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Why we must end our dependence on plastic

Why we must end our dependence on plastic

On 25th June I will be putting forward a motion to Reading Borough Council to reduce the usage of single use plastic. As outlined...

Reading Borough Council to go “Plastics-Free”

Reading Borough Council to go “Plastics-Free”

Reading Council will go "plastics-free" if it approves a proposal from the Labour candidate for Reading West, Councillor Rachel Eden. A motion backed by the...

What the feed in tarriff cut means for Reading

What the feed in tarriff cut means for Reading

A consultation which ends almost 2 weeks after the changes come into effect, creating massive uncertainty for a fledgeling industry and not just moving the...

Council cuts greenouse case emissions by 8.4%

Council cuts greenouse case emissions by 8.4%

I was very pleased to see this report showing hte progress that hte council is continuing to make  reduce carbon emissions.  Organisations that signed up...

Not a good reasn to buy solar panels…

Not a good reasn to buy solar panels…

But sadly probably tells you a lot about human nature.   Makes me question my own motivations as well.But at least it sets to rest the...

Are you a small business who wants solar panels?

Are you a small business who wants solar panels?

Lets face it it's a difficult time for small businesses at the moment - cautious consumers, inflation, fuel bills and big businesses more able to...

Solar panels – 1 month in

Solar panels – 1 month in

I haven't seen the Reading Chronicle yet but I gather I'm in twice this week, once for my solar panels, once for Whitley.So I thought...

Installing solar panels – part 3: installation

Installing solar panels – part 3: installation

Well today was I-day: installation day.  A few people have asked me to update them with my experiences so here we go.4 friendly men from...

Personally installing solar panels – part 2

Personally installing solar panels – part 2

Well after much debate (including on here!) we've decided to go ahead with installing solar panels. We have joined with others in the Reading Energy Pioneers...