Farewell from the G&D Community Energy Officer
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushIt’s amazing to think 3 years have now passed by since I started in my role as Community Energy Officer for G&D.
Community Transport Webinar
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushSpeakers from The Community Transport Association, Badenoch & Strathspey Community Connections and Ferintosh Community Council shared their knowledge and experience.
Reminder! Community Transport Webinar
Post in Community Energy by Tina HartleyWhat can be done to improve local transport in Garve & District ? Join us to hear from The Community Transport Association (CTA) and learn from initiatives in other rural communities.
The Garve & District Community Transport Webinar
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushWhat can be done to improve local transport in Garve & District ? Join us to hear from The Community Transport Association (CTA) and learn from initiatives in other rural communities.
New Grants now available from Home Energy Scotland
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushHome Energy Scotland now offer up to 75% grants for home energy saving measures and renewable heating systems that may be combined with interest free loans.
What help is available?
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushDrop by for a chat and a coffee with the Community Energy Officer (Ewan Bush) at the Garve Public Hall on the 22nd October 10.30am -12.30pm
Worth a look!
Post in Community Energy by Tina HartleyCyclescheme is an employee benefit that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary by your employer.
Where we up to with community paths?
Post in Community Energy by John FenwickThe On ya Bike community volunteer group have been very busy looking at how we can meet community priorities on developing our local path network.
Fancy taking an interview?
Post in Community Energy by Tina HartleyCycling UK are recruiting for 30-45 minute online interviews to explore the impact of having a child that cycles. Interviews will be in July 2022, at a time that suits you.
Support to help mitigate against future energy price increases
Post in Community Energy by Tina HartleySupport is being expanded to improve the energy efficiency of homes and tackle energy costs. Check out the information below from Scottish Government.
What's been happening? Community Energy
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushTG&DDC want to let you all know how work is progressing around the Community Development Plan's theme - Community Energy
Green for Go Project Continues!
Post in Community Energy by Sue TarrWe have been successful in our bid to extend funding in support of our Green for Go Project and our Energy Officer. We thank the Investing in Communities Fund for their continued support.
Latest news from the Community Energy Group
Post in Community Energy by John FenwickUpdate on recent 2021 Energy Grant and and news regarding the Energy Group
The Warm Home Discount Scheme
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushIf you are struggling to keep warm and pay your energy bills you may qualify for the scheme. You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021 to 2022 under the Scheme.
Payments will arrive soon
Post in Community Energy by Tina Hartley2021 Community Energy Grant applications are still coming in and we are working to get them processed
Community Energy Zoom Meeting Recording
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushFollowing on from the successful Community Energy Zoom Meeting held in November 2021, please see the link to the video recording below.
Deadline 31 December 2021
Post in Community Energy by John FenwickYour Community Energy Grant application form will arrive soon in an envelope like the one above. Please return it as soon as possible.
'Community Energy' Solar PV, Hydro what are the options?
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushPlease join us for a 'Community Energy Zoom Meeting' to hear from other Communities, Local Energy Scotland and share your thoughts regarding what could be feasible in G&D
What's been happening? (Community Energy)
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushTG&DDC want to let you all know how work is progressing around the Community Development Plan's theme - Community Energy
Warmer Homes Discount Scheme
Post in Community Energy by Ewan BushThe Warm Home Discount delivered by Scottish Power is a programme of support aimed at households who may struggle to pay their energy bills.