{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655cb69d415230001259567c/69724de26982fb7698d7ce23?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Power to the People – Delivering Community Renewable Energy with Damian Tow, Brighton Energy Co-op","description":"<p>This week I'm joined by Damian Tow, Director of the Brighton Energy Co-op, to discuss how community based energy systems can thrive in a commercial environment. We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• The definition of community energy</p><p>• How the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model works</p><p>• Community energy's USP/added social value</p><p>• Scale: how small/large can community schemes go</p><p>• Skills required</p><p>• Government policy (or lack thereof)</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https://www.terrainfirma.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Terra Infirma Ltd - Bringing Sustainability to Life</a></p>","author_name":"Gareth Kane"}