methane release from Methane release from Siberian Permafrost acceleratesSiberian Permafrost accelerates

Beyond 4°C…Beyond 4°C…

Threshold for oceanic methane release Threshold for oceanic methane release feedback…feedback…i.e. Methane released from the sub-oceanic Methane Hydrate storesi.e. Methane released from the sub-oceanic Methane Hydrate stores

due to temperature & pressure changes due to temperature & pressure changes

Triggered (probability 58-82%) under Triggered (probability 58-82%) under Business As UsualBusiness As UsualGlobal atmospheric concentrations = Global atmospheric concentrations = 650ppm CO2+ /650-750ppm CO2e650ppm CO2+ /650-750ppm CO2e

5°C World5°C World

Sub-oceanic Methane Hydrate releasesSub-oceanic Methane Hydrate releases

•The remaining ice sheets are eventually The remaining ice sheets are eventually eliminated from both poles. eliminated from both poles.

•Rainforests have burned up and disappeared.Rainforests have burned up and disappeared.

•Rising sea levels have inundated coastal cities Rising sea levels have inundated coastal cities and are beginning to penetrate far inland into and are beginning to penetrate far inland into continental interiors. continental interiors.

•Humans are herded into shrinking zones of Humans are herded into shrinking zones of habitability by twin crises of drought and flood.habitability by twin crises of drought and flood.

•Inland areas see temperatures 10 or more Inland areas see temperatures 10 or more degrees higher than now. degrees higher than now. (Mark Lynas, Author Six Degrees, 2007)(Mark Lynas, Author Six Degrees, 2007)

Impacts on Cornwall?Impacts on Cornwall? Impacts…We don’t know enough, particularly concerning the social and Impacts…We don’t know enough, particularly concerning the social and

economic implications… More research is urgently required…economic implications… More research is urgently required…

What we do knowWhat we do know Warmer dryer summers & Warmer dryer summers & Milder wetter winters Milder wetter winters

Source SWCCIP ‘Warming to the Idea’ 2003Source SWCCIP ‘Warming to the Idea’ 2003

Serious implications for: Serious implications for: Agriculture & horticultureAgriculture & horticulture BiodiversityBiodiversity Coastal areasCoastal areas Sea FisheriesSea Fisheries River Flooding & drainageRiver Flooding & drainage Built environmentBuilt environment HealthHealth HeritageHeritage Transport infrastructureTransport infrastructure

Opportunities in:Opportunities in: Environmental/low carbon technology industriesEnvironmental/low carbon technology industries Sustainable communities/lifestyles Sustainable communities/lifestyles TourismTourism

Today’s Challenge!Today’s Challenge!what can be done…what can be done…

How?How?

1. Adaptation1. Adaptation2. Mitigation2. Mitigation

Where do we start? Where do we start? Education, education, education…Education, education, education…Education & capacity building must come first!Education & capacity building must come first!

We need a new environmental consciousness on a global We need a new environmental consciousness on a global basis.basis. To do this, To do this, we need to educate peoplewe need to educate people…… (Mikhail (Mikhail Gorbachev)Gorbachev)

We need to develop the new green industrial revolutionWe need to develop the new green industrial revolution that that develops the new technologies that can confront and overcome the develops the new technologies that can confront and overcome the challenge of climate change; and challenge of climate change; and that above all can show us not that that above all can show us not that we can avoid changing our behaviour but we can change it in a we can avoid changing our behaviour but we can change it in a way that is environmentally sustainable… way that is environmentally sustainable… (Tony Blair, (Tony Blair, 2004)2004)

Key abatement strategiesKey abatement strategies

Economic measures required to address climate change:Economic measures required to address climate change:

Putting a realistic price on carbon Putting a realistic price on carbon Supporting low carbon technologiesSupporting low carbon technologies Removing barriers to uptake of sustainable energyRemoving barriers to uptake of sustainable energy

Planning for energy descent will require main-streaming of:Planning for energy descent will require main-streaming of:

Demand reduction & energy efficiency programmesDemand reduction & energy efficiency programmes Structural change – Sustainable Resilience (new localism)Structural change – Sustainable Resilience (new localism) Low carbon technologiesLow carbon technologies

Reducing your Carbon FootprintReducing your Carbon Footprint

Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy

at home and in your communityat home and in your community

Your Basic Carbon FootprintYour Basic Carbon Footprint

Measures your:Measures your:

Household emissionsHousehold emissionsWorkplace emissionsWorkplace emissionsTransport emissions Transport emissions Consumption emissionsConsumption emissions

Today we’ll briefly deal with one of the primary ways Today we’ll briefly deal with one of the primary ways of reducing the first 2 categories…of reducing the first 2 categories…

So what’s wrong with our current energy system?So what’s wrong with our current energy system?

It’s massively inefficient… such that 68% of primary energy is wasted… & It’s massively inefficient… such that 68% of primary energy is wasted… & this leads to unnecessary CO2 emissions…this leads to unnecessary CO2 emissions…

What are the experts saying about this?What are the experts saying about this?

In the early years of the new millennium, the electricity system, the bloodstream of industrial society, is going to change almost beyond recognition. It will have to.(Walt Patterson - Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK)

The current power infrastructure is as compatible with the future as horse trails were to automobiles(Kurt Yeager - President, Electric Power Research Institute)

So what’s the alternative? – Decentralised Energy!So what’s the alternative? – Decentralised Energy!

Localisation of energy generation… power to the people… from the peopleLocalisation of energy generation… power to the people… from the people

What does this look like: What does this look like: http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/climate/decentralised-energy-w

So what does Sustainable Energy really mean?So what does Sustainable Energy really mean?

Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation: Conserving energy by : Conserving energy by being aware of you energy use – frugality being aware of you energy use – frugality

Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency: Consuming the energy that : Consuming the energy that you do use in the most efficient manneryou do use in the most efficient manner

Renewable/Low-Carbon Energy SourcesRenewable/Low-Carbon Energy Sources: : Capturing and using natural, renewable energy Capturing and using natural, renewable energy sources… whilst minimising the GHG emissions sources… whilst minimising the GHG emissions associated with the use of fossil energies. associated with the use of fossil energies.

What do I mean by Energy Conservation?What do I mean by Energy Conservation?

Turning your thermostat down by 1ºCTurning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent and save you around £40 per year. to 10 per cent and save you around £40 per year.

Is your water too hot? Your Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60ºC/140ºFhigher than 60ºC/140ºF. .

Close your curtains at duskClose your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows. to stop heat escaping through the windows.

Always Always turn off the lights when you leave a roomturn off the lights when you leave a room. .

Don't leave appliances on standbyDon't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily. on charge unnecessarily.

If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use use the half-load or economy programmethe half-load or economy programme. .

Only boil as much water as you needOnly boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle). elements if you're using an electric kettle).

A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off!  turned off! 

What do you mean by Energy Efficiency?What do you mean by Energy Efficiency?

1. Minimizing Heat Loss1. Minimizing Heat Loss Fabric Heat LossFabric Heat Loss

Roof 25%

Walls 35%

Floor 10%

Doors & windows 15%

Ventilation Heat LossVentilation Heat LossPoorly fitted Pipe work and WiringPoorly fitted Pipe work and WiringGaps around Doors, Letterboxes and KeyholesGaps around Doors, Letterboxes and KeyholesGaps around WindowsGaps around WindowsGaps between FloorboardsGaps between FloorboardsUnused ChimneysUnused ChimneysGaps around the Loft HatchGaps around the Loft HatchCracks in Building StructureCracks in Building Structure

Roof 90%

Windows 33%

Walls 66%

Doors 100%Floor 50%

2. Using the most Energy Efficient space and water 2. Using the most Energy Efficient space and water heating equipment…heating equipment…

Choosing a your fuel

The efficiency of your heating The efficiency of your heating system depends on:system depends on:Choosing the right fuel based on Choosing the right fuel based on lifestyle/demand, availability, cost, lifestyle/demand, availability, cost, and GHG emissionsand GHG emissions

Using the most efficient (i.e. A Using the most efficient (i.e. A rated) appliances rated) appliances

Using the controls effectively, i.e. Using the controls effectively, i.e. timers & zoningtimers & zoning

Making sure heat loss is kept to a Making sure heat loss is kept to a minimumminimum

3. Using Energy Efficient Lighting 3. Using Energy Efficient Lighting

Standard bulbs can be replaced with Compact Florescent LampsStandard bulbs can be replaced with Compact Florescent LampsSpot bulbs can be replaced by either CFLs or LEDSSpot bulbs can be replaced by either CFLs or LEDSSuch bulbs generally cut your energy consumption between 4X and 20XSuch bulbs generally cut your energy consumption between 4X and 20X

Campaign to band incandescent bulbs see: Campaign to band incandescent bulbs see: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=175871816

4. Using Energy Efficient appliances4. Using Energy Efficient appliances

Most appliances by law have to be energy ratedMost appliances by law have to be energy rated

Renewables for you home & communityRenewables for you home & community

Micro-generation and it is a key part of the decentralised energy Micro-generation and it is a key part of the decentralised energy future…future…

Technologies used include:Technologies used include:

Electricity generationElectricity generationMicro-wind (between 1KW – 20KW peak)Micro-wind (between 1KW – 20KW peak)Solar Photo-VoltaicSolar Photo-VoltaicMicro-hydro (very few locations suitable)Micro-hydro (very few locations suitable)CHPCHP

Heat generationHeat generationSolar Thermal Solar Thermal Heat pumps (ground source, air source & water source)Heat pumps (ground source, air source & water source)CHP/BiomassCHP/Biomass

Micro-WindMicro-Wind

Horizontal axis:Horizontal axis:

Buildings integrated:Buildings integrated:

Airdolphin (1KW peak)Airdolphin (1KW peak)

Freestanding:Freestanding:

Proven (2.5KW>15KW)Proven (2.5KW>15KW)

Vertical axis (VAWT)Vertical axis (VAWT)

Quiet Revolution 5 Quiet Revolution 5 (6KW)(6KW)

Solar Photo-VoltaicsSolar Photo-Voltaics

Retro-fit PV panels – Wellbeing Centre

Integrated PV slates/tiles - Carnyorth

Solar Thermal/Water HeatingSolar Thermal/Water Heating

Flat plate panels:

Retro-fit

Evacuated tubes panelsSolar-hot water system diagram

Integrated tiles

Ground Source Heat pumps:Ground Source Heat pumps:

Horizontal Axis Vertical axis

Renewable Energy Tariffs: www.cornwall-switch.org 0800 10 88 333

Cornwall Energy Efficiency Advice Centre: 0800 512 012

Together we are the solution…Together we are the solution…

Climate change will not be effectively managed untilClimate change will not be effectively managed until individuals and communities recognise that their individuals and communities recognise that their behaviour can make a difference…behaviour can make a difference…(The Royal Society, Climate Change: what we know and what (The Royal Society, Climate Change: what we know and what we need to know (2002))we need to know (2002))

Thankfully this is starting to happen…Thankfully this is starting to happen…

Transition Culture Model (Totnes – Transition Culture Model (Totnes – www.transitionculture.orgwww.transitionculture.org)) Transition Falmouth (Transition Falmouth (www.transitionfalmouth.org.ukwww.transitionfalmouth.org.uk) ) Transition Penwith (Transition Penwith (www.transitionpenwith.comwww.transitionpenwith.com))

Climate Friendly Village Model (Ashton Hayes -Climate Friendly Village Model (Ashton Hayes -www.goingcarbonneutral.co.ukwww.goingcarbonneutral.co.uk) ) St Endellion Climate Friendly Parish (St Endellion Climate Friendly Parish (www.stendellion.comwww.stendellion.com))

The time for action is now…The time for action is now…The costs of stabilising the climate are significant but The costs of stabilising the climate are significant but manageable; delay would be dangerous and much more manageable; delay would be dangerous and much more costly… costly… (Sir Nicholas Stern ‘The Stern Review’ 2006)(Sir Nicholas Stern ‘The Stern Review’ 2006)

Community Energy ProjectsCommunity Energy Projects

A recognised role for the community:A recognised role for the community:Energy White Paper (May 2007) states:Energy White Paper (May 2007) states:

259 Community level organisations have the potential to play an important role in communicating climate change and in helping their communities make real and lasting changes to their day-to-day lives. … Initial findings by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Community Development Exchange imply that effective community initiatives are likely to be a necessary component of a coherent national approach to tackling climate change.

Available support:Available support:Community EngagementCommunity EngagementCommunity Energy Plus – Community TeamCommunity Energy Plus – Community TeamEST – Community Action for Energy Network:EST – Community Action for Energy Network:http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/ Energy4all - Energy4all - www.energy4all.co.ukwww.energy4all.co.uk

Community DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentKabin – Cornwall Social Enterprise/Cooperative Development AgencyKabin – Cornwall Social Enterprise/Cooperative Development Agency(Paul Martin – 01872 262259) (Paul Martin – 01872 262259)

Community Energy ModelsCommunity Energy Models

Energy4All: Energy4All:

Community Ownership of Energy GenerationCommunity Ownership of Energy Generation

Community-owned green energy is the corner stone of European renewable Community-owned green energy is the corner stone of European renewable expertise and has worked successfully in the UK since 1996 through the expertise and has worked successfully in the UK since 1996 through the award-winning Baywind Co-op.award-winning Baywind Co-op.

Energy4All owned by the co-operatives they assist; Baywind Energy Co-Energy4All owned by the co-operatives they assist; Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd, Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative Ltd, Boyndie Wind Farm operative Ltd, Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative Ltd, Boyndie Wind Farm Co-operative Ltd and Fenland Green Power Co-operative Ltd. Co-operative Ltd and Fenland Green Power Co-operative Ltd. 

Energy4All offers a combination of industry experience, community Energy4All offers a combination of industry experience, community involvement, and business acumen providing a package of sector, admin, involvement, and business acumen providing a package of sector, admin, and financial services to Co-ops in return for an annual fee. and financial services to Co-ops in return for an annual fee.

www.energy4all.co.ukwww.energy4all.co.uk

Community Energy Projects in CornwallCommunity Energy Projects in Cornwall

Community Assisted Energy Efficiency Drives Community Assisted Energy Efficiency Drives Boscastle Candle Mass CFL give awayBoscastle Candle Mass CFL give away(planned) St Endellion Brownies Bulb Exchange(planned) St Endellion Brownies Bulb Exchange

Renewables on Community BuildingsRenewables on Community Buildings CEP Community Team Projects: CEP Community Team Projects: Centre of Pendeen, Carnyorth Education Centre, Centre of Pendeen, Carnyorth Education Centre, Wellbeing Centre:Wellbeing Centre:Type of installations: approx 5kW Solar PV Type of installations: approx 5kW Solar PV Annual Generation: 7-8 MWh Annual Generation: 7-8 MWh Annual CO2 saving: 3-3.5 tonnes Annual CO2 saving: 3-3.5 tonnes Household’s equivalent: 2Household’s equivalent: 2http://www.csep.co.uk/page109g.htmlhttp://www.csep.co.uk/page109g.html

Community Renewables GenerationCommunity Renewables GenerationSouth Wheatley Environmental Trust:South Wheatley Environmental Trust: Type of installation: 15kW Wind Turbine Type of installation: 15kW Wind Turbine Annual Generation: 35 MWh Annual Generation: 35 MWh Annual CO2 saving:15 tonnes Annual CO2 saving:15 tonnes Household’s equivalent: 9Household’s equivalent: 9http://www.good-energy.co.uk/gyo_smart_case_swheatleyhttp://www.good-energy.co.uk/gyo_smart_case_swheatley

Future Community Energy Projects in CornwallFuture Community Energy Projects in CornwallTransition Penwith Energy GroupTransition Penwith Energy GroupAre looking at:Are looking at:• • Energy Trails in Penwith Energy Trails in Penwith • • Practical web-based ‘how to guides’ of renewable energy installations Practical web-based ‘how to guides’ of renewable energy installations • • Baseline energy use in Penwith Baseline energy use in Penwith • • Investigate the concept of open space Investigate the concept of open space • • Evening class in energy Evening class in energy • • Potential for community owned renewables generation (Nuon/Energy4All)Potential for community owned renewables generation (Nuon/Energy4All)

St Endellion Climate Friendly ParishSt Endellion Climate Friendly ParishAre looking into developing a community energy action plan that involvesAre looking into developing a community energy action plan that involves• • Assessing baseline energy consumptionAssessing baseline energy consumption• • Providing ‘energy trackers’ to residents to increase energy awareness Providing ‘energy trackers’ to residents to increase energy awareness • • Community supported energy efficiency drives (bulbs & insulation)Community supported energy efficiency drives (bulbs & insulation)• • A community sustainable energy offset scheme - community buildingsA community sustainable energy offset scheme - community buildings• • Supporting local businesses to audit and reduce their energy consumption Supporting local businesses to audit and reduce their energy consumption (in conjunction with CoaST & Envision)(in conjunction with CoaST & Envision)

CEP/CSEPCEP/CSEP & Kabin& Kabin are looking into support for community led-ESCOs: are looking into support for community led-ESCOs:Including reusing commerical scale wind turbines for small communities and an Including reusing commerical scale wind turbines for small communities and an ESCO for CPR under the Aspire Project.ESCO for CPR under the Aspire Project.

Human history is a race between education and catastrophe… (H G Wells)Human history is a race between education and catastrophe… (H G Wells)

Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are going… Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are going… (Chinese proverb)(Chinese proverb)

Thank you for listening Thank you for listening

ben@cep.org.ukben@cep.org.uk – 01209 614973 – 01209 614973