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SHARE takes first steps towards a sustainable future


banner mornickSouth Hill Association for Renewable Energy (SHARE) has taken its first big step towards obtaining funding to start our renewables programme.

We’ve registered with energyshare Cornwall to secure funding to assist us with choosing technologies and projects, and ensuring that this public purse is spent wisely. There’s a video that explains why we need the budget and what we want to do, which you can see here…

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SHARE (South Hill Association for Renewable Energy)


A summary of progress so far…

Since its launch in February, our community energy group has done a lot of talking and had a lot of ideas. We have carried out a parish survey which has given us a clear understanding of how our homes are powered and heated. The majority of our homes are stone built, single skinned and detached. Most people have invested in insulation and double glazing. Oil is the most popular heating fuel, with logs being the most common secondary source of heat.

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