Energy Efficiency Campaign – Lowering Household Bills – 3 Workshops, WI Hall, North St.

Domestic Lighting – saving £s and the planet

Lighting accounts for 18% of the UK’s energy budget and 8 out of every 10 lightbulbs end up in landfill. Dr Shelley James will explain why and what you can do about it. She will share examples of different types of light and sensors that can improve the quality of light in our homes and cut your energy bills by up to 40% at the same time.

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/domestic-lighting-saving-s-and-the-planet-tickets-169844091249

09.45 – 10.30          WI Hall

Exterior Lighting – saving £s and not disturbing the neighbours

Badly-designed outdoor lighting pollutes the night sky across more than 80% of the British Isle. This takes a heavy toll on the environment – not only in terms of electricity use and disturbed sleep for ourselves and our neighbours, but in disruption to plant and animal life.

Dr Shelley James will explain how you can enjoy the benefits of lights outside while reducing the human and environmental cost. She will share examples of different lights, sensors and lenses that meet or exceed the LEED standard for exterior lighting.

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exterior-lighting-saving-s-and-not-disturbing-the-neighbours-tickets-169845818415

11.00 – 11.45          WI Hall

The Centre for Sustainable Energy will facilitate this workshop on Bridport’s carbon footprint and the opportunity to start decarbonising energy use in housing. The workshop will cover the essentials of climate science and climate impacts, the importance of housing and energy use in the context of climate change, and introduce the idea of local ‘energy champions’ helping  householders make simple changes that will start reducing carbon and energy costs.

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-the-challenges-of-decarbonising-our-homes-tickets-170298921659?aff=erelpanelorg

12.00 – 15.30          WI Hall