We're a fast-growing and effective network of local people, businesses and organisations working together to transform Winchester into a low carbon district. We have a positive vision for the future - low energy bills, healthy lifestyles, strong communities – with a target to reduce CO2 emissions by one-third by 2015. Together we will achieve this: sign the WinACC pledge today to play your part.
Latest news & events
WinACC sponsored walk - we did it!
Sunday, 29 April 2012 (All day)
A choice of circular routes south of Winchester (route 1 is 8½ miles; route 2 is 7½ miles and less hilly)
Our team of hardy walkers braved a horrible day to raise some much needed funds for WinACC. Rain and wind was forecast and for once they got it right.
Between 9.30 and 11.30 am everyone set off from St. Maurice's Covert, High Street, Winchester where they picked up the route details and a map. The walk was on quiet roads, tracks and footpaths. So with the rain and wind, paths became very muddy, wet and in some cases obstructed by fallen trees.
It is a lovely walk on a nice day and we'd recommend anyone doing it. If you were unable to be with us last Sunday or the weather put you off, you can still do the walk. The instructions can be downloaded below. Please get sponsored or make a donation to WinACC in recognition of the organisers.
View our map and instructions for the walk routes.
Well done to those that took part. If you can still sponsor us please reward their efforts and visit www.justgiving.com/WinACCwalk before 30 June.
Click here to see the Giles Gooding blog with pictures of the Walk
Posted Saturday, 04 February, 2012 at 3:57pm
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Rain and the drought
Posted Monday, 14 May, 2012 at 5:17pm
Excellent explanation of why a few weeks’ heavy rain doesn’t get us out of drought, and how much more rain we’ll need. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17875456
Winchester - a walking city
Posted Wednesday, 18 April, 2012 at 5:02pm
WinACC invites you to give your ideas about how to improve walking in Winchester city. See our display on walking from the station to the Buttercross in Winchester High St . To give us your ideas about walking, download this form and email it to winacc@winacc.org.uk.
Insulate Hampshire - a warmer winter for FREE!
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Insulate Hampshire has extended its offer of FREE loft and cavity wall insulation to people who live in Hampshire to end September 2012! Contact Insulate Hampshire on 0800 952 0037 or www.insulatehampshire.co.uk. (If your home is very large, you will have to contribute something.)
The scheme is backed by Winchester City Council and ten other local councils in Hampshire as well as Hampshire County Council.
Past Matters - remembering our past to change our future
Past Matters, originally called Imagining Here, is a Heritage Lottery funded project that has worked with three communities on the outskirts of Winchester, looking at stories and experiences from the past to try and think about how they might help us to think of ways to live in the future which will reduce our carbon footprint.
The project was based in Weeke, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney and focussed on themes relating to housing, food production and transport from ancient times to the present day.
Greener Travel
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Wish you could cut down on driving? Lots of us feel the same. No-one should be forced to drive. But it's hard to see how to do it, what with getting to work, ferrying the children around, trips to the supermarket and the lack of public transport. That’s why we’re organising small, friendly, local discussions to explore alternatives to the car. No preaching, no long speeches, just people like you, thinking creatively about how you can reduce your dependency on the car. And they're free - including the refreshments. Here's the list of planned events.
Changing habits is hard. Join our online greener travel club for emailed news and tips to help you keep on track. Email us now to sign up.
Renewable energy - without generating it yourself
Posted Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 1:12pm
If installing your own solar roof isn't for you, don't do nothing – switch to an electricity supplier who sells renewable electricity. WinACC knows of four options (click read more below)..
Thanks to a new scheme, when you switch, WinACC gets a fee. And the renewable energy suppliers usually don't have complicated tariff options that waste your time as you read the small print. So it's less hassle, less greenhouse gas emissions, and money for WinACC in one simple step. Read all about the suppliers and how to switch at
http://www.localunited.net/?q=community/registered-communities
Photovoltaic (PV) suppliers
Posted Thursday, 12 January, 2012 at 6:09pm
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People often ask us at WinACC about installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in their home.
For some basic points about PV panels go to our PV Panel Facts page which will help with your decision making or to know what questions to ask when dealing with a supplier.
Many also ask how to pick a good supplier. We can't recommend a supplier but if you click on "Read more", you will see a (not complete) list of local photovoltaic suppliers.
Calculate your footprint
Posted Monday, 02 January, 2012 at 10:43am
Do you know how large your carbon footprint is? If not, click on the link to find out! * For you and your family The site estimates your direct carbon dioxide emissions (due to heating, lighting, travel etc) and then give you tips for reducing them. We are also indirectly responsible for other carbon dioxide emissions, for example to manufacture and transport the things we buy. If anyone knpws a calcuator for organisaions, we'd love to hear from yu - meanwhile click here for information about the \Carbon| trust's services for businesses and organisations.
Energy saving technologies - share your experiences
People often ask us here at WinACC to put them in touch with other people who have already installed something such as solar power, stoves, biomass boilers or heat pumps. They want to talk to someone that has been there, done that. We try to help but we don't know what you all have.
We need your help.
