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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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Promised Land Film @ Langton Matravers 6th August
Langton Arthouse Cinema presents Promised Land This Wednesday, 6th of August at 7.30pm the Langton Matravers Arthouse Cinema is showing the film Promised Land... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
The Sham That is “Localism”
It would seem that this last week has been another good time to bury bad news. What with the situations in the Ukraine and in Gaza, the air crash in the Sahara... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Nissan e-NV200 Van Launch
Last week I was invited to the launch of the new Nissan all electric van. It’s an impressive van by any measure and with it’s existing Leaf Electric Car... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Blandford Hill Wind Farm Proposal – Planning Application Submission
Blandford Hill Wind Farm- Planning Application Submission The Planning Application for the Blandford Hill Wind Farm (near Winterborne Whitechurch) has been... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Invitation to a Climate Change Workshop – Bridport
Dorset Communities Living Sustainably has arranged a workshop about climate change and severe weather on Wednesday 30 July at Bridport Town Hall, starting at... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Eco Living Fair in Dorchester on 26th July
Eco Living Fair On the 26th of July DA21 are holding the first ever Eco Living Fair at Poundbury Fields in Dorchester - Dorset Energized will be there... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
F.J. Chalke Electric Roadshow at Haynes Motor Museum Friday 25th July
Event: F.J. Chalke Electric Roadshow Date: Friday 25th July 2014 Location: Haynes Motor Museum (near Yeovil, Somerset) Times: Session 1: 10am – 12.30pm Session... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Top 5 Eco Essentials for the Festival Season
We’re truly into festival season now, so it’s time to get your wellies on and listen to some live music in a hopefully sunny but probably soggy field (well,... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
1000 FREE Miles with Ecotricity Green Electricity + Car Tariff
I recently changed energy supply to Ecotricity and was surprised yet delighted to be given 1000 free miles for my Nissan LEAF electric car. This equates to... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Observations on a Journey to Falmouth
Observations on a drive to to a Conference in Falmouth I have just been lucky enough to attend the one-day conference on Integrated Renewables for Autonomous... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Discounted Electric Bills If You Live Near a Wind Farm
Already happening in Scotland: http://www.nextgenmedia.co.uk/news/1313-new-onshore-wind-farm-generates-discounted-bills-for-local-residents This is probably... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Fracking Or Wind Turbines
? Which would you choose? I oppose fracking. My main reason for doing so is that I fear that fracking is being used as the means to put off developing our... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Meeting in Support of Blandford Hill Wind Farm Proposal
Meeting in Support of Blandford Hill Wind Farm Proposal On Wednesday the 9th July at 7 pm there is going to be a meeting at the Woodhouse Pavilion in Blandford... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Some Ways YOU Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reducing carbon footprint is a mutual responsibility for all of us who inhibit this planet. It is not just your local municipality, state government, a well... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Ecotricity Finish Top of the Which? Customer Survey Again
Ecotricity #1 in the customer survey rankings We are thrilled that green energy suppliers Ecotricity has returned to number one in the rankings with the fewest... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
The Green Deal for Home – Explained
Green Deal Plan for Home: Here is the Start to Finish Process Summary It’s called the Green Deal – a project designed to help you make energy saving improvement... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
West Dorset Pro Wind
At Dorset Energized we are keen to support the efforts of groups and organisations whose aims are similar to ours – promoting renewable energy, campaigning for ... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Springhead Trust Holds Opportunities in Community Energy Event
Over 30 representatives of Town and Parish Councils, Neighbourhood planning groups and other interested individuals attended a seminar to learn more about the... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Samsoe – An Energy Island
INTRO: Here is an article by Arthur Blue, a new contributor to our Blog, about an island in Denmark. Arthur is based in Argyll, but the article is highly... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Electric Assist Tricycles
I recently wrote a piece for this Blog (Ebike Fun in the Sun) in which I mentioned people enjoying riding Electric Bicycles for the first time. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT