Low Carbon Dorset

20/03/2026

A great tool for Dorset homeowners looking to make their home more energy efficient.

Simply pop in your post code and answer a few quick questions, and the tool will give you recommendations on practical steps you can take, along with a rough idea of costs and the savings you can make on your bills.

More than 1,000 people in Dorset have already tried our new Homewise tool to check their home’s energy efficiency. Have you?

Just enter your postcode, answer a few quick questions, and get instant suggestions on upgrades that could make your home warmer and cheaper to run.

You’ll also see rough costs and what you could save on your bills.

Give it a go today and find out how you can keep the warmth in, the bills down, and the blankets off (link in comments 👇)

10/02/2026

Could solar panels reduce your monthly bills?

Dorset’s Homewise tool makes it easy to see whether solar panels could work for your home and how much they might cut your bills by. It’s quick, simple, and tailored to your property.

Become a solar squirrel today, search 'Dorset Homewise' or follow the link in the comments 👇

02/09/2025

Dorset Council is inviting local people to be part of a Citizens’ Climate Panel. The panel will bring together 22 Dorset residents to learn more about the local impacts of climate change and explore how we can better prepare our county for the future.
Find out more about the panel 👇

We’ve teamed up with the charity Involve to launch a Citizens’ Climate Panel here in Dorset - giving local people a real say in how we respond to climate change.

This week, letters will be landing on randomly selected doormats across the county, inviting residents to take part.

Panel members will meet in the autumn to explore the local impacts of climate change and help shape a greener, more resilient future for Dorset.

If you receive a letter, don’t miss this chance to have your voice heard.

Find out more about the panel on our website (link in comments👇 )

18/07/2025

Our touring photo exhibition is moving on to Wareham library today. If you haven’t already had a chance to see it and you live in the area, why not pop in and learn more about the people and projects we’ve helped become more sustainable 📸

Out on tour and visiting Wareham Library from Friday 18th July to Friday 1st August - how organisations across Dorset are tackling climate change. Libraries in Dorset are hosting a touring exhibition to highlight how business, community and public sector organisations across the county are keeping our planet healthy. Through photos and text, the ‘Our journey to net zero’ exhibition, which launched last year, shows the changes they’ve made to cut emissions. The displays include examples from the length and breadth of Dorset with each one of the panels telling a different story. The exhibition has been produced by Dorset Council to show some of the project’s that have benefitted from its Low Carbon Dorset programme by accessing free advice and grants to reduce their carbon footprints and energy bills. Link in first comment below 👇

08/07/2025

The ‘Our journey to net zero’ photo exhibition is now on display at Gillingham Library until Friday 18th July. Pop in to learn more about some of the fascinating businesses and community groups we’ve helped become more sustainable 👇

Out on tour and visiting Gillingham Library from Monday 7th June to Friday 18th July - how organisations across Dorset are tackling climate change. Libraries in Dorset are hosting a touring exhibition to highlight how business, community and public sector organisations across the county are keeping our planet healthy. Through photos and text, the ‘Our journey to net zero’ exhibition, which launched last year, shows the changes they’ve made to cut emissions. The displays include examples from the length and breadth of Dorset with each one of the panels telling a different story. The exhibition has been produced by Dorset Council to show some of the project’s that have benefitted from its Low Carbon Dorset programme by accessing free advice and grants to reduce their carbon footprints and energy bills. Link in first comment below 👇

06/06/2025

Our exhibition continues on its tour of Dorset’s libraries. Don’t miss your chance to learn more about some of the organisation’s we’ve helped to cut emissions and costs!

Out on tour and visiting Blandford Library from Friday 6th June to Friday 20th June - how organisations across Dorset are tackling climate change. Libraries in Dorset are hosting a touring exhibition to highlight how business, community and public sector organisations across the county are keeping our planet healthy. Through photos and text, the ‘Our journey to net zero’ exhibition, which launched last year, shows the changes they’ve made to cut emissions. The displays include examples from the length and breadth of Dorset with each one of the panels telling a different story. The exhibition has been produced by Dorset Council to show some of the project’s that have benefitted from its Low Carbon Dorset programme by accessing free advice and grants to reduce their carbon footprints and energy bills. Link in first comment below 👇

16/05/2025

If you missed our touring exhibition the first time round, here's another chance to discover some of the people and organisations we've helped to cut emissions and save on costs!
Follow the link in the post below to find out when and where you can see it 👇

21/01/2025

Our touring photo exhibition is on the move again! Visit the old Tourist Information Centre in Shaftesbury over the next 2 weeks to learn how Dorset's businesses and communities are preparing for a greener future.

Opening Hours:
📅 Monday–Saturday
🕙 10am–12noon | 1pm–3pm
📍 Venue: 8 Bell Street (former TIC building)

The exhibition is free to attend and will be staffed by volunteers from Sustainable Shaftesbury and Planet Shaftesbury.

07/11/2024

Great to see more EV chargers installed in Dorset 👏

26/09/2024