Feed-in tariff (FIT) laws have proved the most effective approach for increasing and accelerating the deployment of renewables in the electricity sector.
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+UPDATE: Energy INFO day - sponsored by CAFe- Can anyone from the Energy group attend? Please liaison with Jody regarding this... +
Planning for Success: 9.45am to 4.30pm New this year, Planning for Success has been developed due to popular demand. As a follow-up to Making it Happen, Planning for Success is targeted at members with existing community energy projects. The course will help members to make the most of their ideas and expertise, maximise help available and secure ongoing funding.
Contents of the day
* Introductions
* Analysing your project
* Overcoming weaknesses and building on strengths
o Identifying your transferable skills
o Engaging communities
o Advertising and publicity
* Making the most of opportunities
o Getting help for your project
* Overcoming threats
* Monitoring and evaluation (helping to manage and develop your project)
What you will learn:
* How to self-evaluate your project
* Making links between your skills and your project
* What help is available from other organisations, and how to make the most of that help
* Ways of securing ongoing funding
* Tips for getting other people involved
Dates and locations:
* London Thursday 17-January 2008
To book your place, please contact the CAfE team on 08701 261 444 or email CAfE@est.org.uk