by Paul McIntosh | Jan 10, 2014 | Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Renewable Energy
The first free Eco-homes event in North Dorset will take place on the weekend of 17/18 May 2014 to showcase energy efficient homes and offices in the District. North Dorset District Council has received support from the Centre for Sustainable Energy to run the event....
by Paul McIntosh | Nov 7, 2013 | Dorset Energized News, Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Efficiency, Energy Events in Dorset, Fuel Poverty & Security
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 feel even colder. Transition Town Bridport are hosting two free workshops to help cut your bills this winter,...
by Lets Get Energized | Sep 27, 2013 | Biomass Energy, Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Solar Energy, Sustainable Living
Take a look at some of the homes that previously opened their doors to Dorset visitors as part of the Greendor Open EcoHomes Weekend in Dorchester… Above: The Old House at Home, Dorchester This former public house dating from about 1750, Grade II Listed,...
by Guest Energizer | Sep 20, 2013 | Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Events in Dorset
Over 800 visits were made to eco-homes that opened up to the public in Dorset over the weekend of 14th – 15th September 2013. Nineteen private homes were open in a wide area centred on Dorchester and Bridport. The aim was to showcase both the buildings...
by Lets Get Energized | Sep 10, 2013 | Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Events in Dorset, Sustainable Energy Stories
Would you like your home to be warmer and cheaper to run? Greendor, a project of Transition Town Dorchester, has joined with Transition Town Bridport and Dorset Architectural Heritage Week to arrange for 19 eco-homes to open to the public for FREE this weekend on...
by Anna Celeste | Aug 30, 2013 | Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Efficiency, Energy Events in Dorset
Open energy-saving homes tour Saturday 7th September 2013, 10:00am – 1:00pm Camp Road, Bordon, GU35 0LH (Whitehill & Bordon, Hampshire) As part of a series of events happening throughout the South West and the UK for the Community Energy Fortnight (24th...