Sustainable Ferriby

Category: NetZero

  • Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges

    Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges

    The transition to renewable energy in the UK necessitates understanding periods of low generation, known as Dunkelflaute. While relying on renewables reduces costs and emissions, adequate backup through a mix of gas, nuclear, storage, and Demand-Side Management (DSM) remains essential. Innovations in storage technology and capacity management will support a reliable, low-carbon grid.

  • Top Climate Change Myths and the Facts That Debunk Them

    Top Climate Change Myths and the Facts That Debunk Them

    Climate change misinformation is everywhere. What we need is a quick, easy to understand, truth based response to the lies. here it is.

  • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Easy Home Hacks

    Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Easy Home Hacks

    No-Regret Actions for UK Homeowners to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Save Money In today’s world, reducing our carbon footprint is more important than ever. With climate change impacting our planet, it’s crucial that we all take steps to minimise our environmental impact. On the other hand… Making major lifestyle changes and substantial sustainable technology investments…

  • Aesthetic Alternatives: Solar Tiles vs In-Roof Panels

    Aesthetic Alternatives: Solar Tiles vs In-Roof Panels

    Modern solar panels appeal due to their aesthetics and efficiency, but concerns arise regarding their appearance on heritage buildings. In-roof and solar tiles provide alternatives, yet they often come with higher costs and limited options compared to traditional on-roof systems.

  • 📆 Reflecting on Sustainable Ferriby 2025: A community event for change

    📆 Reflecting on Sustainable Ferriby 2025: A community event for change

    Yesterday’s Sustainable Ferriby 2025 event lived up to expectations, bringing together local residents, sustainability advocates, and even visitors from as far as Northumberland. The turnout was fantastic, and the discussions were insightful, reinforcing the importance of community-driven sustainability efforts. The core theme of the event was around optimism for sustainability, with celebration of how far…

  • Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    It’s revealing to compare the carbon emissions of EVs, walking, cycling, and horse riding. The results are surprising, except when compared with fossil fuel vehicles.

  • Public transport vs EV. Which should you use?

    Public transport vs EV. Which should you use?

    We are told to use public transport rather than drive; it’s better for the environment and road congestion. But what if you drive an EV. We look at the data.

  • How Lifestyle Choices Shape Carbon Footprint: The Biggest Ways to Cut Emissions

    How Lifestyle Choices Shape Carbon Footprint: The Biggest Ways to Cut Emissions

    Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most effective ways individuals can combat climate change. While governments and industries play a massive role in shaping policies and technologies, personal choices matter too. From diet and transport to home heating and even family planning, our daily decisions have a direct impact on our carbon footprint.…

  • Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    SUSTAINABLE FERRIBY 2025 is a community workshop on sustainable homes and how to lower your energy costs and carbon footprint. Presentations, Q&A discussions, and panel sessions on topics such as solar and batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and energy reduction.