There are a wide range of raw materials in Powys that could be recycled/reused to generate energy and thus reduce waste that is sent to landfill or left to rot. The Energy and Waste projects aim to add value to the waste produced in Powys and to develop ways in which renewable energy can be used in a rural environment.

Through working in partnership with relevant businesses and organisations, we aim to add value to waste products by offering assistance with research, product development, marketing and publicity.

Glasu also acts as a facilitator by holding meetings to bring together interested individuals to discuss taking forward ideas.

Examples of projects that are currently underway:

• Wood Fuels in Powys - designed to identify, promote and maximise opportunities for the development of the sustainable wood energy sector in Powys. The main aim of the project will be to improve the quality, availability and competitiveness of renewable wood fuels in the form of logs, chips and pellets in Powys.

• Renewable Transport Fuels - to develop a grass roots approach to supplying some renewable transport fuel to the County.

• Innovative Waste Management - to find innovative ways of tackling commercial waste (not covered by Local Authority or national recycling targets) by finding new routes to recycling, new products and new markets. It is envisaged that communities will become involved in waste minimisation.

• Accessing Innovation - to enable Glasu to continue to add value in an innovative and sustainable manner. This support will encourage new ideas to come forward and to deliver specific projects not covered by the existing three programmes.