VOLUNTEERS from Transition Tavistock have established an energy co-operative for Tavistock, Callington and local areas. Anyone locally will be able to join Tamar Energy Community for £1 as soon as membership opens. Heating and power in the home costs a huge amount — around £16m per year or £44,000 a day across Tavistock area. Kate Royston, co-ordinator for Transition Tavistock, said: 'By working together we can start to stem this flow in a number of ways. 'We can make our homes and businesses more energy efficient and reduce the amount we need to spend. We can also generate more locally, investing in micro-renewables at home or work. We can also look at opportunities to get together as a community and invest collectively in schemes which will deliver local benefit. 'If you're interested in getting involved please let us know. 'We're recruiting for a range of skills locally to join the managing team and get us off the ground!' Find out more about reducing energy costs at the Energy Savers Open Homes weekend taking place at the Energy Savers Eco Fair at Tavistock College on Saturday, September 20 from 10am to 4pm. There will be exhibitors, practical talks, children's entertainment and a performance from Matt Harvey, a poet from Radio 4's Wondermentalist series. For more details visit http://www.transitiontavistock.org.uk">www.transitiontavistock.org.uk