News - Low Carbon Dorset

Jul 08

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Climate action in Dorset celebrated through new photo exhibition

We were joined by local businesses and community groups in May to launch our new photo exhibition celebrating the steps organisations are taking to help tackle climate change in the county. The ‘Our journey to net zero’ exhibition features a collection of inspiring images that tell the stories of local... read more →

Aug 22

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Our grant pot is now open for applications

We are delighted to announce that Dorset Council has successfully secured funding from the UK Government to continue the Low Carbon Dorset programme. This extra money means we can carry on offering free energy efficiency, renewable energy advice and grants to help organisations reduce their carbon footprints. This support is... read more →

Mar 24

Low Carbon Dorset's Technical Officers, Erik and Matt, on a site visit.

Low Carbon Dorset is changing but we’re still here

Can I still access support from Low Carbon Dorset? Our technical officers, Matt and Erik, are still here and ready to share their advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for your organisation. From April 2023, this FREE energy advice will be available to businesses and community groups in... read more →

March 24, 2023
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Mar 24

Dorset businesses and community groups benefitting from reduced energy costs thanks to green measures

"Businesses and community groups across Dorset are now reaping the rewards of reduced energy bills thanks to measures installed with the help of a council scheme. Through our Low Carbon Dorset programme, organisations have been accessing free advice and grants to help them reduce their energy use, generate their own... read more →

March 24, 2023
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Jan 06

Final few EU-funded projects complete! What’s next for our grant pot?

Well done to our #LowCarbonHeroes for getting their low-carbon measures installed and their grants claimed in time for our EU grant pot deadline. Our EU-funded grant pot has now closed, but we continue to look for future funding to make new grants. We already have a small amount of funding... read more →

January 6, 2023
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Dec 23

Funding secured to continue low carbon energy advice

We are delighted Dorset Council have secured funding to continue offering our energy efficiency and renewable energy advice beyond March 2023. We will share more details on how SMEs and community groups in the Dorset Council area can access this support soon. Until then, our FREE technical advice continues to... read more →

December 23, 2022
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Dec 06

Looking for tips to cope with rising energy bills?

Many organisations we’ve worked with are telling us how taking steps to reduce their energy use has helped them manage the rising cost of energy. We know lots of organisations worry they don’t have the space or money to install new equipment or generate their own electricity, but there are... read more →

December 6, 2022
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Nov 23

Low Carbon Homes

This week on our social media channels we’ve been exploring some of the opportunities for the housing sector to reduce energy waste, household energy bills & carbon emissions. We shared an episode of We Are England which follows landlords Scott & Cameron as they explore how to improve energy efficiency... read more →

November 23, 2022
Amy Smith
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Sep 27

Our summary guide to the ‘Energy Bill Relief Scheme’

On 21st September the UK Government announced how it will support non-domestic energy customers for the next 6 months. We have put together a summary guide to help explain what their new 'Energy Bill Relief Scheme' means for businesses, charities, community groups, and the public sector. Find our summary guide... read more →

September 27, 2022
Amy Smith
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Jan 27

Dorset paves way for green hydrogen in South West

Dorset’s local hydrogen economy has taken a huge step forward with the recent approval of the Dorset Green H2 project at Canford Resource Park. The £6.5million venture will be the first green hydrogen production facility in the south west. Canford Renewable Energy (CRE), a Dorset based developer and operator of... read more →

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