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  Energy efficiency café for landlords to be held in Ellesmere Port

  over 1 year ago
  

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with Pure Leapfrog retrofit team, who support landlords to provide clean powered and cosy homes, to put on an Energy Efficiency session at Theatre Porto's Café in Ellesmere Port. The next session, takes place on Friday, 21 March, providing landlords with the opportunity to learn about energy efficiency in rental homes.
  

  Retrofit for Lets is a government funded project exploring the future of rented homes with landlords and tenants.

  Landlords, can drop in any time between 11am and 1pm for a short chat and a complimentary drink. You would then have the option... Continue reading

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with Pure Leapfrog retrofit team, who support landlords to provide clean powered and cosy homes, to put on an Energy Efficiency session at Theatre Porto's Café in Ellesmere Port. The next session, takes place on Friday, 21 March, providing landlords with the opportunity to learn about energy efficiency in rental homes.
  

  Retrofit for Lets is a government funded project exploring the future of rented homes with landlords and tenants.

  Landlords, can drop in any time between 11am and 1pm for a short chat and a complimentary drink. You would then have the option of taking up a free retrofit assessment, to provide a more in-depth evaluation of energy efficiency within the property.

  Sooner or later, all homes must achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ or above to keep the UK on track to reach net zero by 2050. 16 million homes will need upgrade work in England alone.
  
  Staff from the Councils’ Private Rented Sector Service will be attending the session too. The service aims to work with landlords who provide affordable and safe rental homes and support both the landlord and tenant to ensure successful tenancies and reduce homelessness.
  
  For more information and to register your interest to attend the session visit Pure Leapfrog's eventbrite page.
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  Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year

  over 1 year ago
  

  Neston Community Energy, a Community Energy organisation run by local volunteers, has announced that it has received a grant from the Community Energy Fund. The grant will be used to obtain a feasibility study to investigate whether the landfill site on the Clayhill Industrial Estate, next to Neston Recycling Centre, would be a suitable site for a solar park.

  Consultants Scene Connect Ltd, who are specialists in local energy initiatives, will be carrying out the study. They will be looking at the suitability of the site and considering the financial viability of possible schemes.

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  Neston Community Energy, a Community Energy organisation run by local volunteers, has announced that it has received a grant from the Community Energy Fund. The grant will be used to obtain a feasibility study to investigate whether the landfill site on the Clayhill Industrial Estate, next to Neston Recycling Centre, would be a suitable site for a solar park.

  Consultants Scene Connect Ltd, who are specialists in local energy initiatives, will be carrying out the study. They will be looking at the suitability of the site and considering the financial viability of possible schemes.

  Susan Davies, Chair of Neston Community Energy Limited said “It is less than a year since we formed, and we are very excited to embark on the Clayhill Solar Park Study. The study is possible thanks to a grant of almost £38,000 which has been made possible by an initiative of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Community Energy Fund is distributed regionally through the North West Net Zero Hub and Lancashire County Council who have helped us with the application process. Back in March, Officers from the Transport, Highways and Climate Change Department at Cheshire West and Chester suggested that we looked at the Council- owned landfill site as the basis of a solar park project, and we have received support from both them and our local councillor. It would be a real achievement to make productive use of land which is otherwise unusable.”

  Work on the study has already started and there has been an initial inspection of the site. There will be further surveys and events are planned for members of the public to see preliminary proposals early next year. Susan said, “We are a community benefit society with local people at the heart of our efforts to increase green energy generation locally, reduce reliance on central supplies and reduce emissions. If a scheme is successful, it can produce financial benefits which can be returned to the local community in a variety of ways. We hope that as many people as possible will come to the planned events in January and February 2025, not only to find out about the Clayhill project, but also to find out more about what we do.”

  Anyone wishing to find out more can contact Neston Community Energy at nestoncommunityenergy@gmail.com.

  
  

  
  
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  Energy Efficiency Café for Landlords

  over 1 year ago
  

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with Pure Leapfrog retrofit team, who support landlords to provide clean powered and cosy homes, to put on an Energy Efficiency session at Garden Social café in the Garden Quarter, Chester. The session, which is taking place on Friday, 1 November, will provide landlords with the opportunity to learn about energy efficiency in rental homes.

  Retrofit for Lets is a government funded project exploring the future of rented homes with landlords and tenants.

  Landlords, can drop in any time between 1pm and 3.30pm for a short chat and a complimentary drink. You would... Continue reading

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with Pure Leapfrog retrofit team, who support landlords to provide clean powered and cosy homes, to put on an Energy Efficiency session at Garden Social café in the Garden Quarter, Chester. The session, which is taking place on Friday, 1 November, will provide landlords with the opportunity to learn about energy efficiency in rental homes.

  Retrofit for Lets is a government funded project exploring the future of rented homes with landlords and tenants.

  Landlords, can drop in any time between 1pm and 3.30pm for a short chat and a complimentary drink. You would then have the option of taking up a free retrofit assessment, to provide a more in-depth evaluation of energy efficiency within the property.

  Sooner or later, all homes must achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ or above to keep the UK on track to reach net zero by 2050. 16 million homes will need upgrade work in England alone.
  
  Staff from the Councils’ newly created Private Rented Sector Service will be attending the session too. The service aims to work with landlords who provide affordable and safe rental homes and support both the landlord and tenant to ensure successful tenancies and reduce homelessness.

  Find out more and sign up for the session on the Eventbrite link.

  
  
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  Residents urged to sign up for group solar buying scheme ahead of November deadline

  over 1 year ago
  

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging residents and businesses in the borough who are interested in powering their properties by solar power to register for the latest Solar Together Cheshire scheme.
  
  

  People have until Friday, 15 November 2024 to register for the local group buying scheme which provides the option of purchasing solar panels with optional battery storage and EV charge points at a competitive price.
  
  So far more than 3,300 residents across Cheshire and Warrington have signed up to receive a free, no-obligation quote from a pre-vetted supplier.
  
  Under the scheme, registered residents can benefit from average savings... Continue reading

  Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging residents and businesses in the borough who are interested in powering their properties by solar power to register for the latest Solar Together Cheshire scheme.
  
  

  People have until Friday, 15 November 2024 to register for the local group buying scheme which provides the option of purchasing solar panels with optional battery storage and EV charge points at a competitive price.
  
  So far more than 3,300 residents across Cheshire and Warrington have signed up to receive a free, no-obligation quote from a pre-vetted supplier.
  
  Under the scheme, registered residents can benefit from average savings of 38% off the market price for the installation of solar panel systems—comprising between four and 25 panels—with an average saving of £2,832 per installation.

  Households that have already invested in solar panels can retrofit battery storage with the scheme to store up even more renewable energy. All households that choose to take part will be able to gain more independence from the national grid.

  Residents can register for this year’s Solar Together scheme for free on the Solar Together website. The website asks for some basic information about your property in order to provide you with a quote for the solar package that would be most suitable for your home or business.
  
  Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “We’re working alongside Cheshire East Council and Warrington Borough Council to help our residents access renewable energy options, such as solar, through this group-buying scheme. By joining others in the area looking to purchase solar PV systems we can access really competitive rates, helping people to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels to power their homes, make their properties more energy efficient and reduce their bills.

  “Sign up before Friday, 15 November for a no-obligation quote to see if solar is something that could work for you and play your part in helping west Cheshire to become carbon neutral by 2045.”

  Maureen Hobbs from Neston shared their experience with Solar Together and said: "My focus was on making a positive impact on the environment if possible. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the installation took place."

  Marie-Louise Abretti, Solar Together UK Business Manager, added: “With energy prices continuing to fluctuate, Cheshire and Warrington residents are seeking ways to lower their carbon footprint, cut energy costs, and become more independent from the grid. The Solar Together group-buying scheme provides a simple method to make an informed choice and secure a competitive deal from a reliable, vetted provider. The scheme allows more households to make the renewable switch than would typically be the case.”

  How does it work?

  • Householders can register online by Friday, 15 November to become part of the group for free and without obligation.
  • Approved UK solar PV suppliers participate in a reverse auction. They are able to offer competitive pricing as the volume and geographic concentration makes it possible for them to realise greater efficiencies, which they pass on with lower prices for installations.
  • After the auction, registered households will be emailed a personal recommendation which is specific to the details they submitted in their registration.
  • If they choose to accept their recommendation, the specifics of their installation will be confirmed with a technical survey after which a date can be set for the installation of their solar PV system.
  • Telephone and email helpdesks are on-hand throughout the whole process which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.

  To register for a free quote, visit: solartogether.co.uk/cheshire-and-warrington. Please call: 0800 014 8851 for any questions about the scheme.

  The Council is working in partnership with iChooser, experts in sustainable energy transition, on the Solar Together Cheshire scheme. iChoosr has been collaborating with UK councils since 2015 on its Solar Together scheme, aiming to accelerate the energy transition nationwide. The initiative aims to encourage residents to partake in the collective purchase of solar PV and battery storage systems. To date, Solar Together has installed 7,050 solar panels in Cheshire and Warrington, reducing carbon emissions by 12,600 tonnes over 25 years.

  iChoosr’s schemes have been delivered in partnership with local authorities in five countries. More than 170 schemes have led to 175,000 residents installing solar PV systems.
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  £5 billion investment confirmed for Cheshire and North West industries

  over 1 year ago
  

  Cheshire West and Chester Council has welcomed the news that the government has given a major decarbonisation project in the region the go ahead.

  The HyNet project will help to unlock the decarbonisation of industry in the area, providing employment opportunities, whilst helping to reduce carbon emissions in the borough. The project will secure £5 billion of private sector capital to enable re-industrialisation of the region and help local companies compete in international low carbon markets.

  HyNet is part of a £22bn pledge, over the next 25 years for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and... Continue reading

  Cheshire West and Chester Council has welcomed the news that the government has given a major decarbonisation project in the region the go ahead.

  The HyNet project will help to unlock the decarbonisation of industry in the area, providing employment opportunities, whilst helping to reduce carbon emissions in the borough. The project will secure £5 billion of private sector capital to enable re-industrialisation of the region and help local companies compete in international low carbon markets.

  HyNet is part of a £22bn pledge, over the next 25 years for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production. It will be focused on two 'carbon capture clusters' in Cheshire and Teesside, which will create thousands of jobs, attract private investment and help the UK meet climate goals.
  
  The news was announced today by the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Secretary of State for Net Zero and Energy at Encirc, an international glass production plant, based in Elton in west Cheshire and a partner of HyNet.
  
  Emissions from industrial processes make up the largest single component of west Cheshire’s total emissions and this project will help to kick start the area’s green industrial revolution and play its part in helping the borough become carbon neutral by 2045.
  
  HyNet is one of the most significant transformational projects in ORIGIN Ellesmere Port, which consists of 1,300 businesses supporting employment for 24,100 people. There are four distinctive development zones, which have attracted multi-million investment to date including Regatta, Jaguar Land Rover / DHL, Westland Horticulture, Marks and Spencer, EET Fuels, Peel (Protos), URENCO, Cheshire Oaks and Stellantis. The ORIGIN area forecasts an increase to 1,463 businesses, providing employment for 30,000 people by 2040.

  Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “This investment is a vitally important step in the country’s journey to net zero, and towards our local vision for creating the world’s first net zero industrial area in ORIGIN by 2040. Our aspiration is for a west Cheshire which avoids, reduces and mitigates carbon emissions at the earliest possible stage; using carbon capture and storage to manage residual emissions for critically important industries. The investment in hydrogen infrastructure enabled by the decision today will also support the medium-term transition to electrolytic hydrogen derived from renewable energy, ensuring we move towards a fully decarbonised energy system.
  
  "It is important to make sure this major investment in our area provides benefits for local people, enabling them to access jobs and new opportunities and develop new skills for the green economy. We would also anticipate that this large-scale development will support our businesses through engagement with local supply chains. The Council will continue to champion this message to make sure that the positive impacts of the project are realised locally.”

  David Parkin, Chair of the HyNet Alliance said: “HyNet was formed to meet the demands of industry wanting to decarbonise to deliver sustainable products and compete in the global low carbon economy. We need to decarbonise, not be de-industrialising, but by investing in the industries that we rely on for the every day products in our lives - from the glass bottles we use for our food and drink to the cement we use to build roads and buildings.

  “Government’s commitment to HyNet will also enable generation of resilient low carbon power, right here in the industrial North West and North Wales, supporting its Clean Power 2030 Mission.

  “This will create new roles and safeguard existing jobs, attracting investment and catalysing growth.”
  
  Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington has worked closely with the Council and partners to secure this investment for the region.

  Read the Government’s official announcement about the project here.
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  Term starts back with climate change career talks from HyNet

  over 1 year ago
  

  10 September 2024
  
  HyNet, the project focused on decarbonising industry across the North West and North Wales, has reached a milestone in its school support outreach.
  
  The HyNet team are delighted to announce that their recent education outreach has now reached over 1,000 young people across the region.
  
  The programme, an exciting series of educational events and initiatives, was designed to educate young people about the importance of sustainability, low carbon energy, and the innovative technologies shaping the future.
  
  Over the past few months, HyNet’s outreach team has visited primary and secondary schools in Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn... Continue reading

  10 September 2024
  
  HyNet, the project focused on decarbonising industry across the North West and North Wales, has reached a milestone in its school support outreach.
  
  The HyNet team are delighted to announce that their recent education outreach has now reached over 1,000 young people across the region.
  
  The programme, an exciting series of educational events and initiatives, was designed to educate young people about the importance of sustainability, low carbon energy, and the innovative technologies shaping the future.
  
  Over the past few months, HyNet’s outreach team has visited primary and secondary schools in Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Liverpool, Manchester, St. Helens, Conwy and Southport, and many other local communities. The visits included interactive workshops on glorious gases, carbon foot printing, solar and wind power testing and presentations, aimed at sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) subjects.It’s not just the students having all of the fun!
  
  Last week, we visited Meols Cop High in Southport, to explain to teachers about climate-focused careers, future job markets and the in-demand net zero skills.
  
  Duncan Birtwistle, Project Manager for HyNet said: “We are committed to building a low carbon future through HyNet, and that starts with education. We want to inspire and educate the next generation about the importance of sustainability and renewable energy. By engaging with young people today, we are investing in leaders of the future who will provide a vital role in addressing the climate challenges."
  
  HyNet plans to continue its education outreach efforts by visiting more schools and communities in the coming months. The project is dedicated to providing quality STEM education and inspiring young people to think creatively about the future of energy and how they can play their part.
  
  Working in partnership with the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes, HyNet has funded 14 visits across North Wales, Cheshire and Liverpool City Region, with over 370 pupils getting the chance to explore the museum and take park in hand-on workshops.
  
  HyNet has also supported educational-organisation Mad Science to deliver sessions at a further 11 schools.
  
  Nicola Sowerby, teacher at St. Teresea’s Catholic Primary School in Chester said on their HyNet sponsored trip to Catalyst in May 2024: “Thank you so much HyNet for funding our trip to the Catalyst Museum… We could easily have spent another day there and the children would still be discovering new science knowledge. You have enabled a passion for science in our children that will see them through school.”
  
  HyNet will shortly be releasing an information guide for future net zero career opportunities including key skills and qualifications.
  
  For more information on HyNet, please visit: HyNet North West.
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  Castle Park Arts Centre runs successful crowdfunding campaign

  over 1 year ago
  

  The Cheshire West Crowd has helped Castle Park Arts Centre successfully crowdfund solar panels, reducing energy costs and helping the environment at the same time.

  A crowdfunding initiative run by Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with Spacehive, the Cheshire West Crowd allows everyone to put forward community-led projects and attract funding, creating a stronger future where we all play our part in thriving, caring and sustainable communities.

  Castle Park Arts Centre crowdfunded in the most recent funding round, raising almost £21,000 from more than 60 backers, including a significant donation of over £14,000 from the Council.

  The funding... Continue reading

  The Cheshire West Crowd has helped Castle Park Arts Centre successfully crowdfund solar panels, reducing energy costs and helping the environment at the same time.

  A crowdfunding initiative run by Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with Spacehive, the Cheshire West Crowd allows everyone to put forward community-led projects and attract funding, creating a stronger future where we all play our part in thriving, caring and sustainable communities.

  Castle Park Arts Centre crowdfunded in the most recent funding round, raising almost £21,000 from more than 60 backers, including a significant donation of over £14,000 from the Council.

  The funding has helped Castle Park Arts Centre install solar panels to help generate power on site and reduce energy costs.

  Hugh from Castle Park Arts Centre said: “Energy costs were booming for us after the pandemic and we had to find a way of bring down our overall costs.

  “Crowdfunding was completely new to me as, although you’d heard the term, you didn’t really know what was involved.

  “Within a few weeks, we had the donation from the Council and other organisations keen on bringing down energy costs so that gave us the impetus for our campaign.

  “It spurred us on and the whole community of Castle Park Arts Centre really put their backs into it.

  “We had concerts, walking groups going out with buckets and it worked very well.

  “The solar panels have been a lifeline for us as we’re self-funded.

  “We’ve got a lot going on and it’s a safe space for people, with a lot of people coming on their own to sit in the courtyard or café.

  “What’s really surprised me is how they’ve made friends with others so it’s become quite a tight-knit, social community.”

  Get involved with the Cheshire West Crowd

  The Council has launched a fifth funding round and community projects have an extended deadline of Wednesday 24 July to register their projects on the platform, although projects can begin crowdfunding at any point.

  Community projects will be able to pitch to the Council for funding through two pots.

  • Community Innovation Fund – £166,902
  • Climate Change Emergency Fund – £50,000

  Plenty of support is available from both Spacehive and the Council’s Communities team by emailing: chesterlocality@cheshirewest.gov.uk.

  Spacehive has also created some handy video tutorials to help potential project creators.

  • How to create a project page on Spacehive
  • How to cost up your project
  • How to pitch for a fund

  If you’re particularly interested in pitching to the Climate Change Emergency Fund like Castle Park Arts Centre did, please email: george.ablett@cwva.gov.uk to discuss your project idea in more detail and improve your chances of being funded.
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  Council's first electric vehicle awareness event will be held in Ellesmere Port

  about 2 years ago
  

  Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged everything relating to electric vehicles (EV) to be brought together under one roof in a showcase for business and residents in the borough.
  
  

  The free ‘understanding how to transition to electric vehicles in business and at home’ event will be held at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall on Tuesday 21 May, with the first two hours solely for businesses, from 8am to 10am, and then open to the public from 10am until 2pm.

  With specialist speakers, and around 20 exhibitors, the event will include test drives, forthcoming vehicle releases, grants available, plus how to... Continue reading

  Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged everything relating to electric vehicles (EV) to be brought together under one roof in a showcase for business and residents in the borough.
  
  

  The free ‘understanding how to transition to electric vehicles in business and at home’ event will be held at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall on Tuesday 21 May, with the first two hours solely for businesses, from 8am to 10am, and then open to the public from 10am until 2pm.

  With specialist speakers, and around 20 exhibitors, the event will include test drives, forthcoming vehicle releases, grants available, plus how to select and install suitable EV charging.

  Stellantis will also be presenting on how their Ellesmere Port plant has been remodelled to support EV production.

  If you are a business and coming to the 8am to 10am session, you will need to register for this free to attend event. Anyone attending after 10am does not need to register.

  Tickets are available from Ticketsource now.(External link)

  Local dealers will be there with a range of the latest EVs for test drives.

  To take part in the test drives, just download your DVLA licence check before you come, by visiting: www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk(External link). This will speed up your registration on the day, though checks on the day are possible if needed, just bring your driving licence and NI number.

  The Council has recently secured a £2 million Electric Vehicle Charging Grant. The new funding is expected to enable an initial installation of around 600 chargers, with approximately 300 in car parks and 300 on-street locations across the borough. The initial installation phase will start in late 2024 and is expected to take around five years.

  More information about the event is available on the Council's website.(External link)

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Solar Together

  by Cat Stew, over 2 years ago

  We had been thinking about solar panels for a good while with me retiring and wanting to reduce bills while generating renewable electricity. We’d had a few firms in contact but just hadn’t felt confident. When CW&C launched Solar Together being part of a larger group of people and not just an individual gave us confidence and assurance. It’s been brilliant. Solar Bureau were a fantastic firm and we’re generating electricity even in winter and the battery enables us to buy cheap electricity overnight when demand is low. There was a financial commitment which will take time to make back... Continue reading

  We had been thinking about solar panels for a good while with me retiring and wanting to reduce bills while generating renewable electricity. We’d had a few firms in contact but just hadn’t felt confident. When CW&C launched Solar Together being part of a larger group of people and not just an individual gave us confidence and assurance. It’s been brilliant. Solar Bureau were a fantastic firm and we’re generating electricity even in winter and the battery enables us to buy cheap electricity overnight when demand is low. There was a financial commitment which will take time to make back and I was lucky to have, for the first time in my life, an amount of money to help.

  As a retired headteacher with a granddaughter’ now, our children’s futures is often on my mind. It has been money well spent. I was telling my brother and he was impressed that our council were supporting residents reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  My home energy journey to a carbon free future

  by Gavin.Griffith, over 2 years ago
  

  I have aways been interested in climate change, and the need to adapt my behaviours and environment to meet the challenge of the Climate Emergency. My journey began in 2015 when I installed 4 kW of Solar PV on my home.

  Since that time I have removed all gas appliances, including the hob and central heating boiler, replacing them with an induction hob and Air Source Heat Pump. Alongside this I have signed up to a green energy tariff, ensuring that the electricity I do use is derived from renewable sources.

  
  

  I must admit to a degree of anxiety about... Continue reading

  I have aways been interested in climate change, and the need to adapt my behaviours and environment to meet the challenge of the Climate Emergency. My journey began in 2015 when I installed 4 kW of Solar PV on my home.

  Since that time I have removed all gas appliances, including the hob and central heating boiler, replacing them with an induction hob and Air Source Heat Pump. Alongside this I have signed up to a green energy tariff, ensuring that the electricity I do use is derived from renewable sources.

  
  

  I must admit to a degree of anxiety about the transition from gas to electric for hot water and space heating, however I have been really pleased with the outcome. We always have plenty of hot water (there are currently 5 of us at home) and the internal temperature is currently holding at a steady 20 degrees, despite it being 1 degree outside as I write this.

  
  

  My next stage on this journey will be the switch from a petrol car to an electric vehicle, which will complete my transition away from fossil fuels, and be my personal contribution to the Climate Emergency and the achievement of Net Zero.