Have you ever wondered about how you can improve the insulation of your house without having to listen to a sales pitch? Planet Shaftesbury can help…
by Diana Harris.

PLANET Shaftesbury is delighted to be able to offer Shaftesbury residents an opportunity to benefit from practical advice and guidance about how to reduce energy bills, gain access to energy saving grants and/or funding towards heating and insulation, including solar panels.

As part of Planet Shaftesbury’s regular monthly meetings, the group welcomes Peter Bywater, CEO of Ridgewater Energy to Shaftesbury town Hall on Thursday 16th February at 7.30pm. Ridgewater Energy has been appointed by Dorset Council and Public Health Dorset (under the banner of Healthy Homes Dorset) as the firm to deliver advice and services to residents of North Dorset, and Planet Shaftesbury is keen to ensure that residents receive a fair share of the advice and free support that is available. So often nowadays investigating what to do about the rising cost of living involves wading through conflicting advice, and resisting pressure to buy certain products. Peter will be able to tell you the most up-to-date recommendation for cavity wall and loft insulation, and in some instances may be able to arrange for your property to be surveyed and for work to be carried out free of charge.

One local resident was impressed by the speed with which Ridgewater Energy responded to a telephone request for advice, and is eagerly anticipating a slightly warmer house, hopefully in the very near future.

The Planet Shaftesbury meeting will also hear from Katie Petra-Mears who will talk about electric vehicle charging for small businesses and charities and what she hopes to achieve with her start up company, Daisy Electric, near to the town.

Refreshments will be available, as well as lively discussion with like-minded folk.
Find out more about Planet Shaftesbury at www.planetshaftesbury.org or contact planetshaftesbury@gmail.com.