Community Energy
Opportunities for social business as survey finds growing interest in positive investment
New research from positive savings and investment platform Ethex shows that more than half of the eligible UK population is keen for its wealth to have a positive impact on society.
Findings that should make welcome… Continue reading
Harborough Solar One Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of our Community Benefit Society, Harborough Solar One was held on 22nd November at the Angel Hotel. The minutes of that meeting may be found on this website in the Governance pages.
It was… Continue reading
Blockchain – will it transform our relationship with energy?
Well I suspect most of us have not actually heard of Blockchain but it’s something that has the potential to change the way energy is transacted. It offers opportunities for consumers and prosumers (households that not only consume but… Continue reading
What could possibly go wrong? – a tale of euphoria, despair and community unity
Well what could possibly go wrong. I was a seasoned energy efficiency and renewables professional. I understood my market, I had weathered the storms of energy policy volatility, the group I had been brought in to support were… Continue reading
Pssst – want a smart meter?
Well most of us have now heard about them, or seen the Gaz and Leccy adverts.
Every energy supplier must offer its customers a smart meter by 2020. But it’s not compulsory to have one.
So, should we bother?… Continue reading
Important changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive
The Government has announced important changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive. Follow our link to find out more…
Solar tax hike for schools
Background
The new hike in business rates on buildings with solar panel installations (#solartaxhike) is not a new concept and indeed the Solar Trade Association (STA) has been campaigning against this increase since the summer of 2016. In December 2016… Continue reading
What shall I do if my energy supplier goes out of business?
Ofgem safety net: If your energy supplier goes out of business
Invitation to the Harborough Solar One Annual General Meeting
Members of Harborough Solar One are cordially invited to the
Annual General Meeting of the society
Thursday 24th November 2016
4.30—6.00 pm
Angel Hotel, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
As well as the usual AGM… Continue reading
The present government is too slow to commit to sustainable energy – we should let community energy take the lead.
We should let community energy take the lead.
Earlier this month the UK slipped out of the top ten of a respected global energy ranking – the World Energy Council’s… Continue reading