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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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Energy Efficiency in South Hams
Our most recent Change Makers Meeting saw Sustainable South Hams Energy Mentors discuss various aspects of energy efficiency, particularly relating to public buildings, as well as funding options available to community groups.
September 27, 2024
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Communicating Climate and Nature through Community Events
Our last Changemakers meeting focused on how we communicate climate and nature change through community events.
September 26, 2024
A Few New Mentors
As part of our mission to connect community groups with support and inspiration, we’ve been expanding our base of mentors to encompass a wide range of knowledge and experience - read on for an introduction to a few of them.
January 29, 2024
Resources
Groups
Energy Wise
We have run energy fairs & education events. We are now running a Community Energy Champion Training.
Less than 5
Volunteers
Project Cost
Moor Imagination Collective
Moor Imagination Collective has been created to facilitate the acquisition, development and running of Buckfastleigh Methodist Church as a community hub.
5-20
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC)
We have been involved with 47 solar PV projects (Commercial & domestic) & are a delivery partner and share holder in Totnes Weir Hydro. Projects include - The Shine Project - Fuel Poverty project with SDRHA to install solar PV across 42 tenanted properties, resident receive solar electricity for free.
5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Projects
Support Households Experiencing Fuel Poverty
Sustainable Kingswear offers equipment, energy-saving and insulation advice
5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint
20+
Volunteers
Project Cost
