“One small step for Widcombe, One giant leap for the World!” Our vision is to assist as many Widcombe residents as possible to: stop burning fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy Go Green Widcombe is a volunteer group. Why? BANES has declared a climate emergency, aiming to be carbon…
Green Homes Grant Scheme Contacts: Steve Cross Email: crossstig@aol.com The government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme enables householders and landlords to apply for a voucher towards the cost of energy efficient improvements to your home and also for installing renewable energy systems. This can be used to cover two thirds of the cost of eligible improvements. Maximum government…
Solar PV Options Contacts: Steve Cross Email: crossstig@aol.com Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems are a way of harnessing renewable energy from the sun’s rays. Here are 3 possible ways that you can get involved in this technology. Self-Install Update on two bulk buy schemes: The WECA/Solar Together option closed late last year. However, the Council are considering…
Switching to a Green Energy Supplier is quick and easy – here’s how Contacts: Anita Breeze Email: breeze.anita@impactglobal.eu Takes a maximum 15 minutes and can be cheaper. Have your latest gas and electricity bills to hand. The simplest way to ‘Go Green’ is to Click on this website: https://clubs.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub and follow the instructions. For those who need guidelines, here they…
Borrow our thermal image camera and check out your home! Contacts: Tim Williamson Email: ggwidcombe@gmail.com This FLIR C3 thermal image camera shows how hot or cold things are. It’s useful going round your home looking where cold air is coming in or places where it’s getting too hot. You’ll get most information viewing from INSIDE the house,…
