Pedal Power Comes to Bolsover

The Fantastic Home vehicle, complete with new energy bike, visited Bolsover District offices during October to promote the council's new insulation scheme.

Aside from referring people to the Warmstreets scheme, the vehicle also allowed people to see how much energy they can produce by pedalling the brand new energy bike. A 14-year-old produced the most power – 477 Watts – which could power his Xbox, TV and speaker system... if he could keep pedalling for long enough to enjoy them!

Lunchtime was a very busy period with crowds around the trailer. We distributed lots of free energy saving items and advised people on their saving options in the home. A few people were on the wrong tariff for their electricity, and some needed referring for Warm Front grants.