AGM 2019

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PEC's sixth AGM, held on 20th November 2019 at Plymouth University as part of 'The Power of Creativity: Art, energy & the climate emergency' event and Plymouth Social Enterprise Festival.

PEC's sixth AGM was held alongside the AGMs of PEC Trust and PEC Renewables also. All of the AGM's were incorporated into a wider event called 'The Power of Creativity', during Plymouth Social Enterprise Festival.

Lee Richards (Chair) opened the meeting and conducted the formal proceedings. The Directors’ report and unaudited Financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2019 were received and adopted. The auditors, Bromhead Chartered Accountants, were re-appointed as the auditors of the company for the year to 30th June 2020 and the Board were authorised to set their remuneration.

According to the rules, one third of the Directors stepped down. The following members where elected:

Chris Penberthy
Zoe Sydenham

After the AGMs were complete, members and attendees chatted over light refreshments, browsed the fantastic solar art works by PEC Pals on display and even had the chance to get creative by making moths for a new art project, 'Moths to a Flame'.

CEO Alistair wowed the audience with impressive impact stats of how our Energy Team have helped residents of Plymouth over the last year. More than just figures, it's the personal stories that show the life-changing impact the team have. In addition, Alistair shared the year's frustrations and achievements, again emphasising how dynamic the organisation must be in this ever changing landscape to maximise change for the good of our community and environment. He explained the rise in consciousness around the climate emergency and new ventures into heating innovation and community-led housing.

Addressing the climate emergency and transitioning to a zero carbon energy system requires creative, novel solutions, Art and Energy CIC are bursting with them! Artists Chloe, Jenny and Naomi give the audience an inspiring insight into the power of creativity, showing examples of what’s possible from around the world (and Devon!), how PEC Pals have been working on solar art installations and different ways to participate through projects that make energy and imagine a better future.

Matt Harvey, poet extraordinaire, shared some of his passionately entertaining poems inspired by renewable energy before closing the evening perfectly with a clever tune from his musical SWIMBY.