With energy prices set to rise again this October, Buckinghamshire Community Energy and its partner experts in energy efficiency and decarbonisation will provide life hacks for smart householders looking for ways to invest in their homes to save money on energy bills – and in the case of solar panels or battery storage, to actually make money from selling their own solar energy.

Let’s bust some of those energy efficiency technology myths!

Think that heat pumps will cost you more to run than a gas boiler?
Think again – with gas prices rising faster than electricity prices, and the efficiency of air source heat pumps, most homeowners with a heat pump are actually saving money with their new system. Our partners Delta T Eco Heating Systems are HeatGeek qualified MCS installers with a heart for the planet and they’ll give you realistic, expert advice on how to get greener, cheaper heating for your home with an air source heat pump.

Think that limescale is just an ugly nuisance in your kitchen and bathroom?
Did you know it costs more to heat your home when limescale is clogging up your pipework? Install a Halcyan water conditioner and have no ongoing running costs to get softer, gentler water that removes old limescale as well as keeping your pipes and surfaces shiny and clean.

Wondering about solar panels and battery storage?
Smart homeowners with just a battery are getting a better return on their investment than savings kept in the bank. How? Come and find out from our solar and battery storage experts at Kimble Solar – and hear from homeowners how they are making money from savings and income.

Got no money for a home upgrade but worried about energy bills going up?
Come and talk to our Energy Champions and get some low cost or free life hacks to make your home and lifestyle less energy intense. Everyone can save a few pounds – and the pounds add up to a better, warmer home and happier people!

Event details

When: Saturday 23rd November – 1pm-4pm
Where: St Michael’s Church, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5DR
Tickets: FREE but booking online in advance is recommended – click here to book tickets online

SOLAR TOY WORKSHOP

Make your own solar-powered windmill and take it home with you! Find out more and book tickets here (only 12 places available so book soon!) £6 per person – includes the toy, and free entry to the Green Energy Fair as well.
For more info and to book tickets to the Solar Toy Workshop at the Green Energy Fair, click here.

SPEAKERS

• 1.30pm:- An Introduction to Sustainable Insulation & Responsible Retrofit – James King from Unity Lime Products
• 1.55pm:- Heat pumps demystified plus Q&A – Adam Crisp and Chester Cobb from Delta T Eco Heating Systems
• 2.20pm:- Why softening your water saves energy – Sam Mant from Halcyan Water Conditioner
• 3.00pm:- Typical Energy Efficiency Improvements and Funding Schemes – Andy Merrin from IZ Energy
• 3.30pm:- The benefits of battery storage – Shaun Butler from Energy2

EXHIBITORS

• Kimble Solar – local solar PV and battery storage (without the hard sell!)
• Unity Lime Products – natural insulation for new builds and renovation projects
• Halcyan – a salt-free water softening system to banish limescale
• Delta T Eco Heating Systems – air source heat pumps done right
• Chimney Sheep – natural draught-proofing
• Aereco – smart energy-efficient ventilation for healthy homes
• IZ Energy – energy efficiency measures installer – insulation, solar PV and more
• Sustainable Amersham – your local climate action group
• BCE Energy Champions – energy efficiency life hacks and energy-saving advice

How to book tickets to the Green Energy Fair in Amersham

Spaces are limited so please do book your tickets in advance. Tickets are available online here.

Entrance tickets cost:

• Online – FREE
• On the door – FREE but subject to availability as space is limited

Click here to book your FREE tickets now.