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Fracking unties us from inefficient solar and wind

Fracking and a shale gas boom could help get the country back on its feet, says energy man South West MEP Giles Chichester

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River Dart's tidal power to be assessed in renewable energy project

River Dart

The tidal power potential of the River Dart is to be investigated in a new project from Totnes Renewable Energy Society and Plymouth Uni

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It's time for South West hydro-power to steam ahead

Mary Tavy Hydro Electric Power Station

“The generation of electricity from rivers and streams – called micro-hydro – is something we should be making more use of,” says South West MEP Sir Graham Watson

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New transition sculptures have landed in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot public art

Public art in Newton Abbot highlights our relationship with energy

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6 eco top tips

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Some six things to consider to make your home a bit more eco friendly

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Reduce your carbon, reduce your bills, with a little help from your friends… in Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton Transition Together

People from Kingsteington are called to join Kingsteington Transition Together to save energy and reduce bills

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Balloons to mark Totnes wind turbine heights

Totnes Community Windfarm

As the Totnes Community Wind Farm is aiming to get up, up and away, it is sending up balloons to mark the height of its wind turbines.

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Urgent decision needed on UK energy policy

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Cost, carbon and security need to be reconciled to develop an effective energy policy, and we need to take urgent action to decide just what that will be, says South West MEP Giles Chichester

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Extreme Energy must be stopped, experts warn

Some of the people who attended the Frack Off event, in Totnes

With threats of earthquakes, water contamination and environmental damage, calls for a UK ban to Fracking grow louder

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Ashburton residents, fancy a free trip to the National Self-Build and Renovation Centre?

National Self-Build and Renovation Centre

A special free trip for Ashburton residents, architects, builders and contractors is being laid on as a energy cutting fact-finding trip

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Wind power takes a battering

Wind Farm

Wind power and turbines have had a turbulent history, and now it looks like the government is taking flight

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Free training in Torbay for energy saving community programme

Transition Streets

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust and Transition Totnes are offering free training for people ready to galvanise their community

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Renewable energy for Devon from the Devon Community Wind Co-operative

Energy for All

The Devon Community Wind Co-operative is looking to set up two schemes in Devon and is calling for anyone interested in being involved to get in touch

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Frack Off! to Totnes

Frack Off!

The energy awareness group Frack Off! will be in Totnes to raise awareness of the dangers of Hydraulic Fracturing for Shale Gas in the UK

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