by Paul McIntosh | Nov 15, 2013 | Energy Efficiency, Fuel Poverty & Security, Green Deal
Excess Winter Deaths claimed an estimated 24,000 lives in England and Wales in 2011/12 and, although we do not fully understand all the reasons behind these figures, we know that some of them are caused by people living in cold homes. Recent research by the Department...
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 Anna Celeste | Jun 6, 2013 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Events in Dorset, Fuel Poverty & Security
Public Energy Meeting with Oliver Letwin MP & Friends of the Earth’s Chief Executive Andy Atkins Friday 14th June 2013, 7pm – 8.30pm Bridport Town Hall, Bridport, West Dorset (DT6 3HA) My local West Dorset Friends of the Earth have told me about this...
by Theresa McManus | Apr 2, 2013 | Fuel Poverty & Security
According to the Carbon Action Network, new research released this week shows the UK suffers the worst fuel poverty in western Europe and comes bottom of a fuel poverty league table for western Europe. The press release on the Report from the Association for the...
by Paul McIntosh | Feb 25, 2013 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Events in Dorset, Fuel Poverty & Security, Green Deal
Dorset Energy Advice Centre (DEAC) and North Dorset District Council (NDDC) are working together to deliver a FREE half day session on Fuel Poverty next Monday 4th March 2013, 9:30am – 12:30pm in their Council Chamber at NDDC, Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford...
by Theresa McManus | Dec 20, 2012 | Climate Change, Fuel Poverty & Security, Green Electricity & Gas, Renewable Energy, Renewable Heat Energy
Here’s some warming news for Winter! RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed a report last week by the Committee on Climate Change which shows that generating energy from renewable...