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Andy Rowland from Ecodyfi gives a brief history and background to their project at the Low Carbon Communities Conference on 4th October 2008
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Andy RowlandManager, ecodyfi
4 October 2008
Treading more lightly in the Dyfi valley
What’s been going on?• small family farms
under pressure• over-dependence on
agriculture & tourism• little manufacturing• young people leaving• we’re getting older• Welsh language
under pressure
• great environment (landscape & habitats)
• language & culture• ‘tradition plus’: new
ideas & innovation• sustainable technology
cluster & world-wide reputation
What is ecodyfi?
A membership organisation, bringing people together to foster sustainable community
regeneration in the Dyfi Valley
ecology &economy
Our vision
“for the Dyfi Valley to be a thriving bilingual community…
…with a reputation for sustainability”
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling &
walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable training• Fresh and Local produce market stall• The Happy Bin & other work in schools
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy
Community-based sustainable energy
Using less energyGive away cflsHome Energy ChecksTalks to groupsDoor to doorCommunity buildings
Community-based sustainable energy
Maesglas hydroSells to GridFarm diversification
100 kW capacity
Community-based sustainable energy
Community wind turbines
Bro Dyfi Community Renewables
Seconduser
75 kW &500 kW
Community-based sustainable energy
Machynlleth Golf Club
Loft space insulatedSolar water heating3 kWp solar electricity
Community-based sustainable energy
Projects in the pipeline
•Wood-chip fuelled district heating for Dinas Mawddwy?
•Hydro serving 6 off-grid properties in forestry above Aberangell?
•Energy Trail for Machynlleth
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint
Dyfi Footprint project (jointly with CAT)
• Use the concept of the ecological footprint to (a) show the need for change and (b) monitor change
• Engage people in looking at the ecological impact of their spending/consumption
• Work together and individually to reduce the footprint of the valley
Dyfi Footprint activities
• Pilot the WWF calculator• Engage with groups and
individuals on “green” lifestyle choices by using the calculator (paper & laptops)
• Work with schools looking at how environmental footprint raises issues across the curriculum
• Devise activities for use in schools
Dyfi Footprint ambitions• Use the ‘REAP Petite’ calculator for
more detailed analysis of footprints• Develop ways for young people to
communicate footprint issues to their peers and wider community
• Identify local barriers to sustainable living and devise collective solutions
• Assess and reduce overall valley footprint over time
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Cycling & walking
Mentro Allan
• “Venture out”• Action research: what motivates
people to get out in the open air and what are the barriers?
• Health objectives• We lay on activities and monitor
what happens
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling
& walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable
training
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling
& walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable
training• Fresh and Local produce market stall
Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling &
walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable training• Fresh and Local produce market stall• The Happy Bin
ecodyfi.org.uk
dyfibiosphere.org.uk
footprint.wwf.org.uk cyfrifiannell.wwf.org.uk