Climate change

We take our role in caring for the environment seriously. We are committed to help people do their bit to be energy efficient, reduce their carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy.

Our commitment

Our commitment

Find out what we are doing to tackle climate change.

 
 

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Advice is available to assist people to insulate their homes and be generally more energy-efficient. Home visits are also available to help people understand their energy bills and set heating controls most efficiently.

 
 

South Somerset hydropower project

South Somerset hydropower project

We initiated an innovative partnership with a group of historic mill owners to develop a renewable energy project. This approach has since been adopted by other hydropower groups in Mendip, Exmoor, Dorset and Dartmoor.

 
 

Yeovil Innovation Centre wind turbine

Yeovil Innovation Centre wind turbine

The 15 kilowatt wind turbine at Yeovil Innovation Centre is just one of the many projects we are involved in to reduce our own carbon emissions.

 
 

Saving energy in our public buildings

Saving energy in our public buildings

Find out what we are doing to save energy in our buildings.

 
 

Sustainable construction

Sustainable construction

We actively encourage the use of sustainable materials in construction. Download our handy guides to help make your house more environmentally friendly.