1. History Sep.2009 – Brampton energy strategy delivered Apr 2010 – Brampton Energy Fair AD plant announced Sep 2011 – Newcastle feasibility study delivered Jan 2012 – First meeting of board Dec 2012 – Brampton and Beyond Energy Ltd registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act Dec 2013 – Feedstock study delivered Feb 2014 – Public meeting to discuss plans Aug 2014 – WRAP grant received

2. Feasibility Study Carried out pro bono by Newcastle University Indicated there was sufficient feedstock and a suitable site for a 250 kW AD plant Laid the foundation for the formation of BABE to take the project forward

3. Forming the company Help from the Co-op Enterprise Hub Industrial Provident Society for the benefit of the community seen as the best model

4. Company Ethos In proceeding with projects the company will endeavour to work with others who share the ideals of BABE.

5. Feedstock Study This was supported by a grant from the Co-op Enterprise Hub Showed potential for a 500 kW plant

6. Meeting Feb 2014 First public announcement of plan to build AD plant at Townfoot Industrial Estate General feeling that it was a good idea but the location was wrong

7. WRAP May 2014 Application accepted by WRAP RCC look at all possible renewable energy projects Community engagement via drop-in sessions and a survey Dec 2014 Report submitted to WRAP for approval

8. The future Increase the board membership, endeavouring to recruit people with useful expertise Publish the result of the community renewable energy survey Prepare for a phase 2 application to the RCEF