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Is your home hard to heat? Are you struggling with your energy bills? Do you want some low or no cost energy saving tips? Are you interested in bigger projects, such as insulation, heat pump or solar panels but would like some independent advice first? Do you live in a listed building and not sure what energy efficiency improvements you are allowed to make? Are you interested in teaming up with neighbours to create a Home Energy Neighbourhood to make improvements together?
Come along for a free afternoon of practical advice, inspiring ideas and expert guidance on making your home more energy efficient. There’s something for everyone - homeowners and renters alike.
There will be information stalls, talks, videos and even a 'Cosy Homes Kit' (samples of low-cost insulation and draught-proofing materials).
Bite sized talks
Each talk is a short overview to help you identify the best people to discuss your needs with.
- 2.30pm - Home Energy Retrofit – what improvements can you make and what help can you get?
- 3pm - Heat Pumps – what do you need to know?
- 3.30pm - Getting started - practical next steps you can take following today
There will also be an opportunity to book a 10-minute free advice session with a Home Energy Adviser on the day. Alternatively, you can just turn up and chat to all the various advisers at your leisure.
Who will be there
Drop in at any time to talk to the following organisations or schedule your visit to coincide with one of our home energy talks.
- Community Energy Network (Energy at Home) - Energy Advisers from the Community Wellbeing Hub to help with your energy problems and trained Energy Champions to help you think through options and signpost you to further support.
- Bath & West Community Energy Home Energy Service - Expert, independent advice and ongoing support to help you make the most effective retrofit improvements. Plus support to get together with your neighbours to create a Home Energy Neighbourhood.
- Bath & West Community Energy heat pump support - Help to get quality, effective heat pump installations, tailored to your needs.
- Retrofit West - Free, independent advice and help to plan practical energy improvements.
- Lendology - Home improvement loans for homeowners, funded by local councils.
- CHEESE Project - Thermal imaging surveys to find out where your home is losing heat.
- Green Heritage Homes Project - Get advice from a B&NES council conservation officer on what energy efficiency improvements you can make in a listed building.
Local organisations Batheaston Parish Council and Grow Batheaston are supporting the event and will be joining us for the afternoon.
