I've had shares in Llangattock Green Valleys for some years now - as soon as I got some disposable income I wanted to put my money where my mouth was on green energy, and this local scheme was ideal.
They generate electricity from water power, with small generators in streams, and have a variety of other projects on the go.
I'm mentioning them today because they are offering grants to local community groups which are working on environmental sustainability within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. They have a pot of £12,000, and are offering grants up to £2,000 each. Applicants need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the climate emergency and a strong track record of delivering impactful projects. The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2025, and they can be reached at https://www.llangattockgreenvalleys.org/community-benefit-fund/
Previous grants have gone to the Llangattock Community Woodlands Group, Llangynidr School and Grwyne Fawr CIC.
Also in their latest newsletter is an update on the Black Mountains Community Energy project, which aims to supply as much electricity as possible to the Crickhowell area from local community-owned renewable energy projects - so something similar to what is being proposed for Hay at the Energy Assembly at the Swan Hotel on the 18th January. At the moment they are at the stage of identifying suitable sites for energy generation in the area.
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