News
Derbyshire Eco Centre at Green Gown Awards
Thu, 20 December 2012Derbyshire Eco Centre was shortlisted for a Green Gown Award by the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges in the category of 'Colleges and Smaller Institutions'. The awards are a celebration of the tertiary education sector’s sustainability achievements.
CHANGE OF DATE FOR Derbyshire Conference
Thu, 6 December 2012If you live in Derbyshire save 9th March 2013 in your diary now (NOT 2nd March as previously advertised)! Derbyshire County Council will be hosting a one day conference for climate change-focused community groups across the county.
Tell us what you’d like the conference to cover by filling out this survey by 12th December –www.surveymonkey.com/s/P8VRKGK. It’ll take two minutes.
Feeling the Cold?
Fri, 30 November 2012If you're feeling the cold this winter check out some Local Authority-approved insulation schemes: www.everybodys-talking.org/insulation-offers.
Insulation is the easiest way to make your home easier and cheaper to heat this winter.
Local Communtiy Group Sets Up Food Co-operative
Fri, 23 November 2012Members of Transition Matlock have set up a not-for-profit local food co-operative. The idea developed
out of research by the group into how to create a sustainable local food system.
out of research by the group into how to create a sustainable local food system.The co-op, DE4 Food (named after the postcode area), delivers an ever-expanding range of local artisan food and drinks to customer’s doors, or you can pick up orders from Tansley. It costs £1 to become a member which is payable with your first food order and once a member you can have a say in how the co-op runs. Most products are grown or produced within 15 miles of the D4 postcode.
Fantastic Home Visits Swadlincote
Fri, 2 November 2012The Fantastic Home exhbition was on the road again this week visiting Swadlincote town centre in South Derbyshire.
Most people we spoke to had already undertaken loft and cavity wall insulation but we still had five people interested in having it installed before Christmas.
With energy prices going up, we were able to assist people with switching enquiries and some interest in renewable technologies, in particular solar PV. This included a local electrician who is considering setting up as an installer.
A considerable number of people who visited the stall had solid walls, quite often single brick walls. They reported significant heating issues. We were able to give them WarmStreets’ info on external insulation as well as point them to the future potential of Green Deal assisting them next year.