Renewable Energy -free training gets householders signing up
A
free course giving details of renewable energy options for the home has been so
popular it is to be run again. The EU Leader+ programme and the Isle of Wight
Council funded the course. It was promoted and administered by the Footprint
Trust who engaged Encraft a specialist company who give independent guidance to
householders and businesses on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The
repeat course will run in
for four evenings commencing on 28th
January 2008. Booking is
essential plus a commitment to coming to the entire course.
In brief this is
what will be covered….
Planning/background
issues, costs, siting, choosing the right system – Mon 28 Jan @7pm
Solar Energy – free heat
from the sun? - Mon 4 Feb @ 7pm
Domestic Wind Energy –
cheap power from thin air? – Mon 11 Feb @ 7pm
Biomass Energy – modern wood-fired systems - Mon 18 Feb @ 7pm
Ray
Harrington-Vail of the Footprint Trust said,
‘We
were pleasantly surprised by the large number of people who expressed an
interest. Over 30 people came to the course and we have almost filled up the
second one…’
‘Clearly
people support the Council’s Eco Island vision and want to do something
positive..’
‘The
course gives an overview of all the issues associated with small-scale
renewable energy…and the need to insulate and conserve energy as a first
principle…’
Contact
Footprint Trust to book a free place on 01983 822282 or email info@footprint-trust.co.uk
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