A series of Eco Home events in October 2024 are planned to provide advice and encouragement to folk in Chesterfield and Derbyshire who want to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. These are organised by community and environmental groups across Derbyshire. Three online events, open to anyone, will feature presentations by experts and homeowners who will describe their experiences of making their homes more eco friendly and answer questions. In addition there will be a face to face session in Dronfield where homeowners can get free 1-to-1 advice from retrofit professionals.
Insulation and moisture: Thurs 17 Oct, 7pm, organised by Wirksworth Community Land Trust. With expert speaker Keir Windsor of UK Hempcrete and local homeowners who have insulated their homes. Register here.
Air Source Heat Pumps: Tues 22 Oct, 7pm, organised by Hope Valley Climate Action’s energy group. With expert speaker Jeremy French of IMS Heat Pumps and local homeowners with heat pumps. Register here
Solar PV and batteries, Tues 29 Oct, 7pm, organised by Transition Chesterfield. With expert speaker John Beardmore of T4 Sustainability and local homeowners with solar panels and batteries. Register here
Free retrofit advice, Thurs 31 Oct, 10.30am-12.30pm, Peel Centre, High St, Dronfield S18 1PY, organised by the HEAT Hub.
