We are pleased to announce our Nethermills Hydro Scheme is a finalist in the Planet Saver Category of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2022.
Energy Agency Renewables Ltd completed the project in March 2022 which is now producing green electricity to support the needs of Ayrshire College and to help fund future green energy projects.
Find out more about the project on our website https://bit.ly/3dZjtAO
or view our short film https://lnkd.in/edYrRha4
We offer a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to people’s lives while also helping to tackle the climate change emergency.
Due to expansion we have two new positions available. Based in Ayr, we offer hybrid working.
Salary £28,141 (SCP51) per annum plus contributory pension.
Contract Length To 31st March 2023 with potential extension
Workplace Energy Agency, Watson Peat Building, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5H
(We offer hybrid working dependant on the requirements of the role)
Responsible to Operations Manager of Home Energy Scotland advice centre south west (or as delegated within the advice centre Management Team).
Primary Purpose - The Training and Quality Officer role is to support delivery of our key performance indicators, through training delivery and monitoring of performance and quality. To plan, create and provide training across the whole of the advice centre. Responsible for improving and updating process, creating, and reviewing customer journeys and producing day to day analysis of our performance to enable the team to meet targets efficiently and effectively.
We are excited to be taking part in Doors Open Day 2022 by offering tours of Nethermills Hydro Scheme on the River Ayr on September 11th.
Opened in March 2022 this is a unique opportunity to see inside this amazing facility owned by Energy Agency Renewables Ltd, which is generating green energy to the neighbouring Ayrshire College with excess sold to the electricity grid. Proceeds will be used to fund projects aiming to reduce fuel poverty in the area.
Guided tours available at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm, lasting 45 minutes.
The amazing Home Energy Scotland team will be available offering free energy advice and the cafe in the college will be open for refreshments.
Contact Alison to book 01292 525512
Visit the Doors Open Days Website HERE
Join Local Energy Scotland on Tuesday 27 September in Scotland’s Climate Week to find out how communities can take climate action with the support of the Scottish Government’s Communtiy and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
Plenary sessions will look at the global challenges around
energy costs and climate change, and you’ll hear from the communities that are
making a difference at a local level. Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero
Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights, will deliver a keynote
speech. You’ll also hear inspirational case studies as well as the policy
behind the action.
In-depth ‘how to’ sessions will look at some of the key
skills and actions needed to drive change. The day closes with a funding
surgery where you can find out about the financial support that CARES offers.
Be inspired and find out what your communtiy can do to
make a difference.
Local Energy Scotland and CARES
Local Energy Scotland is a consortium made up of Energy
Saving Trust, Changeworks, the Energy Agency and SCARF. We administer and manage
the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
CARES supports communities to engage with, participate in
and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions.
CARES aims to accelerate progress towards the Scottish
Government’s targets of 2GW of community and locally owned energy by 2030 and
decarbonising Scotland’s buildings. This is achieved through funding and
support for community groups to install renewable energy generation.
Since 2008 we have held the contract for the Home Energy
Scotland advice centre for South West Scotland. One of a network of five in
Scotland; these centres are funded by the Scottish Government and managed by
the Energy Saving Trust.
Providing free, impartial advice to help householders save
energy and money, our Home Energy Scotland advice centre south west covers the
local authority areas of North, South and East Ayrshire and Dumfries &
Galloway.
Press Release 11 August 2022
The Climate Fringe Festival, a diverse community-led series of events to build support for climate action, is taking place across Scotland this September.
The festival aims to bring communities together, generate conversation about Climate Justice, and raise awareness of the need to move towards a green, fair, zero carbon society.
A variety of groups across Scotland will take part in the Climate Fringe Festival. Over 50 events have already signed up, with more added each week. The full calendar can be found on the Climate Fringe website.
“The workshops will focus on our food system and the impact it has on our climate, with demonstrations on lowering food waste, fermentation, community funding support and creating sustainable farming. We will discuss how the partnership can support individuals and organisations to create a local food system that is better for the planet, better for people and better for producers.” Josie Fraser, HGFP
Nick Cullen, Climate Fringe Coordinator at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland said:
“Now more than ever, it’s so important that local communities are coming together to take action on climate change: with record breaking temperatures and the cost of living scandal, community resilience can help build towards a just and green world. We are really excited about the Climate Fringe Festival, showcasing the amazing communities and climate projects across scotland. Together we can put pressure on decision makers to deliver real change almost a year on from COP26 in Glasgow.”
The Climate Fringe Festival is being coordinated by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, a diverse coalition of over 60 non-profit organisations, with many further organisations supporting the festival itself.
Groups who are interested in getting involved are encouraged to visit the Climate Fringe website to download a toolkit, upload their event to our calendar, and check out the range of events already planned.
