Energy showhouse

Did you know that, according to government statistics, an average household gas bill has risen by 64% since June 2003 and an average electricity bill by 44% in the same period?

 

Or that a typical 3 bed semi without insulation can lose 25% of its heat through the roof, 30% through the walls, 20% through the windows, 10% through the floors and 15% from draughts, which results in your home losing you money.

 

With this news, it’s no wonder that people are looking at ways to reduce their fuel bills whilst still keeping their home warm.

 

The  Energy Show House is packed with information, ideas and examples of ways that you can make your home more comfortable to live in, reduce the amount of energy you use and save money.

The Energy Team can give advice on grants, schemes and special offers to help you finance energy efficiency measures in your home.

 

There is free access to an internet linked computer to help you find ways to make your home warmer and reduce fuel costs.

 

Thinking of changing energy supplier? You can visit impartial web sites to compare costs and find out which company is the cheapest for you.

 

There is a section dedicated to renewable and alternative energy technology with innovative working displays of solar and wind energy. Find out about global warming and the impact climate change could have on our planet, the latest technology in energy efficiency and how you can do your bit to help the environment.

 

Find out which central heating boilers are the most efficient, cheapest to run and least harmful to the environment and the latest on building regulations.

 

Learn what the European energy rating of domestic appliances means to you.

 

Find out how to identify and deal with damp and mould in your home and ideas to improve ventilation.

 

Insulation is the most effective way of saving energy and money, but:

 

Which areas should I insulate?
What type of insulation to use?
How much will it cost?
What benefits will it bring?

 

See actual displays of different materials available to make your home warmer, some may come as a surprise.

 

Low energy lighting can bring substantial savings on your electricity bills and there are many different styles of bulbs to suit almost every light fitting.

 

The Energy Show House now operates a lightbulb lending library which means that you can borrow different designs of low energy lightbulbs to try at home before you purchase.

Bury Metro Energy Show House
150 Willow Street

Bury

BL9 7PS

 

Tel:     0161 253 6366 or 0161 253 6367
Email: EnergyShowHouse@bury.gov.uk

 

 

Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesdays, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm

You can get practical tips, impartial advice and information on energy efficiency by completing our online comments and advice form or you can contact us by phone.

Go to the Bury Metro Energy video clip (6.7mb) Please note that the Energy Show House address shown in the video clip is incorrect as we have now relocated to 150 Willow Street, Bury. BL9 7PS.

“Is your house losing money? Well, if it’s not insulated, it probably is.

 

Heat escapes through the roof, walls, windows and floor. So, by reducing this process, you’ll make your home warmer, use less energy and save money on your fuel bills.

Bury Council Energy Show House is packed with information and displays to show how you can make your home more energy efficient and it doesn’t have to be expensive. There’s plenty of help around to ease the cost.

 

Come along to the Energy Show House and see hoe it’s done, it’s well worth a visit”