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Energy Sense: We all use energy every minute of the day. Some things are essential like eating, breathing and moving! Most uses of energy can be modified to reduce consumption, reduce wasted energy and importantly create energy in a sustainable way.
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Energy: Buildings and Transport
Our houses could be more efficient with better insulation coupled with controlled ventilation giving more control over our usage. Our housing stock is one of the worst in Europe for leaky, badly insulated buildings. Government has recognised this and will provide, in many cases, grants to help cut energy waste, improve people’s comfort and save them money all at the same time. A well insulated property with solar panels and a heat pump will use very little precious energy with little of the pollution that fossil fuels emit. The earth is warming and the need to reverse this is now a matter of urgency.
In this category, we aim to provide links to some of the organisations and projects who are there to advise and help the public in this important field.
Check out our Resources for more information.
News
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Community Energy in Totnes - A Talk
Explore how local community energy can benefit your pocket, your community and your planet, and how TRESOC is helping to guide Totnes into a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
July 1, 2025
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South Hams Energy Assembly coming to Kingsbridge this October
Sustainable South Hams and South Dartmoor Community Energy are hosting an Energy Assembly on Saturday 18th October 2025 in Kingsbridge, exploring how communities, households and businesses in South Hams can accelerate the transition to become more energy resilient.
June 18, 2025
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Sustainable South Hams supports Libraries Unlimited and grassroots groups in region-wide programme backed by the National Lottery
Communities across Devon are set to benefit from a major new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.
June 8, 2025
Resources
Groups
Energy Wise
We have run energy fairs & education events. We are now running a Community Energy Champion Training.
Less than 5
Volunteers
Project Cost
Moor Imagination Collective
Moor Imagination Collective has been created to facilitate the acquisition, development and running of Buckfastleigh Methodist Church as a community hub.
5-20
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC)
We have been involved with 47 solar PV projects (Commercial & domestic) & are a delivery partner and share holder in Totnes Weir Hydro. Projects include - The Shine Project - Fuel Poverty project with SDRHA to install solar PV across 42 tenanted properties, resident receive solar electricity for free.
5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Projects
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action
Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together
Volunteers
Project Cost
Engage your Community with a Nature & Climate Fair
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability
20+
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Build Community with a New Hub
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
