Home energy saving workshop: Stansted Mountfitchet
February 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
With energy prices on the rise again, and energy efficiency and decarbonisation a hot topic for the new Government and the National Grid, now is the time to get energy savvy and prepare your home and your community for the future.
This unmissable evening of short talks from Community Energy South’s team of home energy experts will give you the opportunity to get the facts and ask your own questions during the Q&A session and afterwards.
Will a heat pump work in your home?–Keith Thompson from Community Energy South
If your existing gas or oil boiler is over 10 years old, now is the time to be investigating electric alternatives. With electricity prices likely to fall as the nation transitions away from fossil fuels, you may be worrying that your home can’t have an air source heat pump, or wondering if the cost of installing and running it is going to be too high for your budget. Come and learn more from experienced experts about this super-efficient technology and find out if it could work for you technically and financially.
Should you get solar panels and battery storage? – Speaker to be confirmed
Did you know that you can make money and save money from a home battery even if you don’t have solar panels? Have you heard that the return on investment on solar panels is now around six years, and that they add value to your home even if you move before then? We will talk you through the ins and outs of saving and making money from this tried and tested technology.
Transformer Communities and what they mean for your home’s energy supply – Kirsty Shanahan from Community Energy South
Don’t take your future electricity supply for granted! Find out what a “transformer community” is and how your neighbours can impact your electricity supply by upgrading their homes to electric heating and other greener technologies. Kirsty will explain how working together as neighbours within a transformer community to understand energy demand, and plan ahead will ensure your electricity Grid connection has enough capacity for your home’s decarbonised energy needs.
Ask the Panel – Q&A
Your chance to ask your own questions and discuss the issues with the experts.
