3.5 - Totnes Transition Flashcards
1
Q
Aim of a transition town?
A
To promote local sourcing and sustainable living to increase economic and environmental sustainability
2
Q
What has been developed by the project with the aim of what?
A
‘Transition Together’ workbook with small easy actions to reduce carbon footprints
3
Q
Example of action related to insulation
A
Cavity wall insulation to reduce heat loss so amount of energy needed and so save on heat bill (15%)
4
Q
Why has it been developed
A
Adjust to post-carbon, reduce FF reliance
5
Q
How many groups are there and how many people are involved?
A
56 groups
1100 people
(12% of Totnes)
6
Q
How much have CO2 emissions per household reduced by
A
1.27 tonnes
7
Q
What other thing related to energy have people done
A
Installed solar panels
