Dorsetenergized
Dorset Energized - helping you connect with renewable and sustainable energy in Dorset and beyond!
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Dorset Energized
http://dorsetenergized.co.uk/blog
Dorset Energized is an online portal offering information and impartial advice to help you connect with renewable energy - from simply switching energy suppliers, to fitting solar panels, to driving an electric car. Even if you're not in Dorset, we hope the information will still be useful as our bloggers comment on energy stories from all over the UK.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 412 )
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EvoEnergy’s Interactive UK Energy Consumption Guide
I have stumbled across this fantastic website via .net magazine and wanted to share it with you! A green electricity company called EvoEnergy have produced an... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Take Part in Britain’s Biggest Climate Change Challenge for Climate Week March...
Dorset Energized are very excited to hear that plans are now underway for Climate Week 2013, and there are loads of ideas on the Climate Week website to inspire! Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Save £50 off Your First Energy Bill with Good Energy
We have doubled our special offer discount when you switch to Good Energy, the UK’s only 100% renewable electricity supplier. Quote ‘Dorset Energized’ and... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Eco Skills Courses for Self Reliance in Dorset & South West This November 2012
Skills for Self Reliance are offering various eco courses including on; Renewable Energy, Sustainable Building Construction, Food Nutrition and Lifestyle. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Time to Turn Over a New LEAF (£1600 Deposit Contribution Towards a Brand New...
Have you ever thought about buying an electric car but thought it was going to be to expensive and gave it no more thought? Well here are a few points you may... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Green Bananas
When thinking about our carbon footprint, our attention naturally goes to transport, holidays, heating – all things that clearly use oil. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Highly Recommended: Dangers of Fracking Website
Just wanted to remind you all that TONIGHT is the FREE screening of the films ‘Gasland’ ‘Drying for Freedom’ at Durlston Castle in Swanage – full details... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Electricity from Footsteps!
I came across this interesting item in the journal Indian Chemical Engineer (not normally a riveting read!) this week… Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
DECC Green Deal Quick Guides
The Department of Energy Climate Change (DECC) have published some guides on the various aspects of the Green Deal which are available to download. Read more
Posted on 23 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Cornish Manufacturer Launches Pixie Heat Pump
Cornwall-based Kensa engineering, has launched the smallest ground source heat pump on the market, designed to provide space heating and domestic hot water for... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Turning Down the Heat
Most people are now worried by their rising energy bills, highlights an article in Greenwise published on 16th October... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Skills for Self Reliance Course in Bridport 29th October – 2nd November 2012
Transition Town Bridport are running the following FREE 1 week course on practical skills. 29th October until 2nd November 2012 Skills for Self Reliance Kingsto... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Draught Busters Workshops in Bridport 27th October & 1st December 2012
Transition Town Bridport are running 2 Draught Busters workshops to help people reduce their heating bills. 27th October & 1st December 2012 Draught... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
On Your Bike! The Big Green Bike Ride is Back
Friends of the Earth have just announced that registrations are now open for their Big Green Bike Ride 2013: London – New Forest. Whether you have an electric... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, OUTDOORS -
Dorset Energy Company Supporting Controversial Silton Turbines as ‘logical...
Wendy Pillar and Erik Blakeley from Energize Stur Valley, a local community group and partners of Dorset Energized, have outlined the benefits of wind power... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Updates on Grants & Rewards for Renewables & Energy Saving in Your Home
Free Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation We have been saying that CERT, the mechanism behind utility companies providing money for insulation grants, is on it’s las... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Fracking: FREE Screening of ‘Gasland’ & ‘Drying for Freedom’ at Durlston Castle...
Purbeck Film Festival, The Co-operative and PEAT present two FREE films including the Academy Award nominated film Gasland and Drying for Freedom followed by... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, MOVIES -
Electric Cars Not Green If Coal Used to Generate Energy
The BBC reported last week that a study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that greenhouse gas emissions rose dramatically if... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Dorset Energized at Honeybuns Pippin Apple Day Party THIS Saturday 6th October...
Just a reminder that myself and other members of Dorset Energized and Energize Stur Valley will be at the Honeybuns Apple Day tomorrow… Join us at Honeybuns,... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Greendor Eco-homes in Dorchester a Great Success
Dorchester recently had its first weekend of free visits to eco-homes, on 8th and 9th September 2012. The weekend was part of Architectural Heritage Week and wa... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT