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Energy Sense: We all use energy every minute of the day. Some things are essential like eating, breathing and moving! Most uses of energy can be modified to reduce consumption, reduce wasted energy and importantly create energy in a sustainable way.
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Energy: Buildings and Transport
Our houses could be more efficient with better insulation coupled with controlled ventilation giving more control over our usage. Our housing stock is one of the worst in Europe for leaky, badly insulated buildings. Government has recognised this and will provide, in many cases, grants to help cut energy waste, improve people’s comfort and save them money all at the same time. A well insulated property with solar panels and a heat pump will use very little precious energy with little of the pollution that fossil fuels emit. The earth is warming and the need to reverse this is now a matter of urgency.
In this category, we aim to provide links to some of the organisations and projects who are there to advise and help the public in this important field.
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What are positive tipping points?
Tipping points are moments when small changes lead to big, sometimes irreversible changes in a system.
March 5, 2025
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February Changemakers catch up and cake
We had a great time at our Changemakers catch up on Friday 28th February. It was an unusual one for us as we went into it with no agenda, we wanted to hear from you about your latest news and how we can support you in 2025.
March 3, 2025
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Would you like to see more action for climate and nature in your community?
Sustainable South Hams are piloting a project called "Community Action for Climate and Nature: empowering local collaboration for a brighter future". We are looking for communities from across the South Hams to get involved and be part of this exciting programme.
February 27, 2025
Resources
Groups
Carbon Savvy
Three personal carbon footprint calculators free of charge to help people understand their own carbon footprint and suggest the most effective ways to reduce it; Carbon Ambassadors Live online course: 8 sessions over 8 weeks (this has run three times). A comprehensive guide to carbon footprinting, with guest speakers; Carbon Savers bite-sized course: New course launching in October - 15 minute video sessions with accompanying materials, run once a month for ten months.
5-20
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
South Milton Climate And Nature Action
Bat conservation, hedgehog conservation, engaging with local landowners, home energy saving, exploring renewable energy generation
20-100
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
Dittisham Parish Council Working Group
We have declared a climate & environmental emergency, we voted that we would consider the climate & environment in every decision and action, we have embedded that within our formal process and hire agreements, etc, we created an ongoing phased Habitat Plan to improve biodiversity on land we own or manage, and we are working on a wider Climate & Environment Plan.
5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Projects
Engage your Community with a Nature & Climate Fair
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability
20+
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Build Community with a New Hub
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Engage With Energy
Kingsbridge Energy Fair offered insights to eco-energy possibilities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
