As the temperature starts to drop, we’re sure than many of you will be thinking about how to keep warm during the winter. Ray Harrington Vail tells us more about two upcoming events. Ed
The Footprint Trust’s Warmahome scheme is to hold more of its popular Future Energy events – only this time they are going down the pub!
They have been running the events for the past four years and thousands have attended.
This year the Trust will be focussing on renewable solar energy – as part of its mission to and to save people money and to reduce the ‘ecological footprint’ of the Isle of Wight.
Many partners involved
Information will be available on keeping warm and well. The events are aimed at the general public and will be supported by a number of bodies including the Chale Community Project, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, S.W. Housing Association and the Isle of Wight Council.
What’s it all about?
At these events there will be a focus on renewable energy, in particular solar power.
Specialist companies will on hand to explain about the various
different technologies that can harvest the sun’s power.
Information on air-source heat pumps, recently successfully installed in Chale, will be featured.
Those attending will be informed about the free solar panels schemes and the generous tariffs paid by energy companies to householders who buy their own panels. Thus consumers will be assisted in making a decision into what offer is the best for them.
Free testing of electric blankets
The public will be able to get their electric blankets tested for free by the IW Council’s Trading Standards officers. Information will also be on hand about the Buy with Confidence Scheme.
Everyone will be given a free TV Powerdown worth £10.
The events are sponsored by Footprint Trust’s Big Lottery funded Warmahome project, and thus are free to the public and to charities attending.
Where and when?
The first event is at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Friday 12th November this will be followed by one at the Wight Mouse Inn in Chale on Saturday 13th November.
Both events will run from 11am until 4pm.
The venues have been chosen because they are popular landmarks in their local communities.
The Riverside Centre and The Wight Mouse Inn will be promoting the events to their customers and the wider community.
Reduce your fuel bills
It is hoped that many people will benefit through reduced fuel bills having visited the events. Special offers by the Council’s Warm One Island scheme mean that all householders can get free or cheap insulation.
The Footprint Trust will be offering free home energy-saving visits to those attending.
For more details of these events please contact Footprint Trust on 822282 or visit the website
