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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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Da21 Annual General Meeting
All welcome to Dorset green charity’s annual get together on Saturday 23 November · Keynote talk from Hugo House of Good Energy on renewable energy in Dorset... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Free Draughtbusters Workshops in Bridport 16th November
Save fuel, save money, save the environment. Draughts are responsible for up to 15% of heat loss in the home. The discomfort from cold draughts can make homes... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Learn About Powerstar Energy Efficiency in Bournemouth 12th November
Learn about Powerstar energy efficiency in Bournemouth EMSc (UK) Ltd, British manufacturer of the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems, is inviting... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Energize Stur Valley Meets Bob Walter MP to Discuss Renewable Energy in Dorset
Over 40 years ago I launched ‘Vegeburgers’ to an unsuspecting bunch of consumers and although the product didn’t suit everyone it was crucial in the fact... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Ace Energy Help Salway Ash Primary School in Bridport Go Green
Passionate in its the efforts to green up community buildings across the south west, North Dorset based Ace Energy helped win over £70,000 in grant funding to... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Learn About Powerstar Energy Efficiency in Bournemouth
EMSc (UK) Ltd, British manufacturer of the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems, is inviting business in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas to... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Stop Loosing Money While You Sleep Infographic
Here’s another great little infographic as its BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK 2013 – this time from energy suppliers Ovo Energy showing how simply leaving your home... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
An Ethical Investment for the Winter
As we warm ourselves in the afterglow of Ethical Investment Week, happy in the knowledge that we are better and more ethical people for our involvement, I came... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Energy Saving Tips at Home for BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK 2013
As its the BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK 2013 I thought I’d share this great infographic I came across on Pinterest that provides a visual guide to easy ways you can... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Ecotricity Electric Highway Powering the 100% Electric Nissan LEAF
Nissan had a record month in September selling 331 Nissan LEAFs, and to keep these Nissan LEAFs powered the electric highway is growing with help from... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
The Moo Man is Coming to Dorset!
In keeping with today’s cow theme (!) and as its also World Food Day (16th October), plus we are also celebrating Bake With Compassion month… I am very excited... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Cows Save the Planet!
It happens to World Food Day today (16th October) and I’ve just finished reading a book called Cows Save the Planet (And Other Improbable Ways of Restoring... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Our Friend the Wind
Natural threshing of corn, Drying clothes, Travel in sailing boats, Windmills to grind our corn. Unlike the Sun, it goes almost un-heralded and by many derided... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
ACE Energy Installs PV System onto Community Centre in Bath
Dorset Energized are very excited to be in partnership with ACE Energy – Award Winning Plumbing, Heating Renewable Energy Specialists who design, install and... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Dorset Councillors Say Navitus Bay Wind Farm Has “more Holes Than Swiss Cheese”
According to the Dorset Echo today, Dorset county councillors have labelled the controversial Navitus Bay wind farm plan as having ‘more holes than a good... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Reclaim Power: FOE Month of Action on Energy
11th October to 11th November 2013 A global month of action on energy is starting… Friends of the Earth have joined with international groups to organise a... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Government Confirm 20% Increase in Renewable Electricity Uptake During 2012
Electricity generation from renewable sources increased by 20 % during 2012 as compared to the previous year and accounted for 11% of all the electricity... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Respect Organics “Riding on Sunshine” with Good Energy!
Some time ago, as Managing Director of my family business Respect Organics - which is based in Shaftesbury and very proud to be the UK’s leading organic cake... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Peggs Farm Crossflow Turbine Installation Near Child Okeford
A 3.7 kW crossflow turbine has been installed at the end of the leat at Peggs Farm. There is a working 3.8 m diameter wheel also fed from the leat, which is... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Benjafield Screw Turbine Installation Near Gillingham
A 5.5 kW screw turbine has been installed next to the weir at Benjafield Farm. The site is on Shreen Water – a tributary of the River Stour – between Mere and... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT