Homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills are invited to attend the Island’s Retrofit Fair at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway next month (Wednesday 6th August).
The free event is being organised by Future Isle of Wight CIC, a community interest company focused on improving energy efficiency across the Isle of Wight.
Attendees will be able to explore a range of energy-saving options, including solar panels, heat pumps and internal wall insulation, with experts on hand to explain how these technologies work and what funding support is available.
The event will highlight government grants available to many households, especially those with EPC ratings of D or E, household incomes under £36,000, or those receiving certain benefits. The team from Future Isle of Wight CIC will be offering free advice on grant eligibility throughout the day.
Vince Ward, Founder of Future Isle of Wight CIC, has said:
“We have brought together many providers from the energy efficiency sector for the public to see how they carry out installations, the impact those measures have on energy bills and how government funding pays for the installation.
“This event follows on from project work we have been carrying out with Isle of Wight Council and other partners, to help Island residents in accessing energy saving measures for the home.”
More information about the event can be found at www.futureiow.co.uk/retrofit-fair.
£12/14 grand to to fit useless without batteries..so how long to brake even?Unless you have spare money it’s out of most peoples pockets.
It is marginal at best. The Island benefits from a higher than average number of hours of sunshine fo r the British Isles. However, most of those who might be able to fford the investment are retired and therefore it is questionable whether they will break even in their lifetime. Add to that the additional need for maintenance, the implication for your roof in some instances and any attraction quickly wears thin.
Correct, you will never get your money back,
same with expensive EVs.
Buy a cheap used one and you can save a few
quid.