Sustainable Ferriby

Category: Sustainability

  • How EVs Can Support the UK’s Power Grid

    How EVs Can Support the UK’s Power Grid

    The UK electric car fleet is expected to increase to around 3 million by the end of 2026. Bidirectional charging equipped EVs can use a s mall fraction of their battery to provide valuable flexibility to the grid, reducing peak demand and reliance on costly peaker plants, resulting in potential savings for consumers and the…

  • UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality

    UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality

    “There’s nowhere to charge” is a common cry from the antiEV malcontents and, more sadly, those they seek to subvert. It’s one of the items of FUD on the playbook of misinformation. There’s an excellent article, Mapping, understanding and reducing belief in misinformation about electric vehicles, recently published in the peer reviewed journal Nature Energy…

  • 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.

  • Choosing the right tariff

    Choosing the right tariff

    Shifting to sustainable energy solutions like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels can significantly reduce household emissions. Choosing the right energy tariff is essential for maximizing savings and sustainability. The article reviews effective tariffs for energy-efficient homes and offers insights on optimizing energy usage to combat climate change effectively. This article helps you make…

  • 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.…