The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford
Mark Wakeford is a Director of the National Federation of Builders, Strategy Director of the Global Solar Council and Chair of the West Midlands Solar Taskforce. He has run a large regional building contractor and now chairs Evoenergy, one of the UK's foremost renewable companies, bringing low carbon solutions to corporate Britain.
Mark talks to leading experts from across the construction sector to discuss issues facing the built environment. He explores various challenges with his guests, who offer solutions, information and ideas that listeners can apply to their own situations, be it in a company, on a project or studying at college.
The Building Podcast aims to provide 'CPD on the go'. Supporting the sector with easily digestible ideas to support a rapidly changing industry!
The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford
Community Energy – A powerful tool to bring communities together through renewables and energy savings
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Community Energy Schemes have been around for over a decade, providing access to energy investments to local communities. They continue to gain in popularity and the movement continues to gain momentum as more and more organisations look to unlock the power of community engagement. Sarah Burgess a freelance expert and director of Grand Union Community Energy Ltd talks about the structure, the skills and the mechanism for getting a community scheme off the ground and onto site.
Listen to hear how a community energy scheme works, the importance of community engagement and local support, both from local government and other local organisations. Listen to hear how anyone with the passion and people skills can get a scheme off the ground, if they have an idea and suitable roof. Listen to hear how these community organisations are structured, the importance of shared values and a sense of humour to get you through the low spots.
Listen to hear about the opportunities for community energy companies to “Power Up” with investment opportunities and to “Power Down” to provide bespoke advice to help people with their energy bills and energy saving measures.
GUCE – Invest in the power of your community
Community Energy England - The voice of the community energy sector