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What is Peckham Power? (video post)
A brief description of Peckham Power from Gordon Nardell and Anna Plodowski (the founders of the group that would become the Peckham Power Company).
Originally submitted by Jack on Sat, 29/11/2008 - 11:43am.
Last update on Tue, 06/04/2010 - 10:06am.
Launch Event video 1: Speeches (video post)
On the 22nd Nov 2008, Peckham Power held its launch event. Over 65 people turned up for the free community conference. People learnt about solar photovoltaics, solar thermal and energy efficieny and we then discussed how to get these technologies implemented in Peckham and Nunhead. This video is a brief overview of the day, including the opening and closing speeches.
Originally submitted by Jack on Sat, 29/11/2008 - 2:20pm.
Last update on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 3:01am.
Launch Event video 2: Reactions from Participants (video post)
On the 22nd Nov 2008, Peckham Power held its launch event. Over 65 people turned up for the free community conference. People learnt about solar photovoltaics, solar thermal and energy efficieny and we then discussed how to get these technologies implemented in Peckham and Nunhead. This video is selection of reactions from participants (or "vox pops").
Originally submitted by Jack on Sat, 29/11/2008 - 3:01pm.
Last update on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 3:01am.
About us (page post)
Peckham Power wants:
- community-owned microgeneration for all in Peckham and Nunhead – and beyond
- everyone to be able to use energy efficiently, not waste it
- to help solve the energy problems people really have
In order to achieve this, Peckham Power:
Read the rest of this postPeckham Power launch event write-up (blog post)
Peckham Power held their launch event on the 22nd Nov 2008. It was a great success - over 65 people attended and the feedback was very positive. And the food that Spike provided was absolutely excellent!
Originally submitted by Jack on Wed, 10/12/2008 - 11:49pm.
Last update on Wed, 10/12/2008 - 11:50pm.
Combined Heat and Power versus Heat Pumps? (forum post)
Over Christmas, I read about two thirds of the "Sustainable Energy" book by Prof David MacKay. It's an excellent book; lots of great info and written in a friendly, witty style.
Read the rest of this postenergy efficiency group making secondary glazing? (forum post)
Dear All,
I met up recently with Jo Pickett-Baker from Homes Going Green [Southwark FoE] to discuss whether we could make secondary glazing [which Jo and her husband, both professional model makers, have already done, and which they recommended as part of the Homes Going Green project]. I don't want to tread on the energy efficiency group's toes, but I'd like to explain one possible set of activities for the DIY-inclined that is worth considering.
Read the rest of this postPeckham Power (feed post)
Peckham Power Company consists of a group of residents who live in Peckham, London. Our aim is to help reduce Peckham and Nunhead's consumption of fossil fuels and to provide advice and skills to people who want to install, maintain and develop local energy generation and efficiency measures. Anyone can join the company, as we want to run it as a cooperative enterprise.
Energy Efficiency meeting 01 (event post)
The first meeting of the Energy Efficiency group!
Location: 240 Bellenden Road, SE15 4BY
We have WiFi.
Please let Jack know if you're allergic to or afraid of dogs!
jack [at] jack-kelly [dot] com
What insulation measures for solid walled houses? (forum post)
I’d be interested to know what kind of insulation measures you are looking at for solid walled houses. There are a range of products on the market, of different levels of effectiveness and cost. Unfortunately, treating this type of wall is much more difficult than injecting insulation into an un-insulated cavity wall. Interior insulation is going to require re-decoration and likely loss of internal area; exterior insulation is highly costly, requires scaffolding and isn’t suitable in conservation areas for example.Read the rest of this post
