Energy storage & independence from the grid

Host: David

Participants: Marc, Mike, Chris, Dirk, Howard, Janet

  • Batteries, supply of lead, etc., water pump.
  • Local grid (reduce distances), District Heating. Combined heat and power for hot water. Build generation and housing together.
  • Diesel oil recycling.
  • Human/animal waste anaerobic respiration -> methane for buses, cooking, etc.
  • Political power of business lobby.
  • Central heating alternatives. Passive solar, cut consumption.
  • Woking.
  • Heat rooms only when needed.
  • Buy back tariff.
  • Reopen gas works.
  • Tidal/wave energy.
  • Change supplier.

Next Steps:

  • Local Energy Company.
  • Local supply.
  • Tidal/wind/wave/local fuel production.
  • Change supplier.
  • Lobby council to change energy supplier.
  • Lobby government to improve buy back tariff.
  • Oil recycling.
  • Improve efficiency.
  • Cut consumption.

Why? Is it worthwhile. Study feasibility. Solar Century remark. Book. Calculations. High Drain devices - cars, toasters, etc.

Get involved: contact hello [at] TransitionTownLewes.org.uk