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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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News
Change Makers: District Council Corporate Strategy for Climate & Nature
Our new Change Makers Gatherings got off to a strong start with an online session discussing South Hams District Council’s new draft Corporate Strategy for Climate & Nature.
October 30, 2023
Easy Ways to Make a Change
Summer can be a tricky time to keep the momentum for your environmental work going. So, as we approach the end of August, we’ve put together a list of a few ways to develop your personal climate and nature actions and get things moving again!
August 21, 2023
Working Together for Climate and Nature: SusSH and South Hams District Council
Sustainable South Hams are excited to be collaborating with South Hams District Council to assist in delivering their ambitious climate and biodiversity plans. With climate change and biodiversity issues high on the agenda for the new District Council administration, core funding has been pledged to assist Sustainable South Hams in our work inspiring, connecting and supporting local nature and climate action.
June 30, 2023
Resources
Groups
Sustainable Marldon
Less than 5
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
South Dartmoor Community Energy
Tackling fuel poverty and climate change - community renewable energy, decarbonising housing
5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Holbeton Parish Council Climate Change subcommittee
5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Projects
Support Households Experiencing Fuel Poverty
Sustainable Kingswear offers equipment, energy-saving and insulation advice
5-20
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
