Low carbon Dorset

We hear a lot these days about the need to transition to a low carbon economy in order to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and help tackle climate change.

Low Carbon Dorset is a five year programme of activities to help stimulate growth in Dorset’s low carbon economy and reduce the county’s footprint.

We offer FREE technical support and grant funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Low Carbon Dorset helps businesses, community, and public sector organisations in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

The programme is run by Dorset Council (DC) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It aims to help improve your energy efficiency, increase the use of renewable energy, and aid the development of new low carbon products.

‘The amount of help and advice that we received from Low Carbon Dorset was incredible.’

Lyme Regis Baptist Church

What’s on offer?

Click here to see what support is available to your organisation

Case studies

Click here to see how other people have lowered their carbon usage, or contribute your own project.

Apply

Click here to fill out an online form for more information and start the low-carbon ball rolling.

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Low Carbon Dorset2 weeks ago

Our touring photo exhibition is on the move again! Visit the old Tourist Information Centre in Shaftesbury over the next 2 weeks to learn how Dorset's businesses and communities are preparing for a greener future.

Opening Hours:
📅 Monday–Saturday
🕙 10am–12noon | 1pm–3pm
📍 Venue: 8 Bell Street (former TIC building)

The exhibition is free to attend and will be staffed by volunteers from Sustainable Shaftesbury and Planet Shaftesbury.