1. Hesters way partnership
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

2. Eco projects
Solar Panels
Wind Turbine
Eco lighting
Tree Planting

3. Solar panels
A government funded project gives us an income from the Feed In Tariff
The FiT ended in March 2019
PV systems are still worthwhile if your building is facing the right way!
Payback rates are reportedly between 7 and 9 years
Recommended

4. Wind turbine
We put up a wind turbine in Springfield Park with some government funding
Probably only half as effective as the PV project in output and with more maintenance…
Wind turbine yield is proportional to the area the blades cover – it’s the radius squared that counts so the bigger the better
Not recommended – unless you’re on top of a hill!

5. LED lighting
We installed LED lights in the Community Centres with support from a government grant
Severn Wye Energy Agency did a survey of the buildings and advised on green adaptions
They also helped us source the funding !
Recommended!

6. Tree Planting We’ve planted about 700 trees in the last 10 years
Could you;
work with the Borough Council in your local park?
raise funds for tree planting?
set up a project with local partners
Recommended!

7. Green energy Change your business to a green supplier or green tariff
Turn down your thermostat
Turn off equipment when not in use
Change your light bulbs to LEDs
Fit motion sensors / timers
Use natural light
Change to LED TVs
Insulate the roof and walls

8. Culture change Walk or cycle to work Car share Reduce reuse recycle
Eat less meat
Buy local
Fly less
Use less water / fit a water butt
Lobby your MP / Council