Concerned about energy costs?
Uncertain of what options are available and best for you?
Keen to take steps towards renewable energy? E.g. solar panels, Air Source Heat Pump…
But don’t know what to ask for and who to trust?
Heard about grants for insulation and installing solar, but need more information?
That’s why Darley Dale Town Council has organised its annual The Big Green Energy on Saturday 8th February from 11am to 3pm at The Whitworth for all those that would like to get some advice on what to do whether in your home, business premises or community buildings.
The companies listed below will all be there to provide information about their products. Descriptions where available are provided by the company in question.
Scheduled presentations will be on at the following times, covering the following topics:
Smart Homes (11am-11:30am) – The benefits of solar and storage systems, which combine solar panels with battery storage.
Simon Hollis, Chartered Surveyor (11:30am-12pm) – Building defects/problems Simon has encountered with the installation of energy-saving materials in traditionally constructed buildings.
Blakemore Heating and Plumbing (12pm-12:30pm) – Q&A session about heat pumps.
IMS Heat Pumps (1pm-1:30pm) – Myth-buster presentation about heat pumps.
Marches Energy Agency (1:30pm-2pm) – Retrofit assessments – what they involve, and their usefulness.
Arctic Glaze Ltd
Arctic Glaze is acknowledged as the UK’s leading specialist designer, supplier and installer of bespoke aluminium Secondary Glazing. We provide solutions that will substantially increase both acoustic and thermal performance while offering additional security features. As leading specialists, we work within commercial and domestic markets where we provide tailored solutions to increase the performance of your existing fenestration. We provide an unrivalled service, exceptional quality and high product performance.
Established for over 15 years, we understand that high quality, exceptional performance and a discreet installation is what matters to our customers. We source and install the very best products where our qualified installation teams have been trained to offer an unparalleled service.
Ashfen Windows & Doors Ltd
Environmentally aware, sustainable manufacturers and suppliers of uPVC windows, doors, conservatory products and composite doors, with a focus on style, quality and longevity.
Blakemore Heating and Plumbing
Damon Blakemore, owner of Blakemore Renewables – Heating Industry Award – Silver National Winner & Most Sustainable Installer 2024.
Specialising in the installation and maintenance of renewable technology in the forms of Solar Thermal, Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps. Blakemore Renewables is an award winning company that prides themselves in being able to provide the customer with the best possible advice and solutions to their energy requirements.
Offering the full package, Blakemore Renewables can guide you through the process from the initial Heat Loss Report to the bespoke Design and Installation of your renewable product and available latest government grants. Blakemore Renewables offers expert advice and assistance to ensure you gain the best information, providing cost effective solution to whatever your problem or heating aspiration may be.
Dales Climate Hub/XR
Are you concerned about climate change and want to do a little bit more? Come and speak to us about joining in. We are an active group campaigning locally and nationally to raise awareness about action on climate change. We network well and can guide you to other groups like the local Swift Group, re-wilding Wild Maple or the Bus Users’ Group for example.
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Derbyshire Dales District Council will be on hand to offer support and guidance for local residents. You can find out about the different grant schemes available (upcoming and existing), the partnerships and projects in the area, our decarbonisation plans, and much more.
IMS Heat Pumps Limited
We are one of the UK’s leading installers of Ground Source Heat Pumps and Air Source Heat Pumps. Established in 1997, we are highly experienced MCS Accredited, Heat Geek Certified and TrustMark Approved installers operating from offices Sheffield, England and Perth, Scotland.
We are your trusted partners for installing Ground Source Heat Pumps and Air Source Heat Pumps across Scotland, the North of England, and the Midlands. We work with homeowners, self-builders, and industry professionals.
Our in-house teams provide excellent designs, installed by our highly skilled and knowledgeable engineers, ensuring that our systems provide you with all the heating and hot water that you need.
Marches Energy Agency
MEA is a non-profit organization offering advice on home energy efficiency, energy bills support, and help to stay warm and reduce carbon emissions from our homes. We are also offering free retrofit surveys to homeowners in more difficult to treat properties to provide informed guidance on what’s possible and what to tackle first.
Simon Hollis
Simon Hollis is a local Chartered Surveyor whose business, Simon Hollis Chartered Surveyors provides help and advice to people looking to purchase and maintain traditionally constructed buildings and clients undertaking repair and refurbishment works. Simon is also a senior lecturer in Building Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University.
Smart Homes Electrical
To help with the urgent mission to bring affordable, green energy to as many homes as possible, Octopus has handpicked multi-award-winning Smart Homes Electrical to quote and install solar and battery storage systems across the East Midlands.
Based in Matlock and with 20 years of experience, you can be assured that our advice and installation services are excellent.
SY Ecofit
SY Ecofit is a social enterprise based in South Yorkshire, aiming to improve the energy efficiency of homes. By delivering retrofit projects, and creating networks and partnerships, we aim to bring South Yorkshire and the wider area closer to net zero, foster community wealth building, and develop local skills.
We aim to accelerate retrofit by:
– Taking the hassle out of making homes more energy efficient and comfortable, by supporting homeowners through the process.
– Increasing collaboration between local contractors doing work that improves home energy efficiency so more work stays in South Yorkshire.
– Working with training providers to build retrofit skills.
– Working with housing associations to tackle fuel poverty.
As a registered Community Interest Company, we also work with local community organisations to deliver decarbonisation and community engagement projects, such as ‘Our Sheffield Farm’ – a Government funded project with Sheffield Renewables and Our Cow Molly Dairy Farm.
Turbine Energy
We offer the following services:
– Domestic & commercial Solar PV & Battery storage Domestic & Commercial Air Source.
– Heating Systems Ground Mount Solar Farms.
– We offer a comprehensive & bespoke service to customers whereby we will assess their energy demands and tailor a product to suit their requirements.
We are a member of MCS, NAPIT, HIES, TRUSTMARK & have been trading for 11 years.
On our website we showcase examples of work we have fitted is detailed in the case studies section.
To reiterate our comprehensive advice service is free of charge to the customer and we feel the event you are hosting would be a perfect match.
UK Hempcrete and Natural Building Stone
UK Hempcrete and Natural Building Store provide technical advice, design and materials specifications to help improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower operating costs for the upgrade and renovation of buildings. We specialise particularly in older and heritage buildings, where it is vital to use the right types of materials.
Russells Renewables
Russells Renewables is your new agile renewable energy partner. We install profitable renewable energy solutions, that drastically cut down your energy bills, lower your CO2e, reduce your operating cost, and protect yourself and your business from constantly rising energy prices. Yes, we are apart of the Russells (Kirbymoorside) Ltd group of companies, and we offer the highest level of customer service along with over 150 years of history serving the farming community.
These projects include:
– Solar PV Panels, with the longest warranties available in the industry.
– Battery Back-Up, which have the highest safety standards and long-life.
– Air Source Heap Pumps (ASHP), to heat your home in an eco-friendly way.
– Wind Turbines, modest height domestic and commercial generators.
– EV Chargers, domestic or commercial – soon, we will all be driving an EV!
