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Category Archives: Energy
How will you ride the energy slide?
Portland Public Reject Biofuel Plant At Packed Public Meeting
A Portland NOPE ( No Palm Oil Energy) sponsored public debate on the proposed biofuel plant at Portland Port at Easton Methodist Church Hall rejected the arguments of Richard Gudgeon, Chief Executive of W4B,that the plant was sourced sustainably and ‘no risk’ to peoples’ health on the island, at a public meeting on Wednesday 7th April. Continue reading
Portland Palm Oil Plant: Debate

Palm Oil plantation
A Public Debate at EASTON METHODIST CHURCH
HALL on WEDNESDAY 7th APRIL Doors Open 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Speakers :-
Robert Palgrave BIOFUELS WATCH
Richard Gudgeon W4B (The palm oil plant developers)
Julie Samouelle LOCAL RESIDENT
Richard Denton-White LOCAL COUNCILLOR and PORTLAND NOPE CAMPAIGNER
Chair : Anthony Moore HEAD OF THOMAS HARDYE SCHOOL, SIXTH FORM Continue reading
The Transport Group
Welcome to the transport group.
We aim to promote travel by public transport, cycle or foot, while recognising that we will still need to use our cars at times.
We are not active at present but if you are interested in becoming involved please contact Rob Cheeseman via the link: robert.cheeseman@lineone.net
Welcome to the Energy Group
Here is a film highlighting the energy conundrum:
We run Weymouth Energy Advice Centre [WEAC] in Weymouth library every week on Monday and Wednesdays mornings from 10am to 12.30pm. We provide free and impartial advice about energy efficiency in the home, e.g. loft & cavity wall insulation and domestic scale renewable energy systems e.g. solar hot water and solar photovoltaics. We are trained and supported by Dorset Energy Advice Centre [DEAC] in Poole. We are keen to recruit new volunteers and training will be provided.
We run an outreach programme of energy advice and information to events and shows in Dorset. The first one this year, 2010, will be in Sherborne on 10th April. Again, volunteers will be very welcome.
We also will be running a series of energy seminars in different venues around Weymouth this year. The first one will be on solar thermal & solar PV systems, with examples of local systems being used. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DATE, TIME & VENUE.
The group normally meets every other month and the next meeting is on 22nd April 2010.
Please contact John Tomlyn for further information on 01305 832180 or click on the link: jvtomblin@aol.com
facebook group against “green” palm oil myth
Willow to Burn
Jonathan Pitt wrote:
“I am interested to find out more about ”short rotation crops” for fuel such as willow. I know there is a fair amount going on in the Midlands but wondered if W&PBC had any initiatives/plans or opinions on this form of fuel to use for boiler heating or logs etc?”
Pete West, Renewable Energy Development Officer, Dorset County Council, Tel: 01305 228530, wrote:
“As far as I know the only energy crops planted in Dorset are 3 hectares of willow at Kingston Maurwood College and some miscanthus on the Somerset/ Dorset border. The Dorset Energy Group has prepared a guidance leaflet for farmers with useful weblinks (see attachment). Continue reading
Council Shows Interest in Searaser
Following the presentation on the Searaser wave energy device organised by Weymouth and Portland Transition Towns in October, the View from Weymouth and Portland free paper reports (6th January) that Cllr Geoff Petherick has been to Devon to see a demonstation. He appears to be much impressed and determined to seek funding.
Palm Oil Power Station Action

Palm Oil Seedling replacing virgin forest

Palm Oil Seedling replacing virgin forest
Please object to a large biofuel power station in Portland, Dorset.
W4B Renewable Energy had their original application for a biofuel power station in Portland rejected by Weymouth & Portland Council in September, amidst concerns about the impact of biofuels in general and palm oil in particular on the climate, on forests and other ecosystems and on communities in the global South, as well as concerns over air pollution and public health in nearby areas. This was one of three similar planning applications recently rejected by local authorities in England and Wales. Continue reading

