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• Time to Build the Electric Highway

  

  As one of the growing number of electric car owners I am traveling to just West of Taunton tomorrow a journey of 51 miles. My Nissan LEAF has a one charge... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Another Baking Hot Offer: Win More Yummy Cakes by Respect Organics!

  

  We are very excited to have now reached over 200 followers on our Facebook page so congratulations to both Lucy Marie Osborne and Jessica Howell for being our... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Are Renewable Energy Co-operatives the Way Forward?

  

  It’s interesting to see that one oft raised objection to commercial and larger scale Renewable Energy installations is one concerning profit. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• BREG/Ourganics Anaerobic Digestion Training Events 23rd – 30th September 2012

  

  Article by Richard Toft from BREG – the Bridport Renewable Energy Group: BREG are now at the stage where our anaerobic digester is producing gas reliably from... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How Efficient Are Solar Panels?

  

  How efficient are solar panels and how much energy do they need to be made? Tim Evans from Ace Energy for Plumbing, Heating and Renewables –... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• A Response to the Milborne Wind Farm Proposal

  Earlier this week I visited an exhibition presented by West Coast Energy in the village of Tolpuddle, famous for its worker’s 19th century revolt and where... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Award-Winning Renewables Roadshow Starts September 2012

  

  The award-winning Renewables Roadshow returns this September and has been designed to deliver the essential day in your year! Whether you’re looking for... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Join Cornwall Together to Save Money on Your Energy Bills

  Vince has told me about this interesting ‘power to the people’ project he heard of via Energy Share (www.energyshare.com)… Cornwall Together is a collaboration... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Win a Year’s Free Electricity in Friends of the Earth’s Photo Competition

  

  Friends of the Earth’s photo competition ends this 17th August 2012! Send a photo of an inspiring example of clean British energy and you could win an amazing... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Wiggins Effect

  

  There’s been much talk recently, in the media and elsewhere, about the Wiggins effect. It being wondered if, as a result of the recent successes of Bradley... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Windmills – The New North Sea Oil for Dorset

  Article by Wendy Pillar who has joined North Dorset Group Energize Stur Valley. Windmills (or wind turbines) can produce very polarized reactions – they are... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Milborne Wind Farm in West Dorset – Public Exhibitions 14th & 15th August 2012

  West Coast Energy invites you to attend the public exhibitions as part of the launch of the Milborne Wind Farm project. The proposed onshore wind farm... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Greenest Olympics Ever?

  

  There has already been a lot of praise for the achievements of the London Olympics in the field of sustainability, as well as for the amazing sportspeople takin... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• I’ve Switched to Good Energy for ‘Feel Good Energy’!

  

  I was very excited to hear of Good Energy’s latest news that they have reduced their gas prices for dual fuel customers, as I’ve been planning to switch to... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Greendor Open Eco-Homes 2012 – Book in Advance by August 17th

  

  Dorchester’s first open eco-homes weekend is coming up on 8th and 9th September 2012. Visits are FREE but some need to be booked in advance. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Myths & Realities of Wind Power – Free Webinar by CSE

  CSE (Centre for Sustainable Energy) hosted a free webinar on 31 July 2012 which covered the myths and realities about wind power, as covered in their publicatio... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Dorset Renewable Energy Installers NGPS Nominated in the National Renewable...

  

  National Renewable Awards 2012 Thursday 13th September This years National Renewable Awards 2012 to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on the 13th September... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• In Awe of Tour De France and the Specialized Turbo Electric Bicycle

  It is such an extraordinary experience watching the Tour de France, something I did for the first time this year. Cyclists traveling 100+ miles at speeds... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Bee Cause of Plan Bee!

  

  Hooray, at last the Summer appears to have arrived in Dorset and most of the UK (best not speak too soon though!!!). I love seeing all the lovely wild flowers... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Greendor Eco-Homes Booking Now Open!

  

  greendor 2012 is Dorchester’s first Open Eco-Homes weekend. Homes with eco-features will open up to the public on the weekend of 8th and 9thSeptember, during th... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT