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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.
Check out our Resources for more information.
News
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Understanding Positive Tipping Points with Peter Lefort
On Wednesday 26th March we hosted an online Change Makers meeting with Peter Lefort from Green Futures Network at the University of Exeter.
March 26, 2025
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What are the ecological impacts of solar farms?
In order to meet its targets for de-carbonising energy production in the UK, recent governments have resorted to consenting large-scale solar PV installations on farmland in our countryside.
March 25, 2025
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Sustainable South Hams undertake Carbon Literacy Training
On Friday 21st March, the Sustainable South Hams Team spent the day in beautiful Salcombe undertaking Carbon Literacy Training through Speak Carbon.
March 21, 2025
Resources
Groups
Kingsbridge Climate Action
EV charging points, roof top solar, carbon off setting, community art, tree planting, promoting green businesses.
20-100
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Sustainable Kingswear
Focusing on immediate and longer term infrastructure changes, including encouraging electric vehicle use, a community energy scheme, and addressing light pollution. Also working on community schemes, such as encouraging households and landowners to support wildlife, community composting and a Library of Things.
5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Yealm Alliance
Community Renewable Energy, Public engagement, cooperation between parishes, nature conservation and biodiversity enhancement projects.
20-100
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
