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23 May '12

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Members of the Fownhope CRAG with their wood chip fuel

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Global NewsEnergy co-op goes to the forest for renewables

A group committed to reducing its collective carbon footprint has backed its words and actions with money as it plans the launch of its most ambitious project to date — a ...

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Global NewsCommunity land project adopts co-op model

A rural oasis in the middle of one of Europe’s biggest housing estates is becoming a co-operative as it strives to secure its long-term future.

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Global NewsEnergy co-op hits £1m target

A pioneering energy co-operative established to overcome the shortage of up-front finance needed to develop community wind farms has raised £1 million — the maximum amount it was seeking — through an innovative share issue supported by 500 organisations and individuals.

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Global NewsGroup unveil energy strategy

THE Co-operative Group has revealed plans that it is to become a significant generator of renewable energy. Chief Executive Martin Beaumont said the society had wind turbine ...

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Global NewsShare issue for wind farm project

A £ 6 million wind farm project has been given the go ahead in the south-east of England. Through Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative the community will own and operate the entire project in Watchfield, near Swindon. The Vale of White Horse District Council issued planning permission for five wind turbines, giving the green light for the first on-shore wind farm in the region. Construction will begin in spring 2006 and the project will be 100 per cent community owned and provide enough green ...

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