Energy saving The most effective way to reduce the need for nuclear power is to reduce energy waste. UK homes are so poorly insulated that £1 in every £4 spent on heating could be saved.Government research estimates that as much as 30 per cent of energy can be saved through cost effective energy saving measures alone. read more . . .

Sustainable energy – without the hot air “For anyone with influence on energy policy, whether in government, business or a campaign group, this book should be compulsory reading.” Tony Juniper – Former Executive Director, Friends of the Earth.

Solar panels Solar panels on your roof could save money and help to fight climate change.                                                    download our leaflet                                                             

Local solar energy installers Abbots in Transition has been in contact with these local businesses but has not had any direct experience of their work. More installers can be found through the Solarguide listing service.

Aston Energy  Aims to make Solar Energy available to home owners at a competitive price with a  solution that best suits your needs. An MCS accredited installer,

Chelsfield Solar in Hemel Hempstead are a highly experienced team of accredited solar photovoltaic (PV) installers since 2004 and also electrical contractors since 1988.

Solinvictus solar energy systems Based in Wheathamptead, Hertfordshire, an independent company that cares about renewable energy. Can help to reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills.

Solarguide Only MCS certified companies are permitted to quote through Solarguide for Solar PV enquiries to ensure you can benefit from the Government’s Feed-in Tariff.

Green gas We could be heating our homes with the food we waste

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Low carbon green electricity suppliers

Good Energy Good Energy is a dedicated supplier of 100% renewable electricity, sourcing power from a community of almost 2,000 independent generators spread across the country.Good Energy gets its power from the wind, water, sun and sustainable biogeneration.

Green Energy Based In Ware, Green Energy only buy from Ofgem approved green and renewable suppliers, helping to create a more secure and sustainable future.

LoCO2 Energy LoCO2 Energy is an independent, family-run business in Rickmansworth. They are a renewable energy and low-carbon electricity supplier.

Peak oil  is the time when worldwide oil production reaches a peak.

Currently fossil fuels supply 80% of the world’s energy needs and that is unlikely to change significantly in the very near future at a global level, so how do we address what are generally thought to be the three main drivers for change, namely:

  • Energy scarcity – which has steadily driven prices upward at an alarming rate, e.g. oil was less than $10 a barrel in the mid-1980s and has peaked at over $150 in recent years
  • Energy security – at a national level we are critically dependent upon imports of both oil and gas, which are owned or controlled by nations that may not always be willing to supply us. In addition because of the need to ensure a continuing investment in infrastructure the Government must create an economic environment that ensures an adequate return on capital for the very significant amount of energy infrastructure investment that is needed.
  • Environmental impact – which is probably the most concerning issue since it is now essential that we reduce the carbon emissions associated with our energy production. This set of pages will be developed by the Energy Group – if you want to become involved and help with any of the work we are planning to do, please contact us.