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• Nissan LEAF Coming to Gillingham & Shaftesbury Showground 17th June

  

  FJ Chalke have had a great couple of trips over the last couple of weeks showcasing the 100% electric Nissan LEAF. Shane and I had a very successful trip to... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Is This Your Brain?! The Psychological Barriers to Engaging with Energy Use

  

  The Green Alliance recently announced a new report Neither sermons nor silence: the case for national communications on energy which shows why the government’s... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Ensure Your Own Energy Security by Using & Producing Your Own Renewable Energy

  Catherine Mitchell has recently written a really powerful article published in the Guardian, which is critical of the UK’s energy policy. The article Who is in... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 ECO-LIVING

• Renewable Solutions Conference in Bristol 12th June 2012

  Regen SW are holding their annual Renewable Solutions Conference on 12th June in Bristol, as part of Bristol’s Big Green Week. The event is run in partnership... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Look out for the 100% Electric Nissan LEAF Visiting a Town Near You!

  Friday 25th May – Sunday 27th May 2012 Jersey international Motoring Festival Join FJ Chalke and the new Nissan LEAF at the RUBiS Jersey International Motoring... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• New Dorset Eco Cottage in Wool

  

  Fresh from the excitement of launching the Dorset Energized website, I am also very excited about another renewable energy website I have just created for the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Climate Change Drop-in Dicussions in Dorchester 23rd May & Bridport 24th May

  

  Pop along to a public drop-in sessions in Dorchester or Bridport to discuss how a grant from the Big Lottery could help local communities become more sustainabl... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Arguments Against Wind Power – Cartoon Says It All!

  

  (Image credit: Joe Heller) I couldn’t resist sharing this cartoon featured in Care2′s article on ‘Offshore Wind Energy Picking Up Speed’ – I think it... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, HUMOR

• Grand Launch Planned for Award-winning Green Energy Centre in Bridport 30th May

  Dorset’s multi-award winning Green Energy Centre is set to open its sixth interactive showroom in the market town of Bridport by hosting visitors at a Grand... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Fracking: FREE Screening of ‘Gasland’ in Dorchester 30th May 2012

  

  The Co-operative invites Dorset Energized users to a FREE screening of the Academy Award nominated film Gasland, followed by an open discussion about what... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Zagato Volpe Electric Car Video (a Small Car with a Small Price)

  Check out the video for the new single-seat electric Zagato Volpe car (classified as a ‘quadricycle’ or a micro-car). According to the car breakdown company ETA... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Poole Tidal Team Gets £20k Boost for Sustainable Energy

  The Dorset Echo have recently reported that the Poole Tidal Energy Partnership is cresting a wave thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Department for Energy and... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Dorset Community Energy Group Meeting in Dorchester

  The next meeting of Dorset Community Energy Group is to be held on Thursday the 17th May in Dorchester. There is a real hub of action in Dorset around... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Stoneham Green Open House in Southampton

  

  Radian have announced that its Stoneham Green Open House sessions have now launched. This carbon neutral development of eleven family homes in Southampton is on... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Its Official: The Dorset Energized Website is LIVE!

  Following the initial launch of our micro-site and blog for Climate Week in March, the full Dorset Energized website is now officially up and running for... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Green Bus Extends Tour of the South

  

  The Green Energy Centre in Dorset’s famous Green Bus has announced new dates for their continued tour of the South. Having appeared at numerous shows including... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Fuel Crisis… So What?

  

  With the talks of ‘fuel strikes’ to take place all over the country, we found this the perfect opportunity to promote the Nissan LEAF. With the Nissan LEAF bein... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Wind Turbines for 2p Per Day

  I thought I would highlight the research findings regarding Wind Turbines, especially in light of Donald Trump’s current objections to the much needed Wind... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• BBC Say the Public Back Wind Farm Subsidies

  I was very encouraged by a story in the BBC yesterday, which shows support not only for subsidies but also for wind energy technologies. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air

  Just one advantage of push-bikes is their low running costs – I use mine almost every day, yet have spent only £40 on it over the last 3 years! Here is the... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT