From 1st to 14th July, we’re celebrating Community Energy Fortnight. A UK-wide campaign that shines a light on the power of local energy action, supported by Community Energy England. This year’s theme, Investing in Community Energy, calls for long-term support for local projects that reduce energy bills, cut emissions, and help communities thrive. Here in…
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Price cap falls by 7%:Ofgem has announced a 7% reduction in the energy price cap for the period 1 July to 30 September 2025. This brings the annual cost for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit down to £1,720. What is the Energy Price Cap?The energy price cap limits how much suppliers can…
Read MoreJoin us at Sampford Courtenay’s Grand Summer Fete on 29 June from 14:30 for an afternoon of conversation about practical ways to improve home energy efficiency and reduce costs. We will be on hand to share advice on retrofit measures and energy-saving strategies to help households stay cosy, efficient, and future-ready. If you were involved…
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What is No Mow May? Plantlife, the wild plant conservation charity, started the No Mow May campaign in 2019 to encourage garden owners to put their mower away during May and let wildflowers grow and support biodiversity. Why do we need No Mow May? The UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since the 1930s,…
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Celebrate Naturally Healthy May May is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the benefits of connecting with nature. Led by Active Devon and Devon County Council on behalf of the Devon Local Nature Partnership, Naturally Healthy May is all about encouraging people to get active outside and improve…
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The technology that switches some older meters from peak to off-peak price is coming to an end soon. After the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) or Dynamically Teleswitched (DTS) ends, your meter’s timings might not work as expected and your heating and hot water supply could be affected. On 30th of June 2025, the RTS and…
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From Unreliable LPG to Low Carbon Comfort When Rob’s LPG boiler showed signs of failure, he and his family faced a choice: replace it with another LPG system or explore alternative heating and hot water options. Their 1860s stone cottage in Lydford, Devon, with a 1970s and more recent extensions, had always presented heating challenges,…
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Tamar Energy Community (TEC) has been hosting the annual Tamar Energy Fest since 2012, and this year we look forward to welcoming you to Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock on Saturday 9th November from 10:00 until 15:00. Do pop in and see us! Our theme this year is “Cosy, Efficient, and Future-Ready”. We’re focused on supporting…
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Our energy advice team would like to remind you about the spray foam insulation scam warning put out by Devon Trading Standards earlier in the year. You can read the story here. Some of the key points from the article are here: “Customers are often cold called and subject to hard sale techniques to persuade…
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