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WHAT'S NEW AT NEF RENEWABLES - 7th May 2003
Youth Hostel Association Join REST Campaign
The National Energy Foundation to Carry Out Clear Skies Feasibility Studies
'Grasping of Climate' Project
Green Energy Machine is a real GEM
Big discounts available when hiring renewable energy display
1. Youth Hostel Association Join REST Campaign
The Youth Hostel Association have joined the REST scheme. REST surveys will be carried out on at least ten of the associations' youth hostels. Advice on energy efficiency improvements and feasibility of renewable energy installations will be provided for each site. This includes the technical and financial aspects of technologies such as solar water heating, solar photovoltaics, wood heating, ground source heat pumps and wind turbines. Participation in the scheme will help The Youth Hostel Association to gain recognition for their efforts in saving energy and reducing carbon emissions and also increase their appeal to environmentally aware customers.
The REST campaign will be of interest to anyone owning or managing a hotel or guesthouse. REST stands for "Renewable Energy and Sustainable Tourism". It is a unique, EU sponsored, energy saving campaign running in six European countries to help hotels and guesthouses in their efforts to make energy savings and to use renewable forms of energy.
For further details contact: Catherine Streater / Gareth Ellis at The National Energy Foundation (01908 665555) or see www.rest-hotels.org
2. The National Energy Foundation to Carry Out Clear Skies Feasibility Studies
The National Energy Foundation are on the register of renewable energy consultants to carry out feasibility studies for the Clear Skies Community grant scheme. Groups proposing community schemes are eligible to receive 75% of the costs for feasibility studies or £10,000, whichever is the lower, to help address key issues such as technical viability, legal and planning issues, and access to finance.
Those interested in discussing feasibility studies for potential community projects should contact Catherine Streater / Gareth Ellis at The National Energy Foundation (01908 665555). Further details on the Clear Skies grant scheme is available at www.clear-skies.org
3. 'Grasping of Climate' Project
Partners:
- Teknikens Hus - a Science Centre in Lule (Northern Sweden) - the project leader with experience in developing projects incorporating interactive exhibition
- The National Energy Foundation (NEF) UK - an independent educational charity with a wide experience of working with schools for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Rhônalpénergie-Environnement (RAEE) - the regional energy and environment agency for Rhône-Alpes (France)
Summary
The main goal of the project is to develop an understanding how use of energy impacts our environment and climate, and how our individual choices in everyday life are of importance for the future. This will be done by inspiring and developing methods for teachers to work with their pupils on themed projects.
Teknikens Hus is one of Sweden's largest and most renowned science centres. Teknikens Hus' successful and established teaching methods of combining interactive exhibition and dramas together with theory and practical experiments will be used as a model. The National Energy Foundation (NEF) in UK is more specialised in teaching children about energy issues and complement therefore Teknikens Hus in a good way. Rhônalpénergie-Environnement (RAEE) has expertise in climate questions and a good network for dissemination of results to key target groups in a third language. Norrbotten Energy Network have a large national and international network in energy, environment and climate areas, and complement Teknikens Hus with an expertise in running projects as well as producing project reports. Interactive exhibitions and dramas will be set up. After the project period it will be possible for others to rent the exhibitions. A teacher inspirational guide, in three languages, summarising experiences and ideas collected during the project will be produced.
This is a 2½ year project commencing January 2003. The target area in the UK is primarily Eastern Region and East Midlands Region.The project will develop information, materials and activities for schools with the purpose of influencing the behaviour of pupils, parents, teachers, caretakers and politicians.
For further information please contact:
Felicity Beaton at the National Energy Foundation: Tel: 01908 665555 or E-mail: felicity@greenenergy.org.uk
4. Green Energy Machine is a real GEM
During the Easter break NEF Renewables' Green Energy Machine (GEM) took up residence at the Redfield Community, Winslow, Buckinghamshire. GEM lived up to its name when the Community's electricity supply was cut off for a day. The machine's photovoltaics and wind turbine provided enough power for workshops and refurbishment work to continue as planned.
The mobile display continues to play a full role in spreading awareness at public events and schools and is particularly busy in May, June and July.
For further information please contact:
Felicity Beaton at the National Energy Foundation: Tel: 01908 665555 or E-mail: felicity@greenenergy.org.uk
5. Big discounts available when hiring renewable energy display
Owing to support by the Government Office for the Eastern Region (GoEast) until 31 March 2004, the National Energy Foundation is able to offer a visit by the Green Energy Machine (GEM), a mobile renewable energy display, at a good discount to hirers within the GoEast area - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The display is accompanied by two staff, and presentations can be tailored to individual needs.
The display is particularly relevant for those wishing to target forces, energy/sustainable development within the science, geography or citizenship areas of the curriculum for example.
For further information please contact:
Felicity Beaton at the National Energy Foundation: Tel: 01908 665555 or E-mail: felicity@greenenergy.org.uk
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