Renewable Energy at Community Level
Renewable Energy Community Schemes (RECS)
View the RECS Effectiveness Calculator here
View the outputs achieved here
Aim of this project
A detailed feasibility study based around Monmouth to:
• Identify acreage suitable for woodland planting which, with sustainable management provide fuel for community heating schemes, the contribution these plantings would make to the reduction of surface water run-off, any land management that would assist in additional reduction of surface water run-off.
• Advise on the contribution to the reduction of surface water run-off from community orchards.
• Identify suitable watercourses for the installation of micro hydro schemes with the direct benefit of providing power for local community use.
What will the project achieve
Our principle objective is to have a plan – hence the need for the feasibility study. We expect this study to identify:-
• At least twenty sites suitable for woodland planting.
• At least four sites suitable for community orchards.
• Two or three water courses suitable for micro hydro schemes with potential for flood alleviation measures. It would also act as an indicator as to whether, as a separate exercise, such a survey would be beneficial to cover a wider area of Monmouthshire.
Timescales
The application for this project was approved by the LAG on 19th October 2016. Atkins Ltd, the appointed consultants, started work in August 2017. The final report comprising a RECS Handbook, RECS Storyboard and RECS Effectiveness Calculator was signed off in June 2018.
Total cost of the project
£30,000.00 (RDP Amount: £24,000.00)
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