Climate Change

What can we do?
Surprisingly we can do a lot, but only if we act together. If each and every one of us looks at our daily lives and makes a few simple changes we can make a big difference. Saving energy, using the car less, recycling more. These are just a few of the simple things we can all do that will reduce our energy consumption which in turn lowers carbon emissions the cause of global warming.Climate change begins at home
Global warming is Devon’s problem but fortunately the solution lies in our hands. Take a look at the tips on these pages and see what you can do to help make a difference. No one is expecting you to do everything (although it would be fantastic if you did) but if everyone in Devon did 5 or 6 of the suggestions that would have real results.
It pays to save the planet
And finally, as if saving the planet wasn’t incentive enough, these suggestions will also save you money. Why not try a few of them and see how you get on? You’ll notice the difference in your pocket and your children will notice a difference in their lifetime.
Following on from our 'Do it for Devon' climate change campaign we are supporting CosyDevon which offers FREE and heavily discounted loft and cavity wall insulation for all homeowners and private tenants in Devon. | ![]() |
CosyDevon is a partnership project between Devon County Council, your local authority, Energy Action Devon and E.ON, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of gas and electricity, and can offer the best ever deals to householders. Insulating your home makes it more energy efficient and easier to heat which helps to reduce your carbon footprint as well as helping you save money on fuel bills!
The scheme can also offer:
- free home safety visit carried out by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
- free benefit entitlement check
- advice on help available for heating repairs (for those on qualifying benefits)
- general energy efficiency advice
To find out what offers are available in your area or to arrange a free, no obligation survey call the Energy Saving Trust for free and impartial advice on free phone 0800 512012 or visit the CosyDevon website: cosydevon.co.uk
Have you seen our television advert yet? If not, you can watch it here.
Find out more
Also on devon.gov.uk
Other Web Sites
- The Carbon Trust
- www.uswitch.com
- UK Climate Change Programme
- Energy Savings Trust
- Cosy Devon
- Carshare Devon
- Renewable Energy 4 Devon (RE4D)
- Envision South West
- Committee on Climate Change
- Met Office Hadley Centre
- UK Climate Impacts Programme
- UK Energy Saving
- Energy Saving Secrets
- Act on CO2 Calculator
- EnergySavingAdvice.co.uk
Contact Us
Climate Change Officer
Devon County Council
Lucombe House
County Hall
Exeter
EX2 4QW



