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Drive to improve energy efficiency of Bristol’s community projects
Community groups and organisations across Bristol are invited to apply for funding to improve energy efficiency and cut costs.
Thrive Renewables, which has a wind farm in Avonmouth, has launched the fourth round of a programme that awards grants of up to £4,000 to local projects.
“Implementing energy efficiency improvements is a great way of cutting carbon emissions and raising awareness of sustainable energy use throughout the community,” says Adrian Warman, operations manager at Thrive.
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“This programme is an important part of our commitment to supporting the local communities we operate in.”
Thrive is offering a total of £30,000 for community groups across the city
To date, Thrive’s Community Funding Programme has awarded 21 grants totalling £63,300 to 17 community groups, including cricket pavilions, community and youth centres and village halls across the country.
The company says it has succeeded in cutting 40 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), a Bristol-based charity that shares knowledge and experience to help people change the way they think and act on energy, manages the programme for Thrive.
Rachel Haycock, project officer at CSE, says: “Community buildings tend to be draughty and expensive to run. By improving energy efficiency, lighting and heating, communities can save money and reduce their environmental impact.”
Grants may be awarded for changes like installing insulation, draught-proofing, LED lighting, improved heating or lighting controls. As well as providing funding, the programme offers professional advice to empower people through identifying simple, zero-cost solutions.
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