SPEN releases film on YouTube

SP Energy Networks, the Network Operator that owns the electricity distribution system in the village, has made a short film that highlights two years of research in understanding our energy use as a community. Supported by Ofgem, SPEN has installed power-monitoring systems in four quadrants of the village and now understands how the community electricity use changes every few minutes. This data has been invaluable in helping SPEN understand the implications and demands that devices such as PV Panels and Electric Cars place on networks. It also helped the Carbon Neutral Project see the dramatic drop in power use during Earth Hour earlier this year. The research is being shared as Open Source with other Network Operators. SPEN has made a donation to AHCE Company for its help in making the movie, which was produced by Monty Wates. If you would like to view the film please visit this YouTube link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTG9M5_tnDU

or visit the SPE or Going Carbon Neutral websites

www.spenergynetworks.co.uk

The Going Carbon Neutral Project, through the Ashton Hayes Community Energy Company (AHCE – a social enterprise), is now looking at further opportunities to install PV panels and earn revenue for the village. We shall be discussing ideas at our AGM later this year.