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Solar Panels and the Smart Export Guarantee scheme

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 06/03/2021 by Philip Brown06/03/2021

The UK government Feed-in Tariff scheme, which used to pay those with solar panels for the energy they generated, ended in 2020. It was replaced by the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. Find independent advice about the scheme here. See here … Continue reading →

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10 Easy Ways

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

10 Easy Ways to Help Save Energy, Save Money in the Process and Prevent Climate Change Click on the Images below

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Recycle, Reuse, Repair

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

There are many ways we can reduce our footprint on this planet. Recycling is one of them. We are currently recycling most of our household waste here in Warwickshire. Spending a few minutes every week, making sure that the waste … Continue reading →

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LED Bulbs

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard06/08/2020

Change to LEDs at Home and at Work –  One of the easiest ways to save energy and a significant amount of money is to replace the bulbs in our home and at work with LED bulbs. LEDs seem expensive … Continue reading →

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Walk or Bicycle

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

Once we have a car we tend to drive everywhere. However, the reality is that many of the trips we make easily can be done walking or bicycling. Not only does it save fuel and money, and prevents climate change, … Continue reading →

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Avoid Food Waste

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

Food waste is a huge problem in our society. It has been estimated that a third of all food is wasted worldwide, and food waste account for approximately 3.3 billion tons emitted greenhouse gasses. The waste has an enormous impact on … Continue reading →

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Eat Less Meat

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard29/01/2022

Meat costs a lot of energy to produce. In addition and cattle produce the greenhouse gas methane. Generally, poultry and fish are less harmful to the environment. Also some meats are high in saturated fat, which can raise blood cholesterol levels … Continue reading →

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Insulate Your Home

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

Insulate your home and optimize your energy use. Why live in a drafty, cold and unpleasant home, when you can also save money on heating by insulating: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-insulation

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Use Public Transport

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard03/05/2019

Use Public transportation when possible. It saves energy: http://www.energysavingsecrets.co.uk/publictransportvsprivatetransportthedebate.html  It makes us happier: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11095120/Getting-the-bus-or-train-to-work-makes-us-happier-than-driving-study-finds.html It also saves money: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-you-can-do/use-your-car-less/why-use-public-transport

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Buy an Electric Car

Coventry Climate Action Network Posted on 03/05/2019 by Jacob Dalgaard27/07/2022

Buy an Electric Car or Van * Purchase price is higher but running expense including repairs much lower: http://www.thechargingpoint.com/knowledge-hub/hot-topics/Electric-car-costs.html * NO or Lower TAX !!! https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax * Save Money on Fuel – Only A Few £ to Charge !!! http://www.thechargingpoint.com/beginners-guide.html … Continue reading →

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