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Energy efficiency and community energy
Local low carbon housing pioneers Hockerton Housing Project are currently taking part in a UK-wide competition to deliver energy savings of 80% in social housing. They have partnered with Newark and Sherwood Homes to improve a pair of semi-detached homes in Newark. […]
A masterclass in community energy
Today our project team at Hockerton Housing Project delivered their Renewable Energy Master Class for other communities interested in installing renewable power generation. The planned feed-in tariff is generating a lot of interest in what we have achieved at Hockerton, […]
An invitation to invest
Today we launch our Invitation to Invest following the identification of a suitable wind turbine to install in our Parish. With planning permission already in place and the level of enthusiasm already demonstrated by local residents, we are confident that […]
Potential turbine spotted!
Exciting times! The Society has found a second hand turbine for sale which is the correct size to meet the requirements of our planning permission. A deposit has been raised from local supporters, and we are very grateful to their […]
Launch of renewable energy systems
*This blog is an edited version of one published by Hockerton Housing Project, to present the full history of renewable energy in Hockerton, and its pioneering role in community energy.* Hockerton Housing Project launched their new renewable energy systems by […]
Council back Hockerton’s (and Nottinghamshire’s) first wind turbine
*This blog is an edited version of one published by Hockerton Housing Project, to present the full history of renewable energy in Hockerton, and its pioneering role in community energy.* Following five years of planning applications, Newark and Sherwood […]