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Podcasts of Intrigue
A Selection of Great Podcasts on Community Energy from a variety of people !
The Owl Hoot is run by Caroline Norbury:
”Although I saw myself as a reasonable custodian of the planet we inhabit, I realised that there is so much more I could be doing and I am very much at the beginning of my journey to become a more mindful and conscious citizen. It is my hope that this website can provide sparks of hope and action in other people’s lives too. Feeling the need to be useful, become ‘greener’ and share stories through my love of podcasting, I began searching for information and ideas. A viewing of Katharine Hayhoe’s Ted Talk recommending that the most important thing you can do to fight climate change is to talk about it, was the ignition I needed to set up this website and do just that.”
https://theowlhoot.com/The Owl Hoot Podcast by Caroline Norbury :
”Community energy with Andy Extance”Regen Podcast ( by Regen hosted by Prina Sumaria)
Regen is a not-for-profit centre of energy expertise and market insight whose mission is to transform the energy system for a zero carbon future. They independent expert advice and market insight. We use our technical expertise, industry research and policy knowledge to support a range of public and private sector organisations to make the most of their clean energy opportunities.
In the latest episode of Regen’s ‘Transforming Energy’ podcast series, our local and community energy team discuss the importance of community energy in the transition to a net zero energy system, what the sector has achieved over the past decade, and its ambitions for the future.
https://www.regen.co.uk/”Regen Podcast: Community Energy” Local Zero Podcast
Local Zero is a podcast with a key question in mind: how can local action help to tackle climate change?
Local Zero is led by three researchers from the University of Strathclyde — Dr Rebecca Ford, Dr Matt Hannon, and Fraser Stewart – who work from various perspectives at the nexus of energy, innovation and society. The podcast is produced by Bespoken Media, and funded by EnergyREV.
https://www.localzeropod.com/”Local Zero Podcast : How to Kickstart Community Energy” We the Power Podcast Powerd by Patagonia ( With Lucy Siegle)
Together, we can bring the benefits of renewable energy production home. One million European citizens are involved in today’s growing community-energy movement. By 2050, it could be more than 260 million citizens, each helping to generate up to 45 percent of the European Union’s electricity from community energy—providing local jobs, reduced energy bills, a healthier environment and a stronger social fabric.
”In this episode, we travel to the Ahr Valley in Germany, where, in summer 2021, viewers across the world watched in horror as unprecedented flood waters swept through the region. Do they go on relying on climate-destroying fossil fuels that helped to cause the disaster? Or do they dare to dream of something different? ”
https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/wethepower/We the Power: Fighting Fossil Fuels With Community Energy -
What’s Happening in Community Energy This week?
1st August – 7th August
An amazing #CommunityEnergy project from our friends @CromfordMills and the Arkwright Society.
”Hydroelectric power is due to return to a textile mill which helped spark the industrial revolution.”
”Work is due start in September with the aim of being fully operational by June 2023”
Cromford Mill: Historic site secures cash for hydro power
Very Intersting Article on Retrofitting :
”Retrofitting and building adequately insulated homes will be key factors in Britain’s net zero future.”
”British Houses are some of the worst insulated in Europe, so it takes more energy to keep them warm’
How much could insulating Britain save the average home ?
Community Energy England have released a cool map illustrating the **Power** and **Spread** of #CommunityEnergy
Look for us in Matlock !
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Some Intersting Articles from July 25th – July 31st
Whats the difference between Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative / Positive, Offsetting / Insetting ?
This article by the Low Carbon Hub Investigates:
https://www.lowcarbonhub.org/p/what-is-the-difference-between-net-zero-carbon-neutral-carbon-negative-positive-offsetting-insetting/
”40°C today? Let’s use that sun to slow down #climatechange.
Sharenergy are unlocking the potential of rooftop solar across the UK.”
https://bigsolar.coop/invest/
”With astonishing speed, the established environmental and conservation groups have been eclipsed by grassroots movements like@ExtinctionR, @Fridays4future, @GNDRising and @JustStop_Oil. Why? Because most failed to show the courage and leadership we need.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/18/heatwave-extreme-weather-uk-climate-crisis
Amazing Work from Yealm Community Energy –
”Super day again for solar generation! Harnessing the power of the sun for the good of our communities.”
looks like the sheep get some much needed shade on a day like to day today too ! Let’s GET those Green Electrons !
Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy launched a ”Major Review into Britains Electricity Market Design. Proposals include stopping volatile gas prices setting the price for electricity produced by cheaper #renewables”
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-biggest-electricity-market-reform-in-a-generation
”Community energy projects demonstrate how, with the right levels of investment, we can create a more secure, green and fair energy system for the future in the UK.”
https://www.ethex.org.uk/news/community-solars-vital-role-in-energy-security
A Lovely article from The Countryside Charity on #CommunityEnergy and why its the ”Gold Standard of Renewable Energy”
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/why-we-love-community-energy/Interesting Article ( and Video) from Bristol Energy Cooperative
”Remember – well built and insulated homes not only require less energy to stay warm, but also to keep cool. Read about our involvement with Water Lilies and Bridport Cohousing – where affordable, insulated homes share power for both heating & cooling”
https://bristolenergy.coop/powering-new-homes-with-smart-microgrids/”Community Energy plays an important role in the transition towards a 100% renewable and just energy future. Citizens across Europe are taking control of their energy production and consumption – check out some of these inspiring people-powered examples!”
https://revolve.media/energy-communities/
#lowcarbon schools plant bright ideas in our homes, streets and workplaces!
@LetsGo_Zero helps amplify these achievements, inspiring others and sparking a whole society response to the climate crisis.
https://letsgozero.org/https://project-leo.co.uk/blog/putting-people-and-communities-at-the-heart-of-our-energy-transition/