Local Composting Initiative
Originally posted on 24 November 2010 Sheffield Is My Planet has created a spoof 1950’s public information film ‘Important advice from the Ministry of Compost’. With the Ministry’s top tips, you’ll be able to improve your gardening yield and cut carbon dioxide! They are also offering discounted compost bins for just £5 from Heeley City […]
Tutbury Hydro Project
Originally posted on 2 November 2010 Tutbury Ecopower have recently joined the community hydro power movement. Initially their aim was to refurbish a local goit that used to provide power to a mill. It was similar to our project at Kelham Island. Unfortunately they found that the scheme would require so much work to restore […]
Volunteer Profile – Rowan
Originally posted on 2 November 2010 Why did you get involved in Sheffield Renewables? I’ve been a water power enthusiast all my life, right back to being a toddler fascinated with Shepherd Wheel. When I first encountered Sheffield Renewables at the Green Fair in Summer 2009 I was ecstatic about the Kelham Island project and […]
Kelham Island Workday – Part Two
Originally posted on 22 October 2010 5 tonnes of silt was shifted from the culvert and open channel immediately below the wheel pit. Three new volunteers joined the team for a Saturday’s intensive physical workout. The aim was to move as much silt as possible, forming a direct path from the wheel pit to the […]
Non-Executive Directors Wanted
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 […]
Spotlight On: the Communications Team
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 […]
Investor Confidence Grows
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 […]
Pledge Profile – Ray
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 […]
September 2010 Newsletter
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.
Top Tips for Community Shares
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 […]
Smiles All Round at Sheffield Fayre
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 […]
A-Board Photo Competition Winner Announced
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 […]
Spotlight On: the Technical Team
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 […]
Goit Clearing begins at Kelham Island
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 […]
Solar, Wind and Hydro Power at Peace in the Park
Originally posted on 22 June 2010 Renewable energy was prominent at Peace in the Park 2010. There were 3 wind turbines, including our own. A bike powered smoothie maker, a cycle park and our own bike powered mobile telephone charger showed a range of possible uses for pedal power. The beautiful sun had our solar […]
Jordan Dam Ecological Study Begins
Originally posted on 8 June 2010 Following on from the positive outcome of the feasibility study, the effect of the hydroelectric scheme on the existing wildlife will be examined. We are employing a local consultant to identify the important species and habitats in the area. They will then ensure that we do not create any […]
Sheffield Renewables A-Board Competition Photo Challenge
Originally posted on 27 May 2010 Sheffield Renewables’s now legendary A-Board is out and about in Sheffield City Centre (see photo above). If you see the A-Board anytime before the 25th of June 2010 and you want a chance to win £25 worth of book tokens all you need to do is: Take a picture […]
Supporter Enjoys Survey Prize
Originally posted on 25 May 2010 I’ve been to the Energy House (South Yorkshire Energy Centre) lots of times. I even helped clean up the floor boards and strip paint from the old banister when it was being created from the home and bakery of John Dawson, pikelet and doughnut maker. This time I came […]
Big Green Fair
Originally posted on 18 May 2010 Sheffield Renewables had a stall at the Big Green Fair which was part of Sheffield University’s Ethical and Environmental Week on Monday May 10th 2010. It was a good day with interesting stalls. We made good contacts with other organisations there, spoke to several keen students and signed up […]
Supporter Survey Results
Originally posted on 30 April 2010 Overall, the feedback for the Supporter Survey was positive. We were very pleased that more than a fifth of our supporters chose to give us feedback. It was also encouraging that a third of those that responded are interested in investing in our renewable energy generation schemes, we hope […]