It is not exactly easy being a community energy group at the moment:
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Nevertheless, Transition Exmouth is helping to launch a new initiative, called the JCE:
Jurassic Coast Energy (JCE)
This is a new initiative by Andy Lock, welcomed as an Affiliated Group
All of have an interest in our home energy supplies and a wish to have a stake, even
ownership, has lead to the founding of numerous Community Energy Groups around
the country. In our local area, regular readers of this newsletter will be aware of
initiatives in Sidmouth (SidEnergy) and in Exeter (ECOE). Andy feels that it is time we
set one up for ourselves, especially since energy is a core remit of the Transition Town
Movement. One of the initial steps for a TT is to draw up an Energy Descent Plan;
although much discussed, this was never done in Exmouth.
With the future of renewables never out of the news and reduction of government
support, now is the time for community action. Andy held a small meeting recently to
discuss possibilities and we were pleased that Helen and Foad from Teign Energy
Communities came over and gave us the benefit of their experience. Many others
already active in the field have offered him help. Andy now needs to recruit helpers in
our local area before setting up a form of community interest company to run the
project.
Andy says: 'There is clearly a great deal to study and learn here and any local initiative
will require considerable commitment from a dedicated team. If you think you can help,
we can keep this idea alive.'
Recognising that many willing supporters just don't have time to spare, Andy would
welcome contact with recently retired professionals; why let a lifetime's skills go to
waste? You can contact Andy on andyadslock@yahoo.co.uk
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