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STV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund
Communities across Scotland can now bid for cash to set up renewable energy generation projects after an £8 million fund reopened. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs. Successful applicants are also allowed to make money from the project, including by selling excess energy. The fund, which has received £4m from the UK Government's Great British Energy firm, is part of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (Cares). The Scottish Government said that since its inception, Cares has advised over 1,300 organisations and provided over £67m in funding to communities in Scotland, supporting more than 990 projects. PA Media Kate Forbes said the project will play a key role in Scotland's just transition (Lesley Martin/PA). Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: 'Scotland is fast becoming a global renewable energy powerhouse, and it is vital that communities share in the benefits from this transition. 'This funding, for stand-alone generation projects, responds to the needs of local groups – has the potential to lever in significant funds for communities. 'It will also play a key role in our delivery of a just transition – supporting a greener, fairer future for Scots. 'It is also welcome that Great British Energy recognise the valuable role that communities play in our green transition and have provided support for the fund – helping to significantly increase the amount of support available to communities – and providing a catalyst for growth within the community energy sector. 'We will continue to work with our partners to grow the community energy sector to ensure that the delivery of renewable energy comes with benefits for people in Scotland, as well as supporting progress towards net zero.' While UK energy minister Michael Shanks said: 'This is our clean energy superpower mission in action – putting communities in the driving seat of energy generation and making sure people profit. 'Great British Energy wants to kickstart a community energy revolution, empowering our towns and villages to become mini energy producers and reinvest profits back into the local community.' Chris Morris, from Local Energy Scotland, added: 'We're pleased to be building on the success of last year's Community Energy Generation Growth Fund pilot to support more Scottish communities looking to take the next steps in their renewable energy projects and play an active part in the nation's transition to net zero. 'Scottish communities demonstrated an appetite to develop new projects during the pilot phase and ideas taken forward include partnering with local authorities to install solar panels on schools, getting approvals for new solar farms and building wind turbines. Information on how to apply can be found on the website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund
Communities across Scotland can now bid for cash to set up renewable energy generation projects after an £8 million fund reopened. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs. Successful applicants are also allowed to make money from the project, including by selling excess energy. The fund, which has received £4 million from the UK Government's Great British Energy firm, is part of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (Cares). The Scottish Government said that since its inception, Cares has advised over 1,300 organisations and provided over £67 million in funding to communities in Scotland, supporting more than 990 projects. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: 'Scotland is fast becoming a global renewable energy powerhouse, and it is vital that communities share in the benefits from this transition. 'This funding, for stand-alone generation projects, responds to the needs of local groups – has the potential to lever in significant funds for communities. 'It will also play a key role in our delivery of a just transition – supporting a greener, fairer future for Scots. 'It is also welcome that Great British Energy recognise the valuable role that communities play in our green transition and have provided support for the fund – helping to significantly increase the amount of support available to communities – and providing a catalyst for growth within the community energy sector. 'We will continue to work with our partners to grow the community energy sector to ensure that the delivery of renewable energy comes with benefits for people in Scotland, as well as supporting progress towards net zero.' While UK energy minister Michael Shanks said: 'This is our clean energy superpower mission in action – putting communities in the driving seat of energy generation and making sure people profit. 'Great British Energy wants to kickstart a community energy revolution, empowering our towns and villages to become mini energy producers and reinvest profits back into the local community.' Chris Morris, from Local Energy Scotland, added: 'We're pleased to be building on the success of last year's Community Energy Generation Growth Fund pilot to support more Scottish communities looking to take the next steps in their renewable energy projects and play an active part in the nation's transition to net zero. 'Scottish communities demonstrated an appetite to develop new projects during the pilot phase and ideas taken forward include partnering with local authorities to install solar panels on schools, getting approvals for new solar farms and building wind turbines. Information on how to apply can be found here.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund
Communities across Scotland can now bid for cash to set up renewable energy generation projects after an £8 million fund reopened. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs. Successful applicants are also allowed to make money from the project, including by selling excess energy. The fund, which has received £4 million from the UK Government's Great British Energy firm, is part of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (Cares). The Scottish Government said that since its inception, Cares has advised over 1,300 organisations and provided over £67 million in funding to communities in Scotland, supporting more than 990 projects. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: 'Scotland is fast becoming a global renewable energy powerhouse, and it is vital that communities share in the benefits from this transition. 'This funding, for stand-alone generation projects, responds to the needs of local groups – has the potential to lever in significant funds for communities. 'It will also play a key role in our delivery of a just transition – supporting a greener, fairer future for Scots. 'It is also welcome that Great British Energy recognise the valuable role that communities play in our green transition and have provided support for the fund – helping to significantly increase the amount of support available to communities – and providing a catalyst for growth within the community energy sector. 'We will continue to work with our partners to grow the community energy sector to ensure that the delivery of renewable energy comes with benefits for people in Scotland, as well as supporting progress towards net zero.' While UK energy minister Michael Shanks said: 'This is our clean energy superpower mission in action – putting communities in the driving seat of energy generation and making sure people profit. 'Great British Energy wants to kickstart a community energy revolution, empowering our towns and villages to become mini energy producers and reinvest profits back into the local community.' Chris Morris, from Local Energy Scotland, added: 'We're pleased to be building on the success of last year's Community Energy Generation Growth Fund pilot to support more Scottish communities looking to take the next steps in their renewable energy projects and play an active part in the nation's transition to net zero. 'Scottish communities demonstrated an appetite to develop new projects during the pilot phase and ideas taken forward include partnering with local authorities to install solar panels on schools, getting approvals for new solar farms and building wind turbines. Information on how to apply can be found here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bedford paramedic Remy Surprenant honored by 2 NH departments for lifesaving
Mar. 24—No one yelled, "Is there a paramedic in the house?" when a club member went into cardiac arrest at a Salem golf course last summer. They didn't have to. There was one just feet away. If timing is everything, the man in distress sure picked his spot. Not only was off-duty Bedford paramedic Remy Surprenant there, the owner of the club is retired Salem Fire Department Capt. Kevin Campbell. He and his facilities and project manager, Chris Cares, were also at the ready at Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course. Using an automated external defibrillator, the three worked together to shock the man out of cardiac arrest and help him until emergency responders arrived. The man survived and is doing well, Cares said. Colleagues in Bedford say Surprenant's actions were, pardon the pun, par for the course. "When Remy came to us, we could tell that he is a medically minded person. In the world of EMS, this is an indisposable asset. Remy has also proven to be community-driven. He values the community he serves, and he has gotten involved beyond the department level. He represents the department and Local 3639 well," said Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter, who retires this week. Surprenant was honored recently at the annual awards ceremonies for both the Bedford and Salem fire departments. In addition to taking home his two EMS Life Saving Awards, he was named Bedford's EMS Provider of the Year. "This was off shift and out of town, but he witnessed a cardiac arrest where he stepped in and provided immediate aid, CPR, and had a successful outcome," Bedford Town Manager Rick Sawyer said at a Town Council meeting recently. The 31-year-old paramedic/firefighter is a Merrimack resident who is coming up on his four-year anniversary in Bedford. He said he was grateful for the recognition, but he was just doing his job even if he was on another job at the time. "I was actually there on one of my other jobs," said Surprenant, who was working at a booth for Prime IV Hydration & Wellness during the 30th anniversary celebration for the golf course. "Somebody said, 'Hey, there's a guy in the clubhouse who's down.' So, I went and checked it out and he was on the ground. It looked like he was seizing." Cares ran to get the defibrillator, and the three men saved his life. "After a couple minutes of CPR, we decided to grab our in-house AED," Cares said. "Once we put him on the pads, it told us to give him a shock. So, we stepped back and gave him a hit. And, you know, luckily, he came back to life, and we had him fully alert and almost sitting up by the time the Fire Department arrived." The man was lucky, Surprenant said. "Statistics on cardiac arrest are generally unfavorable," he said. "He had the right people there. He had the right equipment there, and what was happening was reversible." Finding his way From an early age, Surprenant knew he wanted to be a paramedic while growing up in a blue-collar family in Littleton, Mass. "I grew up in a fire station," he said. "My father was an on-call firefighter in the town I grew up in. We didn't really have full-time firefighters. They were all on-call. There was a big bell on the top of the fire station you could hear from the backyard. My dad would get off the tractor and leave." His father started a youth Explorer Firefighter program in their community, and when Surprenant was old enough, he attended the fire academy, got his certifications and worked as an on-call firefighter and worked toward becoming an EMT. He worked in Lowell and Haverhill, Mass., where he eventually became a paramedic. By that time, Bedford had an opening, and he pounced. Future plans Surprenant lives in Merrimack with his wife. The two of them have been together for 15 years. "She's earning her master's for occupational therapy right now. She's almost done. Once that's done, it's family time," he said. In addition to his job in Bedford and at Prime IV, Surprenant also teaches paramedics and advanced EMTs in Manchester. As he continues to sharpen his firefighting skills, he'd like to climb the ranks and take on more leadership duties. "I definitely want to be an officer someday, but that also entails me getting expertise in a plethora of other things," he said. "Luckily, I've only been at this for four years, so I have 21 years to go figure it out." dpierce@
Associated Press
21-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Giving Back to Our Communities: Nielsen Employees Volunteered 10,000 Hours on Nielsen Global Impact Day
Originally published on Nielsen News Center For our 12th annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID) on October 10, 2024, more than 2,200 Nielsen employees clocked over 9,700 volunteer hours, supporting 250+ organizations around the world across more than 300 individual events or activities. Volunteering continues to be more important than ever, as the global community works to address issues including food insecurity, climate change, responsible use of AI, and much more. Our global day of service is led by Cares—one of our 14 Business Resource Groups— that's committed to mobilizing employees through acts of service. 'This is who we are at Nielsen,' said Sandra Sims-Williams, Chief Business Inclusion, Impact and Belonging Officer. 'We see a need and step up to help others. I always feel reinvigorated after NGID. I'm proud to be part of a company and my colleagues who do good not just on NGID, but also all year-round.' Each year, Nielsen employees have 24 hours of volunteer time to use throughout the year. When employees volunteer over 10 hours per quarter, they can direct a $200 Cause Card from the Nielsen Foundation to an eligible nonprofit or non-governmental organization of their choice. 'I am so thankful to Nielsen for providing 24 hours of dedicated volunteer time to every employee. I am so happy to lead & be part of countless virtual & in person volunteer events, but especially love NGID. I'm so grateful to my colleagues for the connection and for the day(s) of service together in our community!!!' – Christina Cervera – Training Manager and North America BRG regional coordinator This year, Nielsen employees gave back to their communities through various activities like serving meals at a food pantry, helping out in classrooms for children with disabilities and coaching senior citizens in tech clinics. Through a collaboration with Common Impact, 11 employees volunteered virtually in teams to benefit two nonprofits—one based in the U.S. (Partners for Better Housing) and the other in India (Reap Benefit). The cross-functional, cross-geography volunteers worked for one week, using their skills to help the nonprofits with key projects ranging from website strategy/messaging to data analysis of program participant assessments. 'We are incredibly proud to be part of a company that prioritizes social responsibility and making a positive impact in the world. Thank you to all our activity lead and team members who contributed their time and effort to make this day a success!' Nielsen's commitment to giving back is measured as part of our ESG goals. We are striving to increase employee participation in community-oriented programs to 30% by the end of 2024. And throughout 2022 and 2023, we contributed US$43.1 million in value of Nielsen data, time and expertise through our Data for Good® pro bono projects. 'Each year Nielsen's employees stop, gather and give back across the world. I can't express enough the gratitude and admiration I have for our company and our commitment to our values, communities worldwide, dedication to our product and our people. We don't just put these on a poster, we live them!'
