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12/04/10  Introducing Our New Shareholders

We are pleased to announce that we are under new ownership, with AES Wind Generation acquiring 100% of the shares of Your Energy Ltd. 

AES, an international energy provider, expanded into wind in 2004, and today AES Wind Generation operates more than 1,700 MW of capacity with a global workforce of more than 300 people.  Our work will continue as normal, and our dedicated team remain committed to developing renewable energy projects in the UK under the Your Energy banner. 

We were established in 2001 and it is fitting that we approach a new decade with new owners, and with continued enthusiasm to deliver quality onshore wind projects.

Read the AES Press Release >>

01/02/10  Your Energy on BBC's Inside Out

BBC East investigated why certain places are more suitable than others for placing wind farms and asked Senior Development Manager Steve Hunter where to start, taking the Daventry district in Northamptonshire as an example.

View the BBC interview here >>

03/12/09  Another accolade for Burton Wold Wind Farm

The wind farm was shortlisted in the MKSM Excellence Awards held on 2 December 2009, which showcases projects across the region that demonstrate excellence and contribute to shaping its distinctive character.

Cllr Jim Hakewill, Leader of Kettering Borough Council, said, “The Burton Wold Wind Farm is leading the way in terms of renewable energy and we are pleased that it has been recognised at the mksm awards. Kettering Borough Council is committed to working with partners that use the most sustainable methods available and the Burton Wold Wind Farm is an excellent example of this being used effectively to benefit the wider community.” 

Go to MKSM website >>

08/12/2009 Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm approved at appeal

The Planning Inspector found that the impact of the wind farm on the Howden Minster would not be harmful. 

Read press release >>    Read the Planning Inspector's report at www.sixpennywoodwindfarm.com >>

04/12/09  Staff Participate in Sustainable City Workshop

We were pleased to be involved in the recent workshop at Oakgrove School, in Milton Keynes.  Students were tasked with creating a sustainable town for 20,000 residents, and submitting their design in a nationwide competition.  We were pleased to attend and provide students with information about how wind power and other renewables can be incorporated into a sustainable community.

More information on Developing Sustainable Communities competition >>

25/11/09  Yelvertoft Wind Farm refused, appeal underway

In the view of the Planning Committee, the impact of the wind farm on Stanford Hall and its parks and gardens was sufficient to turn down the application. We will be appealing this decision.  www.yelvertoft-windfarm.com

16/11/09  Milton Keynes Wind Farm Construction Begins

Construction begins on Buckinghamshire’s first wind farm this week, with a scheduled completion date of September 2010.  A community fund of nearly £200,000 will be available to the local community, and a Community Fund Liaison Committee is currently being formed to decide on where this can be best spent.  Residents are advised to phone 0800 731 8755 for more information on the fund or construction works.  Read Press Release (30KB) >>

01/11/09 Burton Wold Wind Farm on The Politics Show

A West Midlands MP has proposed a minimum distance of wind farms to houses.  BBC visited Burton Wold Wind Farm to find out what it is like to live near a wind farm.  View it here >>

22/09/09  Your Energy hosts East Midlands Regional Planning Seminar

Over 100 Planning Officers and Councillors attended a seminar to hear from experts in Planning and renewable energy and visit Burton Wold Wind Farm.  Attendees got an update on Regional Targets from the East Midlands Regional Assembly, heard first hand from a Planning Officer with experience of wind farm applications and saw constraints mapping for wind farms in action.  We are pleased to be able to sponsor this event for the second time, particularly to give these decision makers the opportunity to visit a working wind farm.  Approximately 80% of those attending had not visited a wind farm before, and feedback showed that it was considered a beneficial and informative event.

15/06/09  Recycling Brainwave Rewarded at Business Awards

Your Energy are proud to sponsor the Eco-Friendly Company of the Year category for a second year at the annual Rugby Business Awards.   

Ed Buckley, Managing Director of TekBroker UK Ltd has been involved in the electronic components and equipment business for 19 years, and is set to remain in the industry for a long time to come after his brainwave 18 months ago has proven to be a hit in the industry. Ed recognised that many clients were holding large quantities of excess components whilst others were having difficulty buying smaller parts, and he established a company to act as a broker in the middle.

Charlotte Healey, Development Manager for Your Energy Ltd presented the Award in Rugby’s Benn Hall and said “What most impressed us about this company is they have effectively created a thriving business from recycling. TekBroker UK is testament to how a successful business works with the environment, rather than against it. It was particularly timely as a survey released the previous week stated that the UK are Europe’s worst electrical recyclers.” It is thought the UK creates enough electrical waste each year to fill Wembley Stadium six times over.

TekBroker UK Ltd also had the honour of being named the overall winner of of Rugby Business of the Year. We wish them all the best for their green future.

15/06/09  UK trails EU league for renewables

Britain is Europe's 'most glaring failure', says Greenpeace, with only 1.3% of needs sourced from clean energy in 2005. Read more >>