Local MP Powers Lightbulbs with Bicycle

Nigel Mills, MP for Amber Valley, took his turn on the Energy Bike at a recent Fantastic Home event in Ripley Market Square.

 

The Fantastic Home exhibition trailer, including the Energy Bike, was in Ripley on a cold, foggy market day to give out advice on energy efficiency and renewables. Despite the weather around 100 people approached the stall for advice as well as free energy saving devices such as TV and computer powerdowns and water saving devices, showersaves and savaflushes. In using these giveaways they will collectively save almost £65,000 over the life time of the devices.

 

 

Sarah Meredith, Project Manager for MEA said:

 

‘The TV and computer Powerdowns proved very popular, with the majority of visitors taking one... Many visitors had done little to conserve water in the past so were interested in the devices for showers, taps and toilets. There was also some interest in the Feed in Tariffs and the new Renewable Heat Incentive as well as enquiries regarding insulation.’