Description
Packed with useful information, this is an essential resource for anyone thinking of setting up and running a community energy project.
About the Author
Gordon Cowtan is one of the four founders of Fintry Development Trust. The trust's remit is to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from the village of Fintry and it has a ground-breaking agreement with a local commercial windfarm, which Gordon helped negotiate. Since then, Gordon has provided expert advice to other communities and to commercial developers.
Reviews
An indispensable guide for anyone interested in starting a community energy project in their own area. * The Fine Times Recorder *
The transition to renewable energy is an opportunity to transform the ownership of our energy too. It's great to see communities taking charge of meeting their own needs, deciding how to change the way they use energy, and letting them reap the benefits. * Patrick Harvie, MSP of the Scottish Green Party *
An excellent overview of everything you need to know about community energy; from the technologies, to the legislation, the financing and the community organising. With excellent examples, from a number of countries, it sets out what can be done, how to avoid the pitfalls, and just how big the benefits can be. It's a truly invaluable resource. * Craig Bennett, CEO of Friends of the Earth *
Community energy has huge potential to help the UK meet our energy and climate objectives, whilst making society fairer and more democratic. * Sir Edward Davey, UK Chairman of Mongoose Energy *
Book Information
ISBN 9780857842497
Author Gordon Cowtan
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Green Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC