Good project management is key to a good scheme – controlling the project costs, schedule and quality. It will include
- Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Documentation
There are some good free tools for effective project management here.
Useful Links
Community Energy Scotland Toolkit
The London Energy Partnership provides examples of different forms of Energy Services Company (ESCo) development in the
Making ESCOs Work: Guidance and advice on setting up and delivering an ESCO, Part A
Developing an Energy Action Area
Planning Portal provides information and support for those navigating the planning system.
Planning Renewables provides up-to-date and useful information for local authority planning officers and councillors when dealing with planning applications for renewable energy developments
Energy4all is an expert in community owner renewable energy schemes. They promote the successful asset-ownership model pioneered by Baywind Energy Cooperative.
Community Renewable Energy (CoRE) is a social enterprise which works with communities to develop renewable energy projects in return for a stake in the companies created, to recoup their support and development costs.