Transition Bath and Bath: Hacked‘s innovative web based Schools Energy Education Programme Energy Sparks has been launched with a number of local schools taking part. The programme based around an innovative web platform we have developed not only displays 1/2 hourly electricity and gas meter data which allows pupils to monitor their progress in reducing […]
As part of Bath and North East Somerset’s plans for the future, part of the ‘Bath Local Plan 2016-2036′, in a draft consultation document B&NES council are proposing the development of a 1500 zero carbon homes in North Keynsham. This is an interesting precedence in that Transition Bath have been pushing for zero carbon housing for […]
Bath and North East Somerset Council have this week launched the “South of England North-South Connectivity Prospectus” which sets out an economic case for better regional north-south connectivity. The prospectus lacks detail, but sets out a plan to get government approval over the next 2 years for investment in road infrastructure to improve north-south links. […]
For the next 2 weeks, 32 ANPR number plate reading cameras are being used to track traffic around Bath to better understand where people drive their cars from and to, and at what time of day. This is part of B&NES council’s project to try to reduce air pollution caused by road traffic. The data […]
This is a summary of the ‘Making Census of Bath’s Transport Problems’ presentation Adam Reynolds, chair of CycleBath made on Saturday as part of the ‘Bath Digital Festival’. His presentation is self-explanatory and doesn’t take too long to read, however we thought it might be useful to extract a brief summary. The presentation analyses 2011 […]
Foodcycle Bath, won a national award for ‘Volunteer Experience’ this weekend, the judges made this comment about the group: “The welcome they give to new volunteers is second to none, from encouraging everyone to join in planning the meal to providing tea and cakes. The loyalty and team spirit shown by their strong volunteer base […]
If you would like to signup to receive our newsletter by email click here. Newsletter July 2017 Our top news item this month is the cancellation of the Bathampton Meadows Park & Ride proposal and the resignation of Anthony Clarke, B&NES Councillor with responsibility for transport. We also have a new Lib Dem MP, Wera Hobhouse […]
Domestic buildings energy strategy The government announced its future clean energy strategy today. It is of interest to Transition Bath as we have long campaigned to make our homes more efficient and to reduce their carbon emissions. Takeaways from the 165 document include: “Support around £3.6 billion of investment to upgrade around a million homes […]
If you interested in improving the insulation of your home, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s ‘Energy At Home’ Scheme continues to offer free advice and non-means tested grants for: Loft insulaiton Room in roof insulation Cavity wall insulation Solid wall insulation Additionally they offer means tested support for replacement gas boilers and electric storage […]
The BWCE (Bath & West Community Energy) Community Fund which provides grants to local organisations that want to shrink their carbon footprint or address the real issues of fuel poverty and climate change, is open for applications. For more information on the application process whose deadline is 22 Nov 2017, click here, the maximum grant is […]