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Carmarthenshire is Greener Every Day
EUSEW Local Energy Days

12-15 April 2011
Carmarthenshire, Wales

Language(s): EN - English

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This major drive in Carmarthenshire to help the planet was hailed a huge success. A special programme of events and activities were held to educate people of all ages about climate change. Businesses, schools and residents were targeted as part of the awareness raising initiative.

Workshops were held in schools to educate young people about energy efficiency, and staff received a free energy monitor to loan to pupils to measure their energy consumption at home. More than 350 pupils from primary and secondary schools took part in energy efficiency and renewable energy workshops.

Pupils from Ysgol Maes Y Morfa attend an energy efficiency workshop with event o

Pupils from Ysgol Maes Y Morfa attend an energy efficiency workshop with event organiser Lorena Prise and Andy Bull from Severn Wye Energy Agency. Pictures: Jeff Connell

The EU Sustainable Energy Week was aimed at informing people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint. Organisers say it was a platform to highlight energy efficiency and ways of reducing the carbon footprint.

On 15 April 2011, an energy roadshow was held with businesses giving information about renewable energy and expert advice on ways to save energy and money. Information stalls were set up in leisure centres with feedback on what is being done to reduce energy use. The event was very successful; in a single day, 108 members of the public were given advice and energy saving devices by the SWEA stand alone.  Other renewable installers were present and had displays.  West Wales European Centre staffed a display and ran a quiz relating to the EU and sustainable energy.

Home energy monitor winners at the roadshow

Home energy monitor winners at the roadshow. From left are Lorena Prist, council sustainability adviser Eurgain Powell with winners Sally Ann Smith and Samantha Davies.

The West Wales European Centre teamed up with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sustainable Development team and Menter Cwm Gwendraeth for the awareness-raising activities and workshops.

Organiser Lorena Prist said: "The programme was aimed at raising awareness of renewable energy and educating people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint. We were delighted by the level of public support and there was a great response from schools in the county.”

The programme came as a major drive is underway by the council to raise awareness of sustainable development and educate people about energy efficiency. Carmarthenshire's Sustainability Champion Cllr Pam Palmer said: "Everyone has a part to play in reducing the carbon footprint, and the actions we take now will bring benefits to future generations. I am thrilled that this initiative was so well received and I commend everyone involved for making it such a success.”

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Anaerobic Digestion in Wales - A Presentation for Schools

Presentation [EN] Presentation to schools on 12th April, 2011 by Andy Bull, Severn Wye Energy Agency. The presentation is part of the larger ‘Carmarthenshire is greener every day’ event, and focuses on explaining in appropriate terms, how Anaerobic Digestion works, and the benefits of it.

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Electric car at Camarthenshire Energy Week’

Image The public are given the chance to inspect an electric car at Camarthenshire Energy Week.

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Energy Roadshow, Wales

Image Andy Bull from Severn Wye Energy Agency talks to a visitor during the "Carmarthenshire is greener every day" Roadshow on 15 April 2011.

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