Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is derived from inexhaustible resources such as wind, sun and sea, and from replaceable resources such as waste products and crops. Its a long-term way to tackle climate change. Renewable energy is no less reliable than energy generated from more traditional sources and using it does not mean that you have to change your lifestyle or your appliances.

Biomass

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Micro-Hydro

Micro-Wind

Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

Solar Hot Water

Before you consider renewable energy you need to make sure your home is as energy efficient as possible to reduce your energy demand. This means insulating, using low energy light bulbs and being able to programme your central heating system among other things. Have a look at our Energy Efficiency and Grants pages for more information.

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is a national scheme which offers grants to householders to install renewable energy systems on their properties. They also provide grants for community buildings, schools, and work places.

Additional advice is available through Renewable Energy 4 Devon. If you are a small business in a rural Objective 2 area of Devon you may also be entitled to extra funding. Check out the RE4D website or call 0800 512 012 to speak to the Renewable Energy Advisor.


Links

The Devon Association for Renewable Energy is a Devon based charity working to promote renewable energy in the county. Devon Association for Renewable Energy

The British Wind Energy Association has comprehensive information surrounding wind power and large scale wind farms including a windspeed database to find out your average wind speed to see whether wind power is a viable option for you. British Wind Energy Association

Kaieteur is a web and high street based retailer for renewable energy gadgets, toys, associated books and magazines, low energy light bulbs and an extensive range of tree saplings. Kaieteur

The South West Wood Fuel Advice line: 08450 74 06 74