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Latest news & events
Support local wind power before Friday 24 May
Posted Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 at 5:43pm
The deadline for telling the planners whether you support or oppose the proposal for a wind farm at Bullington Cross is this Friday. Make sure you get your views heard!
Go to http://planningapplications.winchester.gov.uk/PlanningWeb/MakeRepresentation.aspx?id1=13&id2=00800&id3=FUL for the Winchester City Council form to respond. You don't need to say a lot - just reply to "Question 1 : Are you supporting or objecting to the proposal?", give one sentence about why to question 2, and give them your name and contact details. Give them your address because local views have more influence.
All the papers can be viewed at http://planningapplications.winchester.gov.uk/PlanningWeb/results.aspx?id1=13&id2=00800&id3=FUL - go to "Associated Documents".
If you are still undecided, see why WinACC supports the proposal at http://www.winacc.org.uk/wind.
Wind power at Bullington Cross
Posted Friday, 17 May, 2013 at 11:21pm
On 8 April 2013, EDF Energy submitted its planning application for the proposed wind farm at Bullington Cross. To support the proposed wind farm, contact Winchester City Planners - here is the link. if you have any problems, go to planning and look for case 13/00800/FUL. Consultation closes 24 May. For who to contact, WinACC's position and tips on what to say, click on "read more" below.
Eco-workshop: Green Interiors
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 - 7:45pm
United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ
Now you've done all you can on the building, it's time to turn the spotlight on what goes into our homes. The interactive, friendly workshop will set out some basic principles, and explore what we can do to reduce the carbon footprint of our cleaning products, decorating materials and finishes, as well as furniture and flooring, lighting, white goods, IT and boilers.
Run jointly with Friends of the Earth, our eco-workshops provide practical advice and information on how we can cut our carbon footprint.
This event is free and open to all.
Posted Friday, 17 May, 2013 at 11:20pm
Renewable Energy Action group sets out priorities for next six months
Posted Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 at 11:49am
WinACC's Renewable Energy Action Group met on 8 May 2013 and set out their priorities for the next six months. To find out more about the group, contact renewables@winacc.org.uk.
Fresh approaches to tackling climate change - a FEASTA / WinACC workshop
Saturday, 29 June 2013 (All day) - Sunday, 30 June 2013 (All day)
St Lawrence’s Parish Room, Colebrook Street, Winchester
Environmental activists and anyone with an interest in environmental law are cordially invited to a weekend seminar organised by FEASTA (The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability) and WinACC. More details, or email david.knight@ntlworld.com.
Posted Tuesday, 07 May, 2013 at 11:06am
Green Deal tells you how to save energy, save money and stay warm
Posted Sunday, 28 April, 2013 at 7:05pm
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Register for a Green Deal assessment by clicking here to do it on-line, or ringing or texting Green Deal to 07731 960 320. The report lists everything that would make your home as energy-saving and cosy as possible. It also tells you what each improvement would cost, and if you would be eligible for a loan from the new Government’s Green Deal scheme or an Energy Company Obligation (ECO) grant.
Improvements to your home will stop the warmth getting out. Stopping draughts makes your home cosier as well as saving energy. Lower electricity and heating bills save money and help combat climate change.
Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
Posted Wednesday, 24 April, 2013 at 6:47pm
Yorkshire Energy Services You Tube video explains the Green Deal below
or take a look at Sutton Affinity's video. Also available: Government videos from the Green Deal launch by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and Government video on why the scheme is important.
For those who prefer words, the Energy Saving Trust website has a good summary.
Or you can see the Government's own leaflets downloaded for you here.
Barton Farm: what WinACC is doing
Posted Sunday, 14 April, 2013 at 1:00pm
Since our open meeting about Barton Farm on 1 December 2012, WinACC has been working with the City of Winchester Trust to influence decisions about this housing development. We have had two informal meetings with the developers, Cala Homes. The first focussed on the decision to turn the Andover Road into a cycle and pedestrian path and to route all traffic through the middle of the development. In the second meeting, members of WinACC’s Built Environment Group advised the planners how to make the development sustainable – and profitable – by building high quality housing and using district heating.
Photovoltaic (PV) suppliers
Posted Monday, 10 December, 2012 at 2:50pm
People often ask us at WinACC about installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in their home.
For some basic points about PV panels go to our PV Panel Facts page which will help with your decision-making or to know what questions to ask when dealing with a supplier.
Many also ask how to pick a good supplier. We can't recommend a supplier but if you click on "Read more", you will see a (not complete) list of local photovoltaic suppliers.
Renewable energy - without generating it yourself
Posted Friday, 26 October, 2012 at 10:59pm
If installing your own solar roof isn't for you, don't do nothing – switch to an electricity supplier who sells renewable electricity. WinACC knows of four options (click read more below).
Thanks to a new scheme, when you switch, WinACC gets a fee. And the renewable energy suppliers usually don't have complicated tariff options that waste your time as you read the small print. So it's less hassle, less greenhouse gas emissions, and money for WinACC in one simple step. Read all about the suppliers and how to switch at
http://www.localunited.net/?q=community/registered-communities
