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. 

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News

National Energy Action offers funded places on Domestic Renewable Energy course

National Energy Action offers funded places on Domestic Renewable Energy course

The National Energy Action Training team is offering funded places for a Level 2 Introduction to Domestic Renewable Energy course.

February 13, 2025
Cheaper, greener electricity – made in Totnes

Cheaper, greener electricity – made in Totnes

Energy Local Totnes is a community-driven club that enables households and small businesses to source affordable, locally generated green electricity.

January 2, 2025
Sustainable South Hams in 2024

Sustainable South Hams in 2024

Happy New Year from the Sustainable South Hams team! To celebrate, we've put together a collection of some of our activities over the last year.

December 31, 2024

Groups

Sustainable Marldon

Sustainable Marldon

Less than 5
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
South Dartmoor Community Energy

South Dartmoor Community Energy

Tackling fuel poverty and climate change - community renewable energy, decarbonising housing

5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Holbeton Parish Council Climate Change subcommittee

Holbeton Parish Council Climate Change subcommittee

5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost

Projects

Support Households Experiencing Fuel Poverty

Support Households Experiencing Fuel Poverty

Sustainable Kingswear offers equipment, energy-saving and insulation advice

5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Engage With Energy

Engage With Energy

Kingsbridge Energy Fair offered insights to eco-energy possibilities

5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together

Volunteers
Project Cost