Facts & Figures
Size: Wales is around 170 miles (256 km) long and 60 miles (96 km) wide and covers an area of 8023m2 (20,780km2).
Inhabitants: 2,999,319 (StatsWales 2009)
Location: Part of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Situated to the West of England.
Category: ENNEREG Pioneer Region
Country: United Kingdom
Twin Region: Mid-West Region - Ireland
Main Contact:
SWEA - Severn Wye Energy Agency
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Andy BULL, ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Wales, UK:
Margaret KEVILLE:
Simone LOWTHE THOMAS:
Severn Wye Energy Agency Limited (SWEA) is a SAVE energy agency, working in Wales and South West England. SWEA promotes sustainable energy and affordable warmth through partnership, awareness-raising, innovation and strategic action, working across the domestic, community, business and public sectors.
Stakeholders:
Welsh Assembly Government, Counties – North Wales (Angelsey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham), Mid-Wales (Ceredigion, Powys), West Wales (Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire) and South Wales (Monmouthshire, Newport, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Rhonda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Neath & Port Talbot, Swansea). Main Cities: Cardiff (Capital), Swansea, Carmarthen, Aberystwth, Caernarfon, Bangor.
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales.
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Wales, UK - Becoming a Sustainable Energy Region
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This leaflet provides an update on Wales' journey towards becoming a European Sustainable Energy Region.
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National Farmers Union website features SWEA Renewable Energy Farm Guides
[EN]
Severn Wye Energy Agency has produced a new set of fact-sheets providing generic and independent advice in respect of wind-power, woodfuel, photovoltaics (PVs), anaerobic digestion and hydro-power.
They have been specifically designed for farmers and landowners under projects funded by the Intelligent Energy for Europe programme of the EU and the Welsh Government.
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Cynnal Cymru website features SWEA Churches & Chapels Guide
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This guide for churches and chapels looks at energy efficiency and renewable energy options to consider during any renovation works. The guide was compiled as a result of Severn Wye Energy Agency’s involvement in the ENNEREG project.
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Wales – One of the Regions 202020
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Much of the current work by SWEA is reporting on activity that is already happening in Wales by the Assembly Government and many others – in this sense Wales is well ahead of many of the other partners that are setting up activities and structures almost from scratch. Part of the objective of the project is to report and disseminate good practice across the European Region. So please feed into SWEA projects and programmes that are working well – or indeed lessons that you might have learnt!
It is also the intention to encourage other regions to join the network and the commitment to sustainable energy activity.
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The Treasury, September 2011 Edition
The Treasury is the monthly publiction of the Presbyterian Church of Wales. See page 4 for Severn Wye Energy Agency article on the Churches and Chapel Guide, developed under the ENNEREG project.
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Cynnal Cymru June 2011 e-zine
[EN]
Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales is a membership organisation that promotes sustainable development and raises awareness of good practice within Wales. (see www.cynnalcymru.com). It published e-zines ona monthly basis and is a very effective vehicle for ENNEREG Wales to reach its stakeholders. This June 2011 edition features an article submitted by Severn Wye Energy Agency on Anaerobic Digestion.
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Cynnal Cymru March 2012 E-zine
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Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales is a membership organisation that promotes sustainable development and raises awareness of good practice within Wales. It is an independent, not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. Download the March 2012 e-zine and see page 15 for Severn Wye Energy Agency article on guides for on-farm renewable energy, developed under the ENNEREG project.
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Severn Wye Energy Agency - Spring Review 2012
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Severn Wye Energy Agency Limited is a non-profit company and a registered educational charity. Severn Wye was established in 1999, under the European Commission SAVE programme, and we are one of around 300 European local and regional energy 'demand management' agencies.
Severn Wye Energy Agency aims to promote sustainable energy and affordable warmth through partnership, awareness-raising, innovation and strategic action.
Download the publication and see page 7 for information on the Churches and Chapels guide, produced by Severn Wye Energy Agency under the ENNEREG project. The guide looks at solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy options in older buildings.
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Wales Twinned with the Mid West Region of Ireland
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Wales is now twinned with the Mid West Region of Ireland.
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Free training on Anaerobic Digestion offered to community groups
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Free training on Anaerobic Digestion offered to community groups to equip them with informing their communities on the benefits of processing domestic food-waste via anaerobic digestion.
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Intelligent Energy Education in Wales, UK
ENNEREG e-Bulletin September 2012 [EN]
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Update from the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 4 Autumn 2012 - EN
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Актуално от ENNEREG Пилотните Региони
Новини от Общността относно устойчивото развитие на енергетиката
Брой 4 ЕСЕН 2012 - BG
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Actualització de les regions pioneres de l’ENNEREG
Notícies de les Comunitats d’Energia Sostenible
Número 4 Tardor 2012 - CA
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Aktualizace z pilotních regionů ENNEREG
Udržitelná energie společenství Novinky
Vydání 4 Podzim 2012 - CS
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Neuigkeiten aus den ENNEREG Pionierregionen
Nachrichten Nachhaltiger Energiegemeinden
Ausgabe 4 Herbst 2012 - DE
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Τα νέα από τις περιοχές πιλότους του ENNEREG
Νέα των Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμων Κοινοτήτων
Τεύχος 4 Φθινόπωρο 2012 - EL
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Actualización de las Regiones Pioneras ENNEREG
Noticias Comunidades de Energía Sostenible
Número 4 Otoño 2012 - ES
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Izvješće iz ENNEREG pionirskih regija
Vijesti Energetski održivih zajednica
izdanje 4 Jesen 2012 - HR
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Újdonság az ENNEREG Pioneer Régiókban
Fenntartható Energia Közösségek Híreket
Kiadás 4 2012. Ősz - HU
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Aggiornamento delle ENNEREG Pioneer regioni
Notizie dalle Comunità Energeticamente sostenibili
Numero 4 Autunno 2012 - IT
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Naujienos iš ENNEREG Regionų pionierių
Darni Energetika Bendruomenėms Naujienos
leidimas 4 2012 m. ruduo - LT
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Aktualności z pionierskich regionów projektu ENNEREG
Biuletyn Zrównoważonych Energetycznie Gmin
Wydanie 4 Jesień 2012 - PL
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Actualize as Regiões Pioneiras ENNEREG
Boletim das Comunidades de Energia Sustentável
Edição 4 Outono 2012 - PT
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Actualități din Regiunile Pionere ENNEREG
Știri privind Comunitățile Energetice Durabile News
Ediția 4 Toamna 2012 - RO
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Aktuality zo zakladajúcich regiónov ENNEREG
Novinky o udržateľných energetických spoločenstvách
Vydanie 4 Jeseň 2012 - SK
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Posodobitev ENNEREG pionirskih regij
Novice Skupnosti s trajnostno rabo energije
Številka 4 Jesen 2012 - SL
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come2CoM news from Austria, UK, Denmark and Germany
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 2 Summer 2011 - EN
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Promoting Local and Regional Sustainable Energy Actions in the Regions 202020 Network
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 2 Summer 2011 - EN
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Supporting Sustainable Energy in Wales
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 2 Summer 2011 - EN
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ENNEREG - Regions 202020 paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 1 Autumn 2010 - EN
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Do you want to learn from the best? So do we!
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 1 Autumn 2010 - EN
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ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting
Support for Future Sustainable Energy Planning and Projects in European Regions
19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium
The presentations from this invitation-only ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting are now available on this website. During the meeting ENNEREG partners summarised the results and progress of the project to date. In addition, invited speakers from Fedarene, ERRIN, EACI and ENNEREG Twin region, Tartu, provided further insight into the role regions can play in meeting European Sustainable Energy targets.
Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors
Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Conference
18 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium
Representatives from cities leading on sustainable energy actions gathered together in Brussels on Monday 18 March, at a European Commission forum organised by ManagEnergy. The event marked the commitment of 189 communities in going beyond the EU’s 2020 climate and energy targets. The cumulative results of the sustainable energy action plans are projected to be 2475080 MWh per annum of RES production and 5327473 MWh per annum of primary energy savings.
Energy Efficiency in European Regions
Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits
8 and 9 November 2012, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
The Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits, organised by EVE and Fedarene on 8-9 November 2012, was open to ENNEREG partners, Fedarene partners and selected invited participants. The Workshop on Thursday 8 November 2012 was a good opportunity to discuss interesting issues related to the management of energy efficiency at a regional level, and to share ENNEREG partner’s experience and good practices. The Workshop was followed on the morning of Friday 9 November by two technical visits, both in Zamudio, 10 km from Bilbao. Presentations are now available on the events page of the Regions 202020 website.
ENNEREG Replication Event
23 May 2012, Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
A Replication Workshop oriented towards other Polish regions, addressing monitoring aspects of the regional SEAP.
Na Warsztaty Replikacji, poruszające aspekty „Regionalnego Planu Działań na Rzecz Zrównoważonej Energii” w kontekście innych regionów Polski.
ENNEREG International Conference
Transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable use of energy
22 May 2012, Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
The morning session of the ENNEREG International Conference in Poznan, Poland presented the ENNEREG Project and Regions 202020 Network as well as the Regional SEAPs for Wielkopolska and Pomerania, as well as Regions 202020 Good Practice case studies and Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) at the regional and inter-regional levels from the ENNEREG Pioneer regions. After lunch, a number of experience exchange workshops were organised on relevant topics. The event was followed by a Replication Workshop on 23 May 2012 oriented towards other Polish regions, addressing monitoring aspects of the regional SEAP.
ENNEREG Exhibit at:
Fit for the Future - National Trust goes Green
3-5 April 2012, Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Wales
From April 3rd to the 5th 2012 at the Centre for Alternative Technology, the National Trust is hosting a large conference focusing on sharing and learning about experiences with energy efficiency and renewable energy systems in historic and older buildings. Severn Wye Energy Agency will have a stand at the event and will be promoting ENNEREG and its work in developing a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) for Wales.
Common meeting: EU projects ENNEREG and Climactregions
21 October 2011, Lyon, France
Rhonalpénergie-environnement (RAEE) and the Region Rhône-Alpes are involved in the ENNEREG and Climactregions projects. Together they organized a meeting on 21 October 2011 between the representatives of the partner regions of these two projects.
Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival
21-22 May 2011, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, UK
The Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival is a significant event on the Welsh calendar, and has been widely promoted throughout Wales and beyond. During the event, the Severn Wye Energy Agency will be providing impartial and independent advice on renewable energy, energy efficiency, the feed in tariff, the renewable heat incentive and other related topics on a one-to-one basis to attendees.
Powering Regions for the 21st Century
EU Sustainable Energy Week Side Event
14 April 2011, 14.00-17.00, House of the Dutch Provinces, Brussels, Belgium
This conference presents two European projects exploring regional authorities’ influence on an energy landscape, which increasingly features renewables and energy efficiency. What policies should regional authorities deploy to help these sectors overcome barriers in planning, financing, skills, research and other key areas?
Carmarthenshire is Greener Every Day
EUSEW Local Energy Days
12-15 April 2011, Carmarthenshire, Wales
This major drive in Carmarthenshire to help the planet was hailed a huge success. A special programme of events and activities were held to educate people of all ages about climate change. Businesses, schools and residents were targeted as part of the awareness raising initiative.
Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition
Arddangosfa a Digwyddiad o Ynni Adnewyddadwy Cymunedol
8 December 2010, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
The day is to provide advice and ideas to community groups who would like to generate renewable energy for community income or take action against climate change within their communities - but don’t know where to start! The workshop will provide plenty of information and also opportunities for networking, interactive sessions and feedback.
Bwriad y diwrnod yw darparu cyngor a syniadau i grwpiau cymunedol a hoffai gynhyrchu ynni adnewyddadwy ar gyfer incwm cymunedol neu gymryd camau yn erbyn newid yn yr hinsawdd yn eu cymunedau - ond ddim yn gwybod lle i ddechrau!
Regions 202020 Replication Workshop
Learn from the Best
7 October 2010, 9:30 - 12:30, Brussels, Belgium
This half-day Replication Workshop took place in Brussels during the Open Days Eighth European Week of Regions and Cities.
The workshop gave European regions with a focus on developing sustainable energy action plans the opportunity to exchange experiences with some of the ENNEREG Pioneer regions.
Also see: Events for Regions in United Kingdom »
Sustainable Energy in
Cymru - Wales
“Wales once led the world in carbon-based energy. Our goal now is to do the same for low-carbon energy. This is a challenging but exciting and vital agenda” Welsh Assembly Government Cabinet March 2010.
The Welsh Assembly Government Ambition:
- To maximize energy savings and energy efficiency in order to make producing the majority of the energy we need from low carbon sources more feasible and less costly.
- To meet our energy needs, securely, from low carbon sources, on a centralised and localised basis.
- Ensure this transition maximizes economic renewal opportunities for practical jobs and skills, strengthens and engages our research sectors, promotes personal and community engagement and helps to tackle deprivation and improve quality of life.
Wales has a varied geography with strong contrasts. In the south, flat coastal plains gives way to valleys, then to ranges of hills and mountains in mid and north Wales.
Wales has three national parks: Snowdonia (home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1,085 m; Brecon Beacons; and Pembrokeshire Coast. Wales is home to five Areas of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB); Wye Valley; Isle of Anglesey Coast; Llyn Peninsula; Gower Peninsula; and Clwydian Hills. There are over 1300 kilometres of coastline ranging from long flat sandy beaches to towering cliffs. 80% of the land is dedicated to agriculture, ranging from crops to livestock.
Wales' industry has changed drastically over the last hundred years. At the turn of the 20th century, the emphasis was on coal and steel in the south and slate in the north. The transport of these items gave rise to a strong maritime industry too.
Coal exports, manufacturing and heavy industry have declined nowadays and have been replaced by new industries. Tourism and public services have taken over as the main employers within Wales.
The shape of manufacturing has also changed. The traditional heavy industries have given way to lighter manufacturing such as electronics, parts and technology.
Top five export industries: metals; energy; chemicals; engineering; automotive.
English is spoken throughout the country, but Welsh is also thriving, experiencing a resurgence with over half a million speaking fluent Welsh.
Cardiff, Wales’ capital is situated in the south of the country with a population of 321,000.
The National Assembly for Wales, which opened in 1999 is our political body made up of 60 elected Assembly Members (AMs) which makes decisions affecting Wales.
The Welsh Assembly Government are responsible for policy and budget priorities and is scrutinised by the legislature, the National Assembly for Wales.
In Wales 40 members are elected to the UK Parliament where responsibility for some non devolved policy areas for Wales resides. On a European level, four members are elected to the European Parliament which produces legislation for member states of the European Union
The energy consumption data for Wales can be summarized as:-
- The use of coal is dominated by electricity production at Aberthaw Power Station and an unidentified user in the NE Wales (thought to be a mis-allocation from a coal-fired station just across the border in England).
- The “manufactured fuels” are largely coal based (ie coke and similar products) and the largest user by far is the steel works at Port Talbot.
- The consumption of oil in the industrial and commercial, and domestic sectors is decreasing slowly but the use for transport continues to grow. There are no electrified rail lines in Wales so all trains still use diesel – this is also on a slight upward trajectory.
- The use of natural gas and electricity is reducing in all sectors which reflects the considerable efforts being exerted to improve energy efficiency.
- The energy derived from renewable and “energy from waste” increased by 67% between 2005 and 2007 – but from a very low base.
Analysis of the electricity generation in Wales (as at March 2010) for units of 10 MW installed capacity shows that:-
- Wales produces considerably more electricity than it consumes
- There is 2080 MW of installed capacity of pumped storage and this represents the whole of the UK capacity
- The current generation capacity is dominated by coal and gas and is concentrated in the north and south of the country
- There is one nuclear power station in the far north of the country (on the island of Anglesey) but it is likely to be nearing the end of its generating life. There is one other station that is being de-commissioned.
- New large scale generation capacity is under construction for more gas with the largest project being at Pembroke where it would use liquefied gas imported through the Milford Haven facility.
- A large electricity only facility is consented at Port Talbot that would burn imported biomass.
- There are a number of on and offshore wind-power installations and some hydro.
Because the population and current generation capacity is concentrated in the north and south of the country there is a significant constraint in terms of grid infrastructure in the extensive but largely rural central region of Wales. This is proving to be a barrier to wind-power development.
In terms of local energy production, there is currently very limited district heating infrastructure in Wales. Although this clearly leaves a great potential for expansion, that potential is going to be difficult to realise though a series of reasons:-
- There have been poor schemes in the past
- There is a significant lack of knowledge
- Retro-fitting heat mains is very expensive
The main opportunities for smaller scale renewable energy production in Wales are:-
- Wind The larger wind schemes will be either off-shore or within the 7 “Strategic Search Areas” defined by the WAG under “Technical Advice Note 8 – Planning for Renewable Energy”. Outside of the Strategic Search Areas there are opportunities for community schemes (up to 5MW) and schemes on urban and industrial sites. Small turbines (6-20 kW) can be widely deployed across rural Wales. The newly introduced feed-in tariffs have incentivized such developments. Wales has one of the best wind regimes in Europe.
- Wave and tidal energy does have a potentially enormous role to play in terms of future energy generation in Wales but it will be deployment at a scale above 10 MW that will make an impact.
- Ground and Air-source Heat Pumps Whilst not a renewable energy technology, this lower carbon solution does have a part to play under the right circumstances. The number of installations has increased quickly over recent years but some of them have been poorly designed and implemented. The RHI announcement will have an impact on sales of this equipment too.
- Solar Thermal This technology tool is awaiting an announcement on the RHI. The market in Wales has been slowly developing over 20 years or more but the number of installations is still relatively low. The RHI could change that. Installations on new-build properties are increasing quite dramatically in some areas of Wales.
- Woodfuel Heating Wood, in the form of logs has been used as a heating fuel for as long as man has lived and stoves are by far the most prolific form of heating equipment in Wales. Automated log, chip and pellet boilers are available (mostly imported from Austria) and are making some progress. The announcement with the respect to the “Renewable Heat Incentive”(RHI) will be very significant to the market for these appliances. The fuel supply chains and the quality of the available fuels is an issue throughout the UK.
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Until very recently there were no commercial AD plants in Wales but two have been commissioned in the last year and more are planned. The WAG has chosen AD as its preferred method of treating organic wastes from the domestic waste stream and source-segregated food waste collections are commencing in most local authorities in Wales over the next year or so (where they haven’t already done so). There is no real enthusiasm amongst policy-makers for the production of biogas from energy crops but the use of waste products, including manures and food-processing wastes is very much encouraged.
- PV Wales does not have the best solar resource in Europe but the stimulation of the PV market is still very worthwhile. Feed-in tariffs have seen a very real increase installation of PVs in Wales with installers reporting a ten-fold increase in enquiries.
- Woodfuel CHP Although there is a lot of interest in woodfuel CHP, there are not yet any successful schemes and the technology is proving difficult.
- Hydro There are very few schemes available for larger schemes (above 100 kW) but these are often now under active investigation through a series of initiatives and the introduction of the feed-in tariffs. Smaller schemes (down to 3 kW) have been developed over recent years and the potential for such schemes is significant, although their combined generation will still only be quite small.
The Policy Statement “A low Carbon Revolution” sets out the ambitions of the Welsh Assembly Governments vision for a low carbon economy in Wales. The Main Actions are:
- Action on energy efficiency – a step-change in the energy efficiency performance or all housing stock in Wales. Planned activities include: a revised Home Energy Efficiency scheme which will focus on hard to heat homes and those most at risk from fuel poverty (tackling 3000 properties per annum), ARBED – an investment programme targeting the Regeneration areas in Wales (reaching over 10,000 homes), roll-out of smart meters to all properties in Wales and increasing building standards.
- Action for a significant proportion of our renewable energy to be generated locally or domestically. Planned activities include: Ynni’r Fro a programme to fund and support community scale renewable energy generation projects, reviews of the barriers including planning, grid connection and providing support through the renewable heat incentive and feed-in-tariff.
- Action to support large scale renewable energy production. Goals include:
- Offshore wind – 15kWh/d/p capacity by 2015
- Tidal Stream and Wave – 8kWh/d/p by 2025
- Onshore wind – 4.5KWh/d/p installed capacity by 2015
- Hydro & Geothermal – small scale schemes up to 1 kWh/d/p
- Biomass and Waste – 6kWh/d/p by 2020
- Actions to include: development work, providing support and multi-agency collaboration, provision of data, breaking down barriers, funding support.
- Action to capture the benefits – to maximize the short and long-term benefits for Wales’ economy and society. Actions to include: learning programmes, capturing local jobs, developing local supply chains, improved infrastructure, linking investment to communities and tackling the roots of fuel poverty.
A Low Carbon Revolution – The Welsh Assembly Government Energy Policy Statement. March 2010.
A Low Carbon Revolution - The Welsh Assembly Government Energy Policy Statement - March 2010
[EN] This Welsh Assembly Government statement explains what the Assembly Government will do and what it wants others to do to make its ambition for low carbon energy a reality.
Go to the Website
[EN - English]
Further information »
Cardiff County Council and Mould Town Council have signed up to the Covenant of Mayors (COM) and are currently developing their SEAPs. Conwy and Powys County Councils are also in the process of signing up to COM and will in due course develop SEAPs.
Carbon Lite Cardiff Action Plan
[EN] Cardiff Council, in partnership with other major employers and organizations in the city, is committed to developing and implementing a Carbon Lite Cardiff Action Plan, with the aspiration of becoming a Carbon Lite City.
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[EN - English]
Further information »
Implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects in the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions
[EN]
This report aims to evaluate the impacts of the implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) in all ENNEREG Pioneer Regions during ENNEREG’s project implementation between May 2010 and April 2013.
It is hoped that this publication will act as Inspiration to others developing SEPs in their own regions and local communities.
Development of ENNEREG Regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This document includes an evaluation of the achievements of the activities carried out in the ENNEREG partner’s regions related to the development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAP) and promoting sustainable energy since the beginning of the project. The document shows the added value of the ENNEREG project in the 12 participating regions, which not only have very different characteristics with respect to their size and their social features and the use of energy, but they also have had different starting points for this process.
Report on overall results and strategy plans for continued promotional activities in EU regions
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This report aims to record the overall results of the work of each regional partners of the ENNEREG project as it was expressed in the last workshop. It is combined with the “Strategy on future action” regarding regions’ further perspectives of enhancing the adoption of sustainable energy.
ENNEREG Summary of Project Achievements
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This document includes an evaluation of the achievements of the activities carried out during the ENNEREG project related to the development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and promoting sustainable energy since the beginning of the project. The document shows the added value of the ENNEREG project in the 12 participating regions, as well as in Europe as a whole. As such it serves as the Publishable Report of the project achievements.
Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities - Summary Report
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This report on the Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities provides an analysis of the dissemination activities of the ENNEREG project. In particular it evaluates the effectiveness of the online dissemination via the ENNEREG Regions 202020 website. The aim of this Summary Report, is to illustrate the effectiveness of the Regions 202020 website and Regions 202020 Network as a dissemination, promotion, networking and communications platform for Sustainable Energy Regions throughout Europe.
Report on ENNEREG Knowledge Transfer Workshops
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This document reports and evaluates each of the 4 Knowledge Transfer Workshops that were organised among regional partners of the ENNEREG project. The main aim of these workshops was to ensure cross-regional transfer of experience within the various cooperation topics (Sustainable Energy Themes) of the project. By sharing their experiences, the 12 ENNEREG regions hope to inspire and assist other regions in developing, implementing and evaluating their own Sustainable Energy Action Plans.
Evaluation of the regional programmes for coordinated promotional activities
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] The purpose of this document is to report on the investigation of the status of regional activities in the ENNEREG Regions as far as implementation and evaluation are concerned. It includes a status update from each region and itemises the lessons learned during the project.
ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Action Plan Implementation Report
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] The purpose of this document is to describe how ENNEREG regional partners worked towards the successful implementation of promotional activities regarding the Sustainable Energy Action Plans, the Sustainable Energy Projects and the Covenant of Mayors Initiative in their region and in other regions for replication.
ENNEREG Guidelines for promotional activities at the regional level
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] The main purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for promotional activities in the ENNEREG Regions. These promotional activities will ensure the successful implementation of the project. They are a useful exercise for the region and can act as an example of good practice for other replication regions.
Strategy for future action in the ENNEREG regions
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions
[EN]
During the project, the ENNEREG partners have worked in the development of sustainable energy action plans (SEAP) in their represented regions and in the promotion of sustainable energy projects (SEP). The objective of this document is to present how they intend to continue their efforts after the end of the project, developing the activities planned in the regional SEAP and ensuring the attraction of the necessary resources to promote sustainable energy projects.
Some of the SEAPs defined with the support of the project have been approved by the respective administrations and others still need to be matured to be accepted at the regional level and to be implemented. Thus, the situation is not the same in every region, and the approach to work in sustainable energy is not the same either. This document summarizes the common as well as the specific aspects about how the regions expect to organize and carry on the work on sustainable energy in the next future.
ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] As part of the project, 12 Pioneer ENNEREG Regions have been producing regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and initiating Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs). The ENNEREG Pioneer Regions have been sharing their experience directly with 12 ENNEREG Twin Regions and ENNEREG has also been actively promoting replication in Sustainable Regions throughout Europe. This report concerns the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions’ support activities to twin regions.
Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Wales, UK
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Wales. It represents the contribution of the Severn Wye Energy Agency to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.
Sponsorship Strategy - Report from the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions
Experience from the ENNEREG Regions
[EN]
The regional and local authorities committed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions have numerous sources of financing to develop their sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs) and finance the sustainable energy projects (SEPs) defined in them, including local and regional authorities own resources, municipal, regional and national subsidies or public-private partnerships.
The objective of this document is to present in a general way the possibilities of financing for SEAPs and SEPs at a regional level, and to summarize the financing tools available at national and regional level for the 12 regions participating in the ENNEREG Project.
Eco Driving - Wales, Greece & Spain - ENNEREG Good Practice in Cooperation – Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] It is recognized that smarter driving techniques can save up to 15% on your fuel bill. There are simple rules that can be applied to save money on fuel, whilst reducing your carbon footprint. The projects featured here look at ways to make this happen.
Monitoring of Wind Turbines Rhône-Alpes, France and Wales, UK - ENNEREG Good Practice in Cooperation - Monitoring
[EN] The Welsh Government wanted to be able to monitor all land-use planning applications for wind-power developments in order to assess whether policy ambitions were being met and identify barriers to development. Local Planning Authorities are requested to complete quarterly returns and this information was available to the ENNEREG project. It was clear, even from a quick inspection, that these returns were not complete or accurate. Some local authority officers completing the returns were obviously unclear about definitions such as “installed capacity” and the survey returns had obvious errors to the experienced eye. Even if it were accurate the survey ceased at the point at which consent was granted or finally refused – it did not provide information on implantation.
Community Pathways, Wales, UK - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] Community Pathways is a website developed by the Community Energy Practitioners’ Forum, which aims to help communities find the right approach to take action on climate change. The website shows how other communities have reduced their carbon footprint, and outlining 40 different approaches, provides resources along with independent information and guidance to support communities in their efforts.
The Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion, Wales, UK - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] Anaerobic Digestion (AD) technology is used around the world to make fertilisers from organic wastes and to produce useful energy at a variety of scales and levels of sophistication. There are, for instance, thousands of very small digesters in countries such as Nepal and India that produce gas for cooking - using as feedstock the manure from a few cattle or buffalo.
The Green Valleys, Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy
[EN] The Green Valleys (TGV) Community Interest Company was set up by community members in and around the Brecon Beacons National Park in Mid Wales in 2009 to assist communities to work together to reduce carbon emissions, to generate income and to deliver social and environmental benefits within those communities. This Sustainable Energy Project looked at TGV and how it rolled out its micro hydro installation work from the Brecon Beacons National Park to the rest of Wales.
Ynni I Ffynnu – Renewable Energy for Business Growth Wales, UK - ENNEREG Good Practice in Sustainable Energy Buildings
[EN] Ynni i Ffynni is a government funded business support service offering fully funded independent guidance on how to profit from renewable energy technologies. In the UK, there is now a real business case for investing in renewable energy technologies due to government incentives such as the Feed in Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Energy Neighbourhoods 2 UK! - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education
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The aim of the Energy Neighbourhoods Project is to inspire and encourage communities to achieve energy savings through taking specific action to reduce energy consumption through changes in behaviour alone. There will be prizes for the winning neighbourhood in each country as well as prizes awarded throughout the competition for initiative and dedication!
Good Practice in Cooperation - Education through Entertainment - United Kingdom and Madeira, Portugal
[EN] Entertainment and play are very effective tools in communicating sustainability and energy efficiency. Efforts to raise awareness in matters of energy and climate change should engage the target audience using media that relates to them. It is important to provide motivating, creative, hands on activities. With this in mind, ENNEREG project partners from Wales and Madeira have come together to highlight some interesting activity in their regions.
Introduction to Sustainable Living via Wales/Africa Links - ENNEREG Good Practice in Education
[EN] Five Wales and Africa Community linking partnerships have put together this exhibition which has been funded by a grant administered by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action as part of the Welsh Government’s “Wales for Africa”. Community Linking involves exchange of knowledge and experience in both directions.
Young Energy People! Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] YEP! seeks to develop a whole school energy saving ethos and management practice through the development and training of a student led energy management team; energy managers, IT specialists, marketing officers, and ‘energy detectives’ seek out wasteful energy in the school. Once trained, pupils at Llanidloes High School, Powys conduct a technical survey of the school’s lighting, heating and insulation systems with the aim of identifying possible energy saving measures.
Supply Chain Development Programme Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] The Supply Chain Development Programme, delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, supports small to medium Welsh businesses to enter the renewable energy installation market, and supports them in achieving quality accreditation under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) which is an industry recognised standard. The project also aims to develop the supply chain to ensure a regulated industry of high quality energy generation installers.
Guides to Renewable Energy for Farmers Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy
[EN] Guides to Renewable Energy for Farmers aims to provide user-friendly information that outlines the most common renewable energy technologies that landowners and farmers might be interested in.
Churches and Chapels Guide Wales, UK - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Buildings
[EN] Very many Welsh church and chapel buildings that were built or substantially refurbished during periods of significant church growth in the 19th century and key features of the buildings point towards similar solutions to the modern problem of rendering them comfortable for intermittent use today – at reasonable cost. This is often true even though the external appearance of the buildings may vary dramatically. The guide provides low carbon solutions to fit most circumstances.
Interaction with other initiatives at the Regional, National or European level:
Other related initiatives:
come2Com - Partner - Severn Wye Energy Agency - seeks to promote and support the Covenant of Mayors Initiative in the UK. The main aims of Come2CoM are the promotion and support of Covenant of Mayors Initiative by:
- Engaging new 'cities' of local authorities in the CoM initiativeHelping cities
- to prepare Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs)
- Creating links to other cities, in the UK and Europe, who are part of the CoM
- Signposting to tools and support available, for example through national networks and supporting structures including the Energy Saving Trust
ENESCOM – Partner - Powys County Council - aims to support at least 70 municipalities in joining the Covenant of Mayors – a commitment by signatory towns to go beyond the “Europe 20-20-20” objective (cutting CO2 emissions by at least 20% by 2020) by implementing specific Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) at the local level.
– Partner – Welsh Assembly Government - The project RENREN aims to identify policy choices that will improve regional frameworks for renewable energy expansion. The 14 partners from across Europe are collaborating to this end, since regions will play a big part in helping the EU and its member states achieve their 2020 renewable energy targets and related greenhouse gas reduction targets. The ambitious EU energy agenda is based on the three pillars of energy security, competitiveness and sustainability.
First phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions
Publication [EN] This report aims to evaluate the first phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions. The report covers the period from May 2010 to April 2011 (first twelve months of ENNEREG`s project time). The report comprises a description of SEP measures in each region, especially with respect to Performance Indicators, which were defined with the start of the ENNEREG project.
ENNEREG Regional network establishment and approach for SEAP development - Summary document
Publication [EN] This document has been drafted based on the information provided by the regional partners of the ENNEREG project, at an early stage of the development of the ENNEREG foreseen activities and describes the activities that are planned in each region for the SEAP development. The regions shall work in this task with different approaches adapted to the characteristics of the region and its governance structures and will provide at a later phase of the project a description of the performed activities and update it in a second phase.
ENNEREG Regional energy survey and establishment of initial goals “Conclusions document”
Publication [EN] This document summarizes the regional energy surveys provided by the partners of the 12 different regions in the ENNEREG project. There are important differences among these regions with respect to their size and population (from 70.000 to 6 million), or with respect to the energy sources they use.
ENNEREG Guidelines for RES and RUE assessment at regional level
Publication
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The purpose of this document is to provide guideline criteria to the ENNEREG project partners and other regions for preparing the following regional documents:
• Regional energy survey and targets to 2020
• Regional SEAPs (Sustainable Energy Action Plans)
Inspire and... be inspired - The Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide - taster leaflet
Publication [EN] This 2 page A5 leaflet provides a short introduction to the Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide.
How to Develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) – Covenant of Mayors Guidebook
Publication [EN] The current guidebook provides detailed step-by-step recommendations for the entire process of elaborating a local energy and climate strategy, from initial political commitment to implementation.
Go to the Website
[EN - English]
Further information »
Launch of Micro Hydro Manual
Publication [EN] Launch of micro-hydro workbook, developed in partnership by Gwynedd County Council, Snowdonia National Park, the Innovation Partnership, the Welsh Government and the Rural Development Plan.
Climate Change Commission for Wales - First Annual Report
Assessment / Review [EN] This is the first annual report of the Climate Change Commission for Wales. The Commission was established in 2007 as an important forum for developing and driving forward the Welsh programme of action to tackle the causes and effects of climate change. It brings together leaders and representatives from all sections of Welsh society, business, academia, the voluntary sector, environmental groups, political parties and local government.
Wales’ Ecological Footprint - Scenarios to 2020
Assessment / Review [EN] The Welsh Assembly Government has chosen to use the ecological footprint as one of five headline measures of progress towards sustainable development in Wales. This can be used to look at how close people in Wales are to living within environmental limits; an underlying principle of environmental sustainability.
Climate Change Strategy for Wales - First Annual Progress Report March 2012
Assessment / Review [EN] The Welsh Government has made a clear commitment to play a lead role in tackling climate change. The Climate Change Strategy and associated Delivery Plans, published in 2010, confirmed our commitments and the areas where we will act, and set out how we will work with our partners, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support effective adaptation to a changing climate. These are key actions contained in the Welsh Government’s 2011 Programme for Government.
One Wales : One Planet
Policy & Legislation [EN] It sets out the Assembly Government’s vision of a sustainable Wales. The vision of a sustainable Wales, and the supporting definition of sustainable development (the process of development to achieve the vision), will be the overarching strategic aim of all our policies and programmes, across all Ministerial portfolios.
ENNEREG - Regions 202020 - paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe
Publication [EN] ENNEREG Regions paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe is a European project supported by the Intelligent Energy - Europe programme. ENNEREG aims to establish and inspire a network of regions throughout Europe – Regions 202020 - to produce regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and Implement Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs).
Cynnal Cymru June 2011 - Anaerobic Digestion
Publication [EN] Severn Wye Energy Agency offers free training on the benefits of Anaerobic Digestion !
Education through Entertainment
Publication [EN] The advantage of using entertainment to educate is that along with increasing audience awareness, it creates a favourable environment for behavourial changes.
Eco Driving
Publication [EN] Fuel efficient driving techniques cut fuel costs and reduce the wear and tear on your car making you a smarter driver.
Cynnal Cymru December 2010 e-zine
Publication [EN] Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales is a membership organisation that promotes sustainable development and raises awareness of good practice within Wales (www.cynnalcymru.com). It publishes e-zines on a monthly basis and is a very effective vehicle for ENNEREG Wales to reach its stakeholders. This December 2010 edition features an article from Severn Wye Energy Agency on the ENNEREG project - see page 11.
Fit for the Future - National Trust goes Green
Event Resource [EN] At the Fit for the Future conference (3rd-5th April 2012) at the Centre for Alternative Energy, Machynlleth, Wales the National Trust hosted a large conference focusing on sharing and learning about experiences with energy efficiency and renewable energy systems in historic and older buildings.
Go to the Website
[EN - English]
Further information »
Field Trial of Solar Heating Systems
Assessment / Review [EN] This study provides results from the largest independent trial of solar water heating systems so far carried out in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Churches & Chapel Energy Guide in Welsh - ADRODDIAD ac ARGYMHELLION Dewisiadau Ynni Cynaliadwy ar gyfer Eglwysi a Chapeli Hŷn yng Nghymru
Publication [CY] Cafodd llawer iawn o eglwysi a chapeli Cymru eu hadeiladu neu eu hadnewyddu’n sylweddol yn ystod y cyfnod o dwf aruthrol mewn eglwysi yn y 19eg ganrif, ac mae rhai o nodweddion allweddol yr adeiladau’n cyfeirio tuag at atebion tebyg i’r broblem fodern o’u gwneud yn gyfforddus i’w defnyddio’n achlysurol heddiw - am gost resymol. Mae hyn yn aml yn wir er bod ymddangosiad allanol yr adeiladau’n gallu amrywio’n fawr.
Cynnal Cymru E-Zine - August 2011 Edition
Publication [EN] Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales (www.sustainwales.com) is a membership organisation that promotes sustainable development and raises awareness of good practice within Wales - a regular e-zine is available to download.
Sustainable Energy Options for Older Churches and Chapels
Publication [EN] This document outlines recommendations for sustainable energy options for older Churches and Chapels in Wales. Prepared by Andy Bull, Severn Wye Energy Agency, July 2011
Regions 202020 Poster in English
Publication [EN] Regions 202020 Poster in English - Do you want to learn from the best...? ...So do we!
Regions 202020 Poster in Welsh (Cymraeg)
Publication [CY] Regions 202020 Poster in Welsh (Cymraeg) - Ydych chi eisiau dysgu oddi wrth y goreuon...? Dyna’n nod ni hefyd !
Wales - An Expert in Ocean Energy
Background Information [EN] RENREN Project Factsheet on Wales
Go to the Website
[EN - English]
Further information »
Report on Findings for Community Renewable Energy in Wales from the Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition WORKSHOP 8th December 2010
Conclusions [EN] This report summarises the feedback from participants at a workshop during the Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition. The event aimed to provide advice and ideas to community groups who would like to generate renewable energy for community income or take action against climate change within their communities - but don’t know where to start. The workshop provided plenty of information and also opportunities for networking, interactive sessions and feedback.
ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary
[EN] This presentation by Thomas Jensen, South Denmark European Office (SDEO), was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
ENNEREG and its key achievements
[EN] This presentation by ENNEREG Coordinator, Nils Daugaard, was made on 18 March 2013 during the Intelligent Energy - Europe / ManagEnergy Conference: Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors.
SEP initiation in the ENNEREG regions – organization and finance (Preliminary Results)
[EN] This presentation by André Suck, ZREU – Zentrum für rationelle Energieanwendung und Umwelt GmbH, Germany, was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
SEAP organization in the ENNEREG regions – current and future planning challenges
[EN]
This Presentation by Mr Álvaro Pérez de Laborda, EVE - Basque Country Energy Agency was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013
Brussels, Belgium
Regions 202020 Platform and Inspiration Guide
[EN] This presentation by Edward Rice, Regions 202020 website developer and Communications Officer for the ENNEREG Project, was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium.
Planning for Sustainable Buildings in Wales, UK
[EN] This presentation by Mr. Andy Bull, Severn Wye Energy Agency (SWEA), representing Wales, UK was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.
Coherence between regional and local SEAP
[EN] In his presentation "Coherence between regional and local sustainable energy action plans", ENNEREG Project partner, Álvaro Pérez de Laborda, EVE, Basque Country (Spain), summarises experience on the development of sustainable energy action plans at regional level, including experience from the ENNEREG project.
Anaerobic Digestion in Wales - A Presentation for Schools
[EN] Presentation to schools on 12th April, 2011 by Andy Bull, Severn Wye Energy Agency. The presentation is part of the larger ‘Carmarthenshire is greener every day’ event, and focuses on explaining in appropriate terms, how Anaerobic Digestion works, and the benefits of it.
Anaerobic Digestion and Food Waste in Wales
[EN] A presentation was given to Town Councillors on 30th January 2012 by Simone Lowthe-Thomas of Severn Wye Energy Agency. The presentation focused on food waste collection in Wales, the processing of food waste, and anaerobic digestion
Lecture by Jane Davidson, former Welsh Minister for the Environment
[EN] Jane Davidson, Wales’ former environment minister, gave the fourth ENDS annual lecture on 20 October at the Carbon Show in London. In this edited excerpt she describes her vision of sustainable development based on the experience of Wales.
Introduction to the ENNEREG Project
[EN] The presentation gives a brief introduction to the ENNEREG Project.
Farm Diversification Drop In Event
[EN]
Free Drop-in Surgeries and Advice, Wednesday 5th September 2012
From 1.00pm to 6.00pm, Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
An opportunity to discuss your farm diversification project with representatives from Glasu, Severn Wye Energy Agency, Visit Wales, Farming Connect, Lantra, CLA, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys County Council, Antur Business, Open Farm Sunday and the Sustainable Tourism Powys Project. Get advice on your idea or find out about grant funding. Come along at any time that suits you, no appointment necessary
Demonstration - Young Energy People !
Students in the Young Energy People ! project are given a talk. Image supplied by Severn Wye Energy Agency
Young Energy People !
Student involved in the Young Energy People ! (YEP) project. Photograph supplied by Severn Wye Energy Agency
Energy Efficient Buildings - Old heating system at Broadhaven Baptish Church
Old heating system at Broadhaven Baptist Church, Wales. Photograph taken by Andy Bull.
Attendees enjoy the record breaking Smallholders Festival on 21st and 22nd May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales
Attendees enjoy the record breaking Smallholders Festival on 21st and 22nd May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales
Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas mans the Severn Wye Energy Agency stand at the Smallholders Festival on 21st and 22nd May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales
Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas mans the Severn Wye Energy Agency stand at the Smallholders Festival on 21st and 22nd May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales
Electric car at Camarthenshire Energy Week’
The public are given the chance to inspect an electric car at Camarthenshire Energy Week.
Energy Roadshow, Wales
Andy Bull from Severn Wye Energy Agency talks to a visitor during the "Carmarthenshire is greener every day" Roadshow on 15 April 2011.
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ENNEREG - Regions paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe is supported by the Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) programme under Contract No: IEE/09/250.661/S12.558228. The sole responsibility for the content of this website lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union or members of the ENNEREG Project Consortium. Neither the European Commission, nor the ENNEREG Project Consortium Members nor the authors are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.
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