New Mills is a small town on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, intersected by fast-flowing small rivers, which were the source of power for the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century. The Torrs, a gorge where the River Sett joins the River Goyt, is the site of a weir that used to feed water to an old mill which burnt down in 1912. The weir is still intact and, in the view of local community activists, provided the perfect location for a small hydro-electric scheme.
Co-operative Energy is the only energy supplier in the UK owned by the customers, who all have a share in the profits. The National energy supplier is part of Midcounties Co-operative and supplies to homes and businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.
This independent report has been commissioned by Co-operatives UK to build on debate and discuss the growing areas of co-operative solutions for renewable energy and household energy reduction.
Account3, an East London co-operative offering a range of training, enterprise and development services, has proved its environmental credentials by gaining a Green Mark.
Chepstow villagers became recycling ambassadors, after hosting a fantastic Community Recycling Day recently where over 50 guests took part in activities including scarecrow making.
The report of the Global Watch Mission, published in October 2004 by URBED and Co-operatives UK. It investigates the roles that co-operatives in Denmark and Sweden have played in renewable energy projects.
Submitted by Mary Rayner on Mon, 24/10/2011 - 13:44
Are you involved in a community group and would like extra income whilst supporting a new co-operative? Co-operatives UK member, Local United is offering some great affiliate schemes for community groups with the added bonus of switching to an ethical energy supplier.
Submitted by Mary Rayner on Wed, 13/07/2011 - 15:47
Ahead of a debate in the Lords tomorrow about the recent fast track review of the solar pv feed-in tariff, I've had feedback from a few emerging or existing energy co-operatives about the effect the review has had.
A campaign by Co-operatives UK, renewable energy organisations and community groups has secured the reversal of a Treasury decision that would have severely disadvantaged communities hoping to benefit from local renewable energy schemes.
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