The challenge of improving the energy efficiency of homes across Bath and the surrounding area to help tackle the climate emergency is the focus of an online event next week.
The Green Homes webinar, to be held by Bath & North East Somerset Council, on Thursday 19th November at 5pm will hear from three residents who have made carbon-cutting improvements to their homes.
When the council declared a climate emergency in March 2019, it committed to providing the leadership to enable B&NES to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
The first phase of research identified that energy efficiency improvements were needed for the majority of existing buildings, together with zero carbon new-builds.
Councillor Dine Romero, council Leader, will chair the webinar and discuss the challenge with:
- Tim Williamson, who has made energy efficiency improvements to a 1930s house and is part of the Energy Efficient Widcombe community project.
- Philip Haile, who has made energy efficiency improvements and installed low carbon heating in a 1970s house.
- Cate Le Grice-Mack who has made energy efficiency improvements to a Georgian house and is a past Home Opener for Bath Green Homes community initiative.
Councillor Dine Romero said: “Our commitment to tackling the climate emergency depends on us all taking individual action as well as needing larger system change.
“If you are a homeowner, it’s important to consider where you could make energy-efficiency improvements.
“These could be as simple as making sure your thermostat is set correctly and your boiler is working efficiently, buying energy-efficient appliances and adding insulation to your home to reduce heat loss.
“This can make your home more comfortable, save money on your bills as well as reduce your carbon footprint.
“The Green Homes webinar is a great opportunity for property owners to hear some ideas first-hand from people who have made carbon-cutting changes to their homes. Please log on and join the discussion.”
You can register in advance to join the webinar at on 19th November via Zoom here.
Questions to the panel can be submitted by email in advance or during the live discussion. A recording of the discussion will be available afterwards on the council’s YouTube channel.