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An introduction to Community Energy
A Community Energy Process
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An introduction to Community Energy
About Community Energy
Local Authorities acting as initiators and developers of community energy projects
Local Authorities acting as facilitators of community energy projects
Why should energy issues matter to Local Authorities?
Why do Local Authorities have an important role in facilitating community energy schemes?
Identifying community groups
Roles played by Local Authorities as facilitators of community energy projects
Providers of Information
Co-ordinators, Brokers and Influencers
Service providers
Corporate managers
Community leaders
Barriers to community action
Community Groups
A Community Energy Process
Stage 1: Getting your project started
For Local Authorities
The National Heat Map
Building political support and commitment
Budget commitment
For Community Groups
Exploring Your Idea
Community Engagement
Exploring Technologies
Stage 2: Developing your project
For Local Authorities
Feasibility studies
Choosing the right technology
Delivery route / procurement strategy options
For Community Groups
Feasibility studies for Community Groups
Choosing the right technology
Planning permission and land ownership
Selecting supplier and installers
Stage 3: Financing and writing the business plan
Business and financial plan
Raising finance
Governance structures
Writing the Business Plan and insurance considerations
Partnerships
Project management
Stage 4: Project Delivery
District Heating
Wind
Biomass
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
Combined Heat and Power
Solar PV
Solar Thermal
Case studies
National Heat map
About the National Heat Map
User guide
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