By Simon Johnson In a talk given in May 2020 to a Zoom meeting organised by Energy Alton, an ex-reactor physicist explained for non-scientists why there is a realistic possibility that this new technology could lead to a large reduction in global warming. One of the biggest hurdles being the public’s genuine concerns about old-fashioned […]
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Veolia consultation on the Advanced Energy Recovery Facility
Veolia have recently consulted the public on a proposed incinerator for commercial and industrial waste on its A31 site, currently a materials sorting facility. Energy Alton submitted a response to the consultation which you can download above. In principle, Energy Alton supports the advance of renewable energy production including the use of combined heat and […]
Read More...Energy Alton’s Priorities
Energy Alton now works under the umbrella of Alton Climate Action & Network (ACAN) – which it played a key role in setting up early in 2019. At the start of the new year, Energy Alton clarified its priorities: Home energy surveys and advice, including thermal imaging – get in touch with us on the […]
Read More...Energy Alton’s accounts for year ended 31 December 2019
John Hubbard, Energy Alton’s Chairman, will be reviewing the year’s activities and achievements, and plans for the months ahead, at the Annual Electors’ Meeting on Wed 18th March 2020, 7.00 pm at Alton Assembly Rooms. Click on the link above to download the CIC’s independently-examined Profit and Loss Account for 2019, which shows a very […]
Read More...The Smart Export Guarantee
Payment for small-scale electricity generation The Smart Export Guarantee came into force on 1 January 2020. It follows on from the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme that closed on 31 March 2019, but it works very differently to FITs. It works as an obligation on electricity suppliers. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) makes sure that small-scale […]
Read More...Cllr Ginny Boxall – Now is a unique opportunity to make changes for the better
Councillor Ginny Boxall, Alton Town and East Hants District Councillor and Climate Change Champion at East Hants, gave an inspiring speech to launch Energy Alton’s “Saving Energy in your Home” event on 19 October. She said, “We still have a decade to stop catastrophic climate change if we all pull together and act now.” The […]
Read More...Show that you are a climate aware household
Alton residents are proudly displaying this poster in their windows! This insert was included in the September edition of the free magazine Round & About – it has ideas for what you can do to lower your carbon emissions, websites to consult for more information, and our vision for a world fit to pass on […]
Read More...Energy Alton survey of local residents: 90% are worried about climate change
Many want government legislation to help them to reduce their carbon emissions As public concern over the impact of climate change has risen, Energy Alton decided it would be valuable to have a baseline understanding of local people’s views, to help with local action planning and to share with decision-makers in local and national government. […]
Read More...ACAN Open Meeting 17 June – Feedback and actions
Nearly 100 people met at the Assembly Rooms in Alton on Monday 17 June The newly formed ACAN (Alton Climate Action & Network) was holding an inaugural Open Meeting for concerned Altonians to share information and ideas for practical action to combat climate change. Three speakers set the scene. Eleanor Hill described the serious impacts […]
Read More...New eco-refill scheme launched in Herriard near Alton
Katie Freer has started an eco refill scheme from her home in Herriard. A zero waste scheme where folk can come and refill their home and body cleaning containers with eco-friendly products. Check it out! It’s just what we need to edge us closer to a zero waste, circular economy. Village Green – Tools for […]
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