BUSINESSES and individuals in the North-East can learn about how they can help tackle climate change by generating green energy.

A course is being run by Community Renewable Energy (CoRE), that works with people to set up communityowned renewable energy systems from wind turbines to hydro-electric systems, to help inspire more people to take the initiative on renewables.

Keith Richardson, chairman of CoRE, who is running the course, said: “Now the Copenhagen summit has proved to be a damp squib, many people will have made a New Year’s resolution to do something about climate change – and a good start would be to join our community renewables champions course.

“In three days we can’t turn you into a renewable energy expert, but we can help you understand what the possibilities are and the steps that have to be taken to set up a renewable energy system.”

The free three-part course, which is held on February 12, February 26 and March 5, is designed to help people understand the wide range of renewable energy systems that communities can develop to provide their own heat and power. They range from wood-fired heating systems to anaerobic digesters producing electricity and heat from waste food or slurry.

To attend the course, call Val Tobiass at val@core.coop or call 01289-309669.