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Location: Cromarty | The subject of the Greening Homes and Gardens events we ran in 2009 and 2010 came up at yesterday's admin meeting.
I am part of the Superhomes Network and their latest newsletter arrived this morning. In it is the following. Note the comments about the Green Deal which might stimulate interest, and also the suggestion that DECC might fund 'open home events around the country'. Worth pursuing?
"Green Deal - What’s in it for us?
Come the Green Deal in October, it is likely that many homeowners will be seeking an independent view and asking ‘What’s in it for me?’. The market research around the Green Deal Consultation suggests people will want to find out how measures are installed and work. They'll want to read testimonials as to the impact, and visit a forum to learn and share their experience. DECC has set aside £200m to create demand. However, if people are looking at a £10k loan they are likely to want to see what they are going to get. Demonstration and impartial advice in situ, plus a reminder that it's also about doing something for the planet, is where SuperHomes could be a great help.
DECC has not ruled out making a contribution to Exemplar home networks like SuperHomes. Discussions are on-going and in April a large contingent from DECC visited Nick Sandy’s SuperHome in Bath. We're exploring the possibility of creating an umbrella organisation which could attract and funnel funding to SuperHomes and similar open home events around the country (eg. Bristol Green Doors, Brighton Eco Open House). As we are also helping DECCs press team with interviews, we are maintaining a good level of visibility with DECC. Our partner NEF is assisting with Green Deal Provider workshops so we can be confident we’ll be kept in the loop with any opportunities."
So, should we Greening Homes and Gardens again? What do you think?
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| As much as my family and I enjoy the Greening Homes and Gardens events, i feel there may be a conflict with the Million Miles project. However there is always the possibility of combining it with a Cycle or bus tour, if there were, say, only 6 homes with each home using a different approach. |
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Location: Cromarty | Interesting idea! Does anyone have access to an electric bus?! |
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| I hadn't thought it necessary to go that far. After all 1 bus equals, what, 12 cars? But a diesel bus running on some kind of bio-fuel, if we ignore the EROEI (as well as the enviromental and food supply issues).
But now that you have mentioned it, perhaps we could ask Falkirk based ADL for a shot of one of their Hybrids?
http://www.alexander-dennis.com |
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Greening Homes and gardens - should we do this again?
