BUSINESSES and residents could save up to £10,000 by making energy saving changes to their properties – according to a green campaign group.
An event hosted by Broxtowe Borough Council and led by The Greening Campaign will take place on Monday, April 15, at the council offices in Foster Avenue, Beeston.
It aims to educate people on how to introduce energy-saving improvements and reduce the cost of energy bills.
Green energy supporter Janet Poliakoff, 65, of Elm Avenue, Beeston, said: "I have been trying to make changes to my home to make it greener over a number of years.
"Since installing double glazing and setting the heating timer to be on for shorter periods of time I have estimated that we have managed to reduce our gas consumption by about a quarter.
"Other actions we've taken include installing solar panels and rainwater harvesting for flushing the toilet. We also have a wormery for all vegetable waste and compost nearly all our garden waste.
"The changes make a big difference and also help to save money.
"I'm also part of Greening Beeston which aims to encourage local people to save energy and water and supports the work of The Greening Campaign.
"Anyone who is interested in this or has thought about making changes to their homes should go to the event."
The event will also be explaining the government's Green Deal initiative which allows people to install new eco-friendly technology without paying up-front costs.
The cost of buying and installing the new equipment is paid for through energy bill payments over a period of time. This is unlike a conventional loan because, if you move, the cost stays with the property where the savings are occurring and not with the bill payer.
Director Terena Plowright from The Greening Campaign added: "We want people to understand what their options are because we want the Green Deal initiative to work.
"We are a not-for-profit organisation and so we can offer a balanced view of things so people don't feel we are promoting something or missing anything out.
"This really is the opportunity for business, government and community to work together to reduce our CO2 output – but more than that, it will keep to keep money in people's pockets."
For more information about the event, contact Terena on 07918 941 398 or email terena@greening-campaign.co.uk.
