Our members, supporters and friends
We are so much more than just a local organisation providing free solar panels and cheaper electricity for schools and other buildings.
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We are also a community of like-minded people who feel motivated to do something to help the beautiful Nadder Valley and its surrounding area to be more sustainable and more renewable, with less pollution, less waste and a lower carbon footprint.
As a member, supporter or friend, you can participate in various ways....
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Drop in on our monthly informal Green Drinks sessions at The Boot Inn, Tisbury to join in the chat about energy solutions, green issues and sustainability. Last Tuesday of the month from 7.30.
All welcome.
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Come along to one of the expert talks we are setting up with visiting speakers covering a variety of topics linked to achieving a healthier balance between human activity, nature and the climate challenge.
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Help a hand with our stand or presentation at the various events we participate in, such as summer fetes, green fairs and Salisbury's People in the Park.
Engage with our social media. Follow us on Facebook or X (formerly twitter) or write a piece for our website blog.
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Join our Tisbury Electric Car Club and experience the joys of humming around the countryside in one of our two secondhand Renault Zoes.
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Invest in our latest NCE share offer to support the expansion of our solar installation programme, and earn an attractive rate of interest whilst helping to cut carbon emissions and help save the planet.
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And the simplest thing is to sign up to our occasional newsletter to keep in touch with what's happening.
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Community
Events
Green Drinks monthly
An informal gathering to chat about all things environmental. Monthly meetings at The Boot Inn, Tisbury, Last Tuesday of the month at 7.30.
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Green Fair 2017
We staged a successful Green Fair in Tisbury with a multitude of exhibitors showcasing local environmental initiatives, installers and interesting projects in the area.
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Eco Trail 2023
Part of the Great Big Green Week, in partnership with Tisbury Parish Council, we set up an 'eco trail' of about a dozen local homes demonstrating various combinations of renewable technologies. Visitors could discuss the pros and cons with the homeowners.
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Visiting speakers
We are organising a programme of talks by visiting experts on a range of environmental/energy issues.
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The Boot Inn, Tisbury
Tisbury Swimming Pool
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Our Community Benefit Fund
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A key NCE aim is spend surplus income on projects and initiatives which benefit our local communities in ways consistent with our founding principles.
We are still building up our Community Benefit Fund, but already we have used some of it on a number of good things.
Domestic Heat Pump Trial
We trialled a pilot project to assess whether replacing a fossil-fuel boiler with an air source heat pump in a private dwelling and claiming costs back via the government's Renewable Heat Incentive could be viable as an ongoing programme.
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Eco Cup Award
We sponsored a small award for the Scout Group at St John's, Tisbury.
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Solar for Swimmers
We funded a set of solar panels to help keep the water warm at Tisbury's Open Air Swimming Pool.
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Free expert advice
We have provided free professional expert advice on renewable energy solutions for a number of community buildings.
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Warmer at Home
We offer a free personalised advisory service on home energy efficiency in the winter months to householders on request.
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Further Grants
We intend to offer further grants in 2024 and welcome applications from community groups in our area.