Experience Eco Homes
Local residents from across East Sussex who have installed energy-saving and green technologies will be opening their homes for the weekend to members of the public throughout September. Technologies on display will include solar panels, air source heat pumps, batteries and electric car chargers
Events began on the weekend of 6/7 September in St Leonards, Wadhurst and Crowborough. There is another opportunity to visit Rita and Weldon’s bungalow in St Leonards on 27 September and view their air source heat pump, solar PV panels and more; you can see the technology in action and ask questions. To find out more and book a free visit or find a complete list of venues, see below.
A spokesperson for Energise Sussex Coast, which has helped to organise some of the events, says: “Visiting a home is a great way to find out about the reality of getting solar panels, insulation, triple glazing, or new heating options without talking to a salesman. You can have a good look at the technology, ask the residents whether the installation was a hassle, and find out how much they’re really saving on their energy bills as a result.”
Other local groups involved in organising Eco-Open-Home events include Green Transition Crowborough and OVESCO.
Founded in 2012, local community benefit cooperative Energise Sussex Coast works to tackle the climate crisis and energy injustice through community-owned renewable power and energy-saving schemes. It runs a free Energy Advice service to help local residents bring down the cost of their electricity, gas and water bills. Its sister co-op, Energise South, has raised community investment to finance and install solar arrays on eleven local buildings, including Baird Primary School and St Leonards Academy.
For more information on St Leonards eco open home visit eventbrite.co.uk and search eco-homes St Leonards For a complete list of events visit energisesussexcoast.co.uk/events
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