An innovative pilot project to help homeowners save energy is coming to Chesterfield this month on Saturday 24 February. The Home Energy Advice Team Hub (HEAT Hub) will be at the Assembly Rooms, Chesterfield from 10.30am to12.30pm.
The HEAT Hub offers local and innovative in-person advice to residents with homes that are hard to heat (EPC rating of D-G), not connected to the gas network, or in conservation areas. Eligible households can also sign up to receive a free Home Energy Plan, providing an in-depth survey tailored to their property.
The event is being organised by specialist energy advice charity, Marches Energy Agency (MEA). Residents can come along on the day or book their place by visiting the Eventbrite listing.
MEA will be running similar events across Derbyshire this year, but this is the first time the HEAT Hub has come to Chesterfield and residents are urged to take up this one-off opportunity.
Peter Burgess-Allen from Marches Energy Agency, said: “We hope residents will join us to learn about what they can do in their home to save energy. Anyone thinking of installing solid wall insulation, an air source heat pump or solar panels, this is a great opportunity to access free support and advice from experts, available for a limited number of home owners across Derbyshire.”
Local environmental group Transition Chesterfield, who are supporting the event, are also organising a drop-in energy advice session for all residents on Friday 23 February at the Eco Hub, Low Pavement, 10.30am to 12 noon.
Lisa Hopkinson from Transition Chesterfield, said: “Since the large hike in energy prices in 2022, Transition Chesterfield has organised lots of events and activities to help people who are struggling with energy bills or who want to reduce their use of fossil fuels to help the planet. We hope local people will take advantage of these free events.”
Transition Chesterfield have produced leaflets on low cost measures to reduce home energy, organised an Eco-Homes open event and run many workshops teaching people how to make draught excluders or share tips on keeping warm in winter. More information on their home energy saving projects can be found on the Transition Chesterfield website.