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Energy

Did you know that the average Dorset home uses around 4000 kWh of electricity per year? With a few changes, this can easily be reduced by 10 to 15%. This page lists household energy-saving tips, alongside showcasing Dorset's thriving low-carbon and community energy initiatives. Data source: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/climate-energy-saving-advice

Below you can find a list of organisations and initiatives that are contributing towards to a low-carbon Dorset. Click here to add your project to the directory.

Kinder Kindling

Kinder Kindling

We produce sustainably eco-friendly kindling

Dorset Climate Action Network

Dorset Climate Action Network

A network working together for a shared vision of a clean, green, sustainable Dorset

Take part in the Demand Flexibility Service

Take part in the Demand Flexibility Service

The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) rewards people for changing the times when they use the most electricity.

Dorset's Green Living Guide

Dorset's Green Living Guide

A useful free guide to support individuals and communities reduce their carbon footprint

Zero Carbon Dorset

Zero Carbon Dorset

Developing a vision for zero carbon living across Dorset

Dorset Community Energy

Dorset Community Energy

A not-for-profit facilitating community ownership of renewable energy production

Dorset COP

Dorset COP

Dorset's own community led 'conference of the parties' - annually gathering community-groups to galvanise county-wide action

Power Up Power Down: Dorset COP panel discussion

Power Up Power Down: Dorset COP panel discussion

Speakers from across Dorset discuss decarbonising, solar and retrofitting Dorset.

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