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 Theresa McManus | Oct 23, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) have published some guides on the various aspects of the Green Deal which are available to download. These are aimed at domestic customers, and will hopefully make it easier to access funding for a wide range of...
by Lets Get Energized | Jul 26, 2012 | Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Living
greendor 2012 is Dorchester’s first Open Eco-Homes weekend. Homes with eco-features will open up to the public on the weekend of 8th and 9thSeptember, during the annual Dorset Architectural Heritage Week. A chance to see how to green your home, and chat to people...
by Anna Celeste | May 18, 2012 | Biomass Energy, Eco Homes DIY & Tourism, Energy Efficiency, Green Electricity, Solar Energy, Sustainable Living
Fresh from the excitement of launching the Dorset Energized website, I am also very excited about another renewable energy website I have just created for the new Railway Eco Cottage in Dorset… Catherine Fisher from Swanage (who now lives in Scotland but...
by Guest Energizer | Apr 25, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Film/Video
Just one advantage of push-bikes is their low running costs – I use mine almost every day, yet have spent only £40 on it over the last 3 years! Here is the link to a very interesting book www.withouthotair.com. Also, here is a link to a video of the author...
by Lets Get Energized | Apr 24, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps
The Blandford Forum Parochial Church was redesigned as a Community Centre to have a low environmental/carbon footprint. It incorporates renewable energy systems (ground source heat pump and solar collectors), environmentally friendly building materials and low...
