Wind turbinesFeasibility study for a community owned wind farm on a disused industrial estate including assessment of wind resources, environmental constraints and development of cashflow predictions and energy sale options as part of the commercial business case.

 

Transition Forest of DeanKey contributor in the design and development of a successful £2.6M RDPE bid for local action focussed on Community Engagement, Relocalisation, and Intelligent Growth in response to climate change and diminishing resources (including peak oil).

  

Forestry CommisionReview of sustainable building design, effluent treatment and disposal options and evaluation of individual site hydrogeological risk assessment informing disposal options for remote visitor centres for Forestry Enterprise across the New Forest.

 
 

Business plans for a farmPreparation of an economically viable farm business plan, environmental appraisal and need statement to secure planning for a sustainable agricultural development, demonstrating agricultural adaptation and business resilience.

  

Site selectionSite selection and feasibility study for a small scale hydroelectric scheme aimed at generating sufficient energy for a hamlet whilst also providing upper catchment flood risk mitigation in a high risk catchment.

  

AgroforestryAgroforestry development of high value novel varieties as part of climate change adaptation trials and water management. Delivering added value crops and stabilising high erosion risk soils.

  
 

Biomass heating feasibilityFeasibility and installation of a biomass heating system coupled with solar hot water to deliver optimum combinations of energy saving and best value.

  

Community projectsDevelopment of a commercial model, cashflow projections and opportunity and constraints analysis of installing community owned wind farms on local sports facilities to provide long term income to secure the future of sports and social clubs.

  

Local climate changeAssessment of local Climate Change and Energy Descent impacts and possible solutions for Gloucestershire, including a review of the opportunities and threats of Severn Barrage proposals. Developed for a series of public presentations in 2007 and 2008 at various locations around the Forest of Dean District.