DAN NORRIS, DEFRA MINISTER VISITS CORE - Added 24th March 2009

Dan Norris, the Rural Affairs and Environment Minister, came to the county and visited CORE on a fact-finding mission, part of which included a look at the local authority’s public transport services. Pictured from left to right, John Strawson (Strawson's Energy), Dan Norris and Luke Staton (OutKlass Fitness)

CORE OPENS - Added 19th September 2009

CORE was officially opened recently (17 September 2009) in East Drayton, North Nottinghamshire, by Patrick Mercer OBE, MP for Newark.

The centre at East Drayton will demonstrate the use of sustainable green technology and offer facilities including education sessions and conference rooms.

CORE is a business and conference site which offers carbon neutral managed workspaces and meeting facilities. It is also a showcase for a range of cutting-edge renewable energy technologies. The building is designed to produce more heat, cooling, electricity and power through green technologies than it uses during its day to day operations, and is already exporting electricity back into the grid.

Attendees at the opening were able to hear from key individuals involved in the project and learn more about the partnership Strawsons Energy has developed with EDF Energy to grow and supply a new biomass crop for use at the nearby Cottam Power Station.

EMDA press release

EMDA delegation to CORE - Added 7th September 2009

From left to right:
Chris Blankley, Head of Operations
Sue Bishop, Deputy Director RDA Sponsorship & Finance (BIS)
Mike Stubbs, Rural Development Programme Manager
Alex Slater, Head of the Chief Executive’s Office
Diana Gilhespy, Executive Director of Regeneration
Philip Rutnam, Director General Business Group (BIS)
John Strawson- Strawsons Energy

Office Space To Let - Added 16th April 2009

The CORE concept has now become reality. We have office space, meeting rooms and storage space to let suitable for a wide range of business'. Please contact Jeremy Baguley at Brown & Co on 01777 709112 for all letting enquiries. Alternately please contact us and we'll be happy to help with any enquiries.

Project Now Complete - Added 16th April 2009

The CORE project has now finished its construction phase. CORE is a landmark building, creating a unique environment in which to work and hold meetings. CORE provides a 'one stop shop' for renewable energy. The building demonstrates sustainable energy technologies. It is a showroom with working examples, metering and comparing their efficiency, cost, carbon saving and outputs. See Our Gallery to see the finished building.

Project Update - Added 9th December 2008

The superstructure is now progressing to a watertight stage, with the remaining doors and windows being installed. The internal works are progressing with the warm roof insulation and plastering to walls and ceilings which will be near completion post Christmas. The 1st Fix mechanical, electrical, plumbing and joinery are complete with plant and training room installations planned for week commencing 15 December 2008. The staircase to first floor accommodation will be installed next week, with the under floor heating being turned on to assist with building and screeds drying out process. The 2nd fix trades will be commenced post Christmas and the planned demonstration of the Display system for approval and final comments. The external works shall be commencing after Christmas once final approval has been provided.