an overview for shsp 14 th june 2010 fiona ward and ruth robinson
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An overview for SHSP14th June 2010
Fiona Ward and Ruth Robinson
The extraordinary growth of transition
• 305 Transition Initiatives• 1,000s of ‘mullers’ • In over 28 countries• Transition Handbook sold over 30,000 copies• Translated into 5 other languages• All eyes are on Totnes, the flagship of the
fastest growing global movement today
Transition Streets
• DECC’s Low Carbon Communities Challenge - £10m fund
• Domestic carbon reduction and renewable energy
• High profile research project• Gov learning from communities• Create something replicable and
inspirational • TTT was awarded £625,000
Stages
1. Behaviour Change: involve ~340 households in Transition Together
2. Energy efficiency: training, partnerships, guidance, motivation
3. Renewable energy: provide grants for bulk-purchased solar PV systems
4. Public awareness: install a large system on the Civic Hall with public display
• Totnes Town Council - part funding for solar PV on the Civic Hall
• Energy Savings Trust - provide Home Energy Checks and training
• Devon Association for Renewable Energy - provide training on renewables
• South Hams District Council - additional grants and loans for low-income households
• Beco Solar – our supplier
Project partners
Status today
• 18 groups in progress for Round 1• 16 Street Assessors in place• Solar PV installations underway• Social aspects are most important• Other measures being recorded• Planning for Round 2
– More support for low income?– Include other technologies?– Provide expert energy audits?– Use some money for an investment project?
Civic Hall solar PV system • 14 Kwp system• Public energy generation display• £66,000• Total savings of about £5,400 per annum
An overview for SHSP14th June 2010
Fiona Ward and Ruth Robinson