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 Warwickshire Energy Statistics Report (pdf, 147 kb). The aim was 1. To provide the baseline data on energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions needed to understand targets on CO2 reduction and renewable energy.
Encraft, Warwick Wind Trials (pdf, 446 kb). The aims were to 1. To provide independent and objective data on the performance of rooftop wind turbines on real sites in Warwickshire and the UK. 2. To evaluate the contribution rooftop-mounted wind turbines may make to improving the energy performance of existing homes in the UK
Stratford Climate Action Network (pdf, 631kb). The aim was to 1. To bring together all the groups in Stratford District that are taking practical action to combat climate change in their own community.
RBC grants for renewable energy installations (pdf, 216 kb), The aim was to encourage local Residents and community groups to install renewable energy equipment in Rugby Borough.
Encraft, Warwickshire Renewable Energy Scenarios Report (pdf, 98 kb). The aim was : 1. To determine the potential for a variety of technology options to contribute to meeting renewable energy targets in the county of Warwickshire. 2. To identify major renewable energy technology areas where the County Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan should focus.
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| Mapping Warwickshire's Wind Resource (pdf, 570 kb). Aim was : 1. To identify the potential renewable wind energy resources available in Warwickshire. 2. To identify and raise awareness of opportunities to develop wind energy in order to meet the regional 5% (of consumption) renewable energy target (taking into account designated areas).
EDF's Home Energy Efficiency projects in Warwickshire (pdf, 94kb). EDF Energy work in partnership with a range of organisations such as local authorities, social housing providers, managing
agents and installers.
NBBC CHP Units
A presentation looking at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Councils Combined Heat and Power units installed in two of the boroughs leisure centres |
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| Renewable Energy Solutions for Flagship Ford Dealership, Perpetual Energy, June 2008 (470 KB)
Perpetual Energy outline their installation of an Entegrity 50kW wind turbine, rainwater harvesting system and waste to energy boiler at Ford Retail's flagship dealership in East London. |
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| Church Lawford Village Hall, June 2008 (983 KB)
A case study investigating the energy efficiency technologies that have been installed in the newly built village hall at Church Lawford, Rugby. |
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| Orbit Heart of England Housing Group, March 2008 (399 KB)
A case study looking at the work carried out by Orbit Heart of England Housing Group with their installation of Ground Source Heat Pumps at Lighthorne Heath |
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| Installing Solar Panels at Home - Keith Sinfield, Church Lawford, Aug 2007 (643 KB)
Keith Sinfield shares his experience of installing solar thermal and photovoltaic panels at his home in Church Lawford. |
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| Stratford Methodist Church - Ecocongregation Energy Project, June 2007 (470 KB)
Stratford Methodist Church carried out a project that addressed the following: an energy audit of the church premises; introduced energy efficiency measures to reduce their energy consumption; introduced green measures in gardening; set up a recycling centre in the church. |
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| Ashlawn School, Rugby - Wind Turbine Installation July 2006 (294 KB)
Short case study on the installation of a 5 KW wind turbine at Ashlawn School, Rugby. |
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| Biomass Heated Workshops and Offices (112 KB)
Short case study by Fuelwood Ltd and Mercia Energy Ltd on the installation of a 3kW Heizomat boiler. |
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| Working with the National Energy Centre - The Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme (225 KB)
Short overview of the scheme and how three Warwickshire organisations have achieved accreditation to date. |
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| Centrica's Home Energy Efficiency Projects in Warwickshire (81 KB)
Short background on projects that have been carried out in Warwickshire. |
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| Working with the Carbon Trust (58 KB)
Short overview of the Carbon Trust's Carbon Management Action Plans and products, with reference to take-up in Warwickshire. |
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| Ocean Power Technologies Ltd (208 KB)
A case study looking at the harnessing of wave energy, through the use of Ocean Power Technologies, PowerBuoy. |
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| Hill Close Gardens (156 KB)
A case study looking at the energy efficiency technologies used by Hill Close Gardens, Warwick, when designing their new visitor centre. |
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| If you are involved in any energy projects in Warwickshire, please let us know so that we can help promote good practice. Case studies are welcome from a wide range of sectors: business, local authority,government organisation, charity, not-for-profit organisation, school, college, etc. |
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If you have any queries please contact Warwickshire County Council's Climate Change team by emailing climatechange@warwickshire.gov.uk |
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