We are happy to share Tom’s undergraduate research survey and encourage you to take ten minutes to complete it.
… I am researching how the public engage with renewable energy. Specifically, I am interested in two activities: investing in Community Energy, and purchasing ‘green’ renewable energy tariffs at home…
The AGM was held on 12th July 2017 at the Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester. It was chaired by Tom Burnett, as Tim Crabtree was unable to attend due to work commitments. There were 14 members present including directors.
Pete West presented a director’s report: DCE now have 16 completed roof mounted solar installations totalling 420kW capacity, which have generated 550,000kWh to date. These installations are providing an annual community benefit of £30,000 in reduced electricity bills to the buildings with solar panels installed and an annual income of approximately £60,000 used to repay members capital and interest, insurance, maintenance and administration costs.
At the AGM, members voted to pay 5.5% interest to shareholders, this will be paid by 9th September. Members also agreed the accounts, and re-elected Derek Moss and Henry Lovegrove as directors. Jenny Shackleford stepped down as director due to other commitments and was thanked for her contribution.
Following the AGM – Alison Jay shared updated members on educational activities, and Emily Bullock shared the DCE website.
The 2017 AGM was held on 12th July 2017 – the minutes are available on the Members Page.
This year’s AGM will be held between 7pm and 8:30pm at the Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester.
Members should have received the papers by email. If you have not please get in touch via the Contact Form
