Welcome to the Transition Maidenhead LEAF Funding event “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

Agenda Introduction History of TTM Updates on Activity LEAF Project update Hydropower talk Arts Project Update

What is a ‘Transition Town’ Initiative? “A community-led process aiming to create small-scale local responses to the global challenges of: - Climate Change - Economic hardship - Shrinking supplies of cheap energy (oil)”

What’s the Aim? 1.To catalyse action within the community that encourages the development of resilient, sustainable and local systems 2.Development of a 20 year ‘Energy Decent Action Plan’

Some Past Events + Activities Discussion Evening Apple A-Fair Weaving Magic Training

Current Activity.... Art Project Supporting local conservation projects in Maidenhead and Cookham Dean for the planting of native fruit trees and orchards Working with local businesses to promote money staying in the local economy

LEAF Project

What is LEAF funding? Local Energy Assessment Fund: “Aims to resource work by community groups to understand their potential for improvements in energy efficiency and local deployment of renewable energy.”

We focused on two buildings that are very different, located in two opposite areas of the Borough but serving community needs that otherwise would not be met. They are run as ‘not for profit’ organisations. The community buildings cater for multi-occupancy work successfully and at different levels (children, the elderly, adults community groups, teenagers and young adults activities, etc) so an architectural assessment on the space planning and possible future refurbishment and extensions to accommodate the demands. The buildings would be studied in relation to their current energy use and service systems (i.e. hot water, heating, lighting etc), the characteristics of the building fabric (i.e. wall, floor, roof construction, windows and doors etc.) their orientation and location and their patterns of occupancy. Why was the Grant given to us?

What have we done?

Overview: Elizabeth House

Findings: Elizabeth House Some Loft Insulation Heating Controls Some Double Glazing Some lights need Low Energy bulbs

Proposal: Solar Photovoltaics

Overview: Windsor Scout Hut

Findings: Windsor Scout Hut Few Low Energy Lights Hot Water Tank in cold loft Un-insulated Roof and Walls Manual Electric Heating Controls

Proposal: Roof/ Wall Insulation

Proposal: Solar Photovoltaics

Next Steps Establish Costs and Savings Explore sources of funding Community Share Schemes? Follow up events at both sites- TBA

Community Funding Example