We would like to invite you to our Open Information Sessions.
Monday 27 January 7.30pm – 9pm at Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, RG1 4RJ or Tuesday 28 January 12.30pm – 2pm at Reading Borough Council Civic Offices, Bridge Street, RG1 2LU
We look forward to meeting you.
Invite to our Open Information Sessions Read More »
We will hopefully start producing electricity in November. Historic data suggests the scheme will be operational for 70% of the year, generating about 320MWh of renewable electricity each year. Email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com with any questions. #rdguk #sustainable
Will the power plant generate power 24/7 all year round? Read More »
A new fish pass will be made as part of the scheme. It is a natural design and allows fish and eels to move upstream and will improve the river environment. Email us with any questions on the environmental impact at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com #rdguk #sustainable #greenenergy
What will the impact be on fish? Read More »
We are at Reading Farmers Market this morning – The Cattle Market, Gt Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HD. Come along to find out more about Reading Hydro. To apply for shares, go to https://hydro.readinguk.org/shares/ or email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Come along this morning to see us at Reading Farmers Market Read More »
We have just reached over the 50% mark with our funding, and we still have 4 weeks to go. So keep talking to people, telling them about this great project and we will get there. https://hydro.readinguk.org/shares/
We are more than half way to our target Read More »
We estimate the Community Benefit Fund to be approximately £700,000 over 40 years – an average of £17,500 per year. This can be invested into other local actions to tackle climate change. Email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com with any questions. #rdguk #sustainable #greenenergy
How much Community Benefit will there be? Read More »
Reading Farmers Market has kindly let us have a stand at their market. We will be there from 8.30am tomorrow morning at The Cattle Market, Gt Knollys Street, RG1 7HD. Come along to find out more. To apply for shares go to https://hydro.readinguk.org/shares/ #rdguk #sustainable
Come along to see us at Reading Farmers Market. Read More »
As you can see we are tracking well ahead of that target line, but there is still some way to go. So please keep up your promotions efforts, and tell your friends about the project. #rdguk #sustainable #greenenergy
Investment progress Read More »
The minimum investment is £75, the maximum is £70,000. The offer is open now and closes on the 14th February or before if fully subscribed. You can find more detail in our share document: https://hydro.readinguk.org/shares/ or please email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com
How much can I invest? Read More »
We are aiming for a long-term interest rate payment of 4%, or to match inflation rate if higher. Be aware that your investment is not without risk, and there is a possibility that you might lose some or all of it. Email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com with any questions.
How will the £700,000 be spent? Read More »
