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Feeling the Cold?
Fri, 30 November 2012If you're feeling the cold this winter check out some Local Authority-approved insulation schemes: www.everybodys-talking.org/insulation-offers.
Insulation is the easiest way to make your home easier and cheaper to heat this winter.
Local Communtiy Group Sets Up Food Co-operative
Fri, 23 November 2012Members of Transition Matlock have set up a not-for-profit local food co-operative. The idea developed
out of research by the group into how to create a sustainable local food system.
out of research by the group into how to create a sustainable local food system.The co-op, DE4 Food (named after the postcode area), delivers an ever-expanding range of local artisan food and drinks to customer’s doors, or you can pick up orders from Tansley. It costs £1 to become a member which is payable with your first food order and once a member you can have a say in how the co-op runs. Most products are grown or produced within 15 miles of the D4 postcode.
Fantastic Home Visits Swadlincote
Fri, 2 November 2012The Fantastic Home exhbition was on the road again this week visiting Swadlincote town centre in South Derbyshire.
Most people we spoke to had already undertaken loft and cavity wall insulation but we still had five people interested in having it installed before Christmas.
With energy prices going up, we were able to assist people with switching enquiries and some interest in renewable technologies, in particular solar PV. This included a local electrician who is considering setting up as an installer.
A considerable number of people who visited the stall had solid walls, quite often single brick walls. They reported significant heating issues. We were able to give them WarmStreets’ info on external insulation as well as point them to the future potential of Green Deal assisting them next year.
Fantastic Energy Advice Offered at Hardwick Hall
Fri, 2 November 2012The Fantastic Home visited the Festival of the Outdoors at Hardwick Hall, nr Bolsover on 28th October.
With energy prices going up, we had lots of interest in saving money on bills. We were able to assist people with switching enquiries as well as the usual interest in insulation and fitting new boilers. There was also interest from a lot of people in renewable technologies, both solar PV and solar thermal. We advised a few householders on fitting PV in a conservation area.
There were quite a few people with solid walls that needed insulation and we were able to advise them of the new ‘Green Deal’ that is being launched in January which should be able to assist them to fund the work that needs doing on their homes.
Representatives from Hardwick Hall also visited and we were able to give them a quick visual audit of the house and outline some areas that they should begin to look at to reduce their energy usage.
Derby City Business Energy Efficiency Grants and Advice
Mon, 15 October 2012Businesses in Derby have the opportunity to access free advice and grants of up to £5,000 through Bespoke a new project that has been launched by Derby City Council. Bespoke aims to promote practical energy efficiency and help businesses in Derby to make improvements to their premises and processes that will save money and reduce carbon emissions.
For further information including guidance and application forms visit: www.derby.gov.uk/bespoke E: bespoke@derby.gov.uk or contact the Climate Change Team on 01332 287251.
Bespoke is part funded by the European regional Development Fund and eligibility criteria apply.