Author name: ChrisDodge

With Autumn upon us and the cold weather of winter soon to return, we look at relatively easy, more affordable steps that can help to keep houses warm and save you money at the same time.

Rapid advances in battery technology have enabled widespread adoption of electric bikes (ebikes). Can an ebike be a realistic option for greener local journeys in the countryside? We spoke to several village residents about their ebikes.

As the Feasibility Study work continues, we thought it would be interesting to look at the results of a similar study in the village of Kings Langley, run by Grand Union Community Energy. This month’s Village Views insert also includes a look at electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with advice from Littlebury electrician Andrew Figge. Download

The low carbon heating feasibility study is just getting going, funded by the Community Energy Fund (CEF). Our pull-out suppliment this month gives some further background and a timetable for the main steps. The full suppliment can be viewed here.

This month, Ian discusses how he uses ‘load shifting’ to reduce electricity costs. We also give an update on the Community Energy Fund project which will be starting soon. It is exciting to be able to take this next step in our Energy Project, and we’d like to involve as many people in the village

We ran a very successful open day at the Village Hall in March, with an estimated 100 people visiting from at least 14 different villages and towns around Uttlesford. Visitors were able to hear information on available grants, help with listed buildings, heat pumps, solar PV and batteries and general energy savings advice. Examples of

This month’s project update in the Village Views included information on thermal imaging, and interviews with two Littlebury residents about their air-source heat pumps.