Prepare Your Home for Winter with Green Open Homes

With autumn approaching and another rise in energy prices on the horizon, many homeowners are considering how to make their homes more energy-efficient. The benefits of energy-saving improvements are clear: not only can you lower your energy bills, but you can also make your home more comfortable, reduce your carbon footprint, and tackle issues such as mould and damp, which contribute to a healthier living environment.

But where do you start? Green Open Homes offers a fantastic opportunity for residents of Shropshire and Telford to see energy-efficient solutions in action by visiting some of the most sustainable homes in the area. These homes, which have undergone a variety of green improvements, are opened to the public by their owners—people just like you who have taken steps to make their homes more eco-friendly.

During the event, you can explore a range of energy-saving features, including:

• Air source heat pumps
• Solar panels with battery storage
• Extra insulation
• EV charging stations

Visitors have the unique chance to speak directly with homeowners, learning about the specific choices they made and the lessons they gained along the way. This informal, sales-free environment is designed to give you the confidence and understanding needed to start your own energy-efficiency journey.

Green Open Homes 2024, run by local charity Marches Energy Agency, will take place across two weekends: 19th–20th October and 26th–27th October. The event is free to attend, and no registration is required, making it the ideal opportunity to explore real-life examples of green living in your community.

To start planning your visits and find homes near you, use the postcode search feature at greenopenhomes.net.

Get inspired to make energy-saving improvements to your home and prepare for a greener, more sustainable future!