Originally published on 14 October 2010 Sheffield Renewables was formed by a group of volunteers in late 2007. We are committed to improving Sheffield’s environmental sustainability. We aim to harness local enthusiasm, knowledge and skills, in creating an energetic and committed social enterprise, which develops, owns and operates renewable energy schemes. We are currently progressing […]
Originally posted on 30 November 2010 As we approach Sheffield Renewables’ first public share offer, the group has undertaken a range of important ground work such as: Designing and developing this website, the Facebook and Twitter pages Writing blog articles, newsletters and press releases Talking to a wide range of different people in Sheffield, promoting […]
Originally posted on 30 September 2010 7 people pledged to invest in September, raising an extra £10,500 in potential capital for our first hydro electric scheme. This is the most we have seen in a month, bringing the current total to £48,000 from 49 people. This increased interest in investing in local community owned hydro […]
Originally posted on 16 September 2010 Pledge Profile – Ray A series of ‘Pledge Profiles’ has been launched on our website. They will enable people to find out more about those that want to invest in our community owned renewable energy schemes. Ray’s is the first to be published and can be viewed below. Others […]
Originally published on 14 September 2010 The September 2010 Newsletter can be downloaded here. We hope you enjoy reading it and post any public comments in the space provided below.
Originally posted on 8 September 2010 The guidance covers three key aspects. 1. Ten questions to ask before investing, including; Do you support the social purpose of the organisation? Is it a good business proposition? How can you get your money back when you need it? 2. The difference between Community Shares and Company Shares […]
Originally posted on 7 September 2010 The wet and windy start benefited our wind turbine but challenged some exhibitors. Thankfully everything dried out during the first morning, encouraging lots of people to come and enjoy the attractions. The horticultural competitions gave the keen gardeners a chance to show off their skills. Down the hill a […]
Originally published on 24 August 2010 The video shows the tense ceremony that surrounded the selection of Sheffield Renewables’s summer 2010 A-Board Photo Competition winner. When Kaz found out that she had won, she couldn’t wait to return to the Winter Gardens, where she originally found the A-Board. This time she shared her photo with […]
Originally published on 19 August 2010 People interested in the nuts and bolts that make renewable energy schemes work meet at our 6 weekly Technical Team Discussion Nights. Usually there is a good mix of new people and those actively involved in tasks for Sheffield Renewables. Conversation topics include: updates on progress developing our renewable […]
Originally posted on 20 July 2010 The goit, which channels water to and from the wheel pit, has fallen into a state of disrepair over the decades. The Environment Agency and Sheffield City Council have made striking improvements both within the River Don and at the top of the Kelham Island goit. Sheffield Renewables volunteers […]