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Young Voices for a Sustainable Future: A Home Energy Case Study
The following insightful article has been written by a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) student from a local school who set out to...


Unlocking the Power of the Tides: Severn Estuary Commission Calls for Action
The Severn Estuary Commission has published its landmark 2025 recommendations, putting tidal range energy firmly back on the national...


A Year of Positive Action: Celebrating Community and Climate Wins in Wotton
Over the past year, the Wotton-under-Edge community and its surrounding villages have shown what’s possible when people come together...


Passivhaus - June 2024
Louise Ciotti, Director at Adapt Architects Ltd and Senior Lecturer in Architecture, Retrofit and Conservation at UWE talks about the...


Retrofit - May 2024
Guest speaker Louise Ciotti, Director at Adapt Architects Ltd and Senior Lecturer in Architecture, Retrofit and Conservation at UWE,...


Online resources for retrofit
Looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home without causing unwanted problems like moisture buildup, cold bridging or...


Solar Panels - Guest Speaker (Jan 23)
Including speakers from Big Solar CoOp, Stroud District planning department and local installers. Disclaimer: we are unable to provide...


Energy efficiency tips
How to save energy at home, without spending a fortune. Above all else, make sure you're warm and well First off, if you're struggling...


Air Source Heat Pumps - the basics
Air source heat pumps are far more environmentally friendly and much cheaper to run than traditional gas boilers, however the initial...


Considering solar - the basics
Solar panels (also known as photo voltaic or PV) generate energy from the sun. They can be placed on a roof or within a garden. Their...


Get a warmer, more energy efficient home
Retrofit is all about improving the energy performance, comfort and value of existing buildings through old and new technologies while...
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