On Saturday 17th May, Montgomery School, the first ‘truly’ zero carbon passivhaus school in Europe, will host the Energy Fair, with energy experts on hand to give advice, suppliers exhibiting their products and a series of talks. All to help you find low carbon alternatives, save energy and cut costs in your home. You […]

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  People across Exeter and the surrounding areas are inviting the public to come and visit their green homes to see first-hand how to make energy improvements and reduce their energy bills. Come and be inspired by their achievments. We’ve got over 20 homes taking part with a range of technologies, a good geographical spread […]

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  If you’re producing your own energy or installed energy saving measures in your home, we want to hear from you. Would you be willing to invite your neighbours into your home over the weekend of 17th & 18th May to have a look, ask questions and be inspired to take action in their own […]

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  Despite the warmest weekend this year, many people attended our Big Community Energy Weekend, visiting the Energy Fair on May 17th at Montgomery School and our 24 green open homes over the weekend. We even had energy to dance to the excellent sounds of Slipdown Dog at our Celebration party. At the Energy fair, […]

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Regen SW Renewable Energy Marketplace Event An exhibition and conference on 8 April at Westpoint, Exeter. On 8th April we’re going to be at the Renewable Energy Marketplace at Westpoint from 10am to 4pm. This is being organised by Regen Southwest. It will include the latest renewable energy technologies, practical support for homeowners and a […]

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Choosing Suitable Roofs Tues 25th Feb 18.30. Garden Room, The Globe, 39 Clifton Rd, Exeter, EX1 2BL Come and find out about the criteria involved in a roof being suitable. The ideal roof for our first solar project needs to be financially viable AND deliver community benefit. Financial viability is dependant on Good generation potential […]

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Organising The Big Community Energy Weekend Tues 25th Feb 18.30 Garden Room, The Globe, Garden Room, The Globe, 39 Clifton Rd, Exeter, EX1 2BL The weekend includes the launch of ECOE’s community share offer for our Solar PV 1; an energy fair with talks from experts and demonstrations, displays and advice by suppliers; and Green […]

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Making ECOE truly democratic – ECOE’s governance Mon 24th Feb 18.30, Garden Room, The Globe, 39 Clifton Rd, Exeter, EX1 2BL. Governance – how an organisation is run – can be seen as the living systems and processes that help the organisation realise its potential. Join in the conversation about how to set up these […]

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Making ECOE truly democratic – ECOE’s governance Governance – how an organisation is run – can be seen as the living systems and processes that help the organisation realise its potential. Join in the conversation about how to set up these systems and processes that can help to realise real democracy. How will decisions be […]

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Choosing Suitable Roofs The ideal roof for our first solar project needs to be financially viable AND deliver community benefit. Financial viability is dependant on:- Good generation potential – best performance from southerly orientation although facing east and west can be viable. As little shading as possible and no threat of future construction that blocks […]

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