SSB’s Energy Team is always on the look-out for ways to make sure we use energy wisely – cutting our environmental impact, saving money on energy bills and making our homes more comfortable into the bargain. Here are links to some money- and carbon-saving steps you can take:
Power Vault: A Guide to Saving to Saving on Energy Bills in the UK – Time of Use Tariffs
How sustainable is my Energy Supplier?
From WE DON’T HAVE TIME – newsletter January 2025
Progress Worth Celebrating
Despite all the setbacks, 2024 was a year of significant climate wins, setting the stage for an even better 2025:
- 85 Million EVs: Electric vehicles are redefining transportation and driving down emissions.
- Renewables Overtake Coal: Solar, wind, and hydro together are now the largest sources of global electricity generation.
- Green Jobs Booming: Demand for eco-focused talent grew 11.6% in 2024, fueling a sustainability economy.
- EU’s Sustainable Growth: Emissions fell by 4% in Q1 and 2.6% in Q2, while GDP grew by 0.3% and 1%, respectively, compared to the same quarters in 2023. This demonstrates that climate action and economic growth can go hand in hand—but we need to accelerate these efforts to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.
- Solar Energy Surge: Solar energy is set to meet half of global electricity demand growth.
- Methane Action: Advanced tools are driving rapid emission reductions, tackling one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
- Battery Storage Transformation: Storage capacity is expanding eightfold, paving the way for a resilient, renewable-powered future.
These breakthroughs are not just headlines—they’re proof that our efforts are making a difference. And they highlight an important truth: every action counts.
Energy Café:
Spring 2024 sees the welcome return of Sustainable South Brent’s Energy Cafés. Building on previous highly successful energy events, these exciting, free drop-in events offer more advice, information and activities, plus tea and cake.
Wednesdays: 14 February; 13 March; 10 April; 15 May; 11 September; 16 October; 13 November; 11 December 2024: Energy Advice Drop-In Sessions from 9.30am-12noon in The Hub at the Old School Community Centre.
Free impartial advice from Mark Skinner of South Dartmoor Community Energy.
Worried about the rising cost of energy? Struggling to Heat your home? Not sure where to get good advice? Drop in and find out about: Reducing your energy bills; Grants available; Which energy supplier to choose?
See: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-5/
(10 April: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-6/
(15 May: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-7/)
(11 September: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-8/2024-09-11/)
(16 October: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-8/2024-10-16/)
(13 November: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-8/2024-11-13/)
(11 December: https://ssb.org.uk/event/energy-advice-drop-in-8/2024-12-11/)