What if? Saturday Energy Action Workshops
Eventbrite tickets – the event is free and a donation basis
What if we lived in a society which helped its citizens change from carbon to no-carbon systems; where trees were planted and not cut down; where we harvested energy from the sun and wind?
Welcome to our full day of engagement.
We will provide tea coffee and light lunch. (Please bring your own cup/mug if you can)
9.30 Opening
Joyce Moseley OBE – Chair of Halesworth Town Council will open and outline the format of the day.
9.40 Launch of Halesworth Net Zero by Opergy
OPERGY will present the conclusions of their research into Halesworth’s current energy usage, explain the baseline and point to possible pathways forward to Net Zero.
Workshops from 10.30
The workshops/discussion groups will take the following form, to offer maximum interaction.
There will be 4 workshops running concurrently in each session, each for 45 minutes. There will be two session which will be repeated morning and afternoon. No one can join all workshops, so you will have to choose. Book early!
The format of each workshop:
A 10 minute presentation by the specialist followed by an invitation for those taking part to ask questions and explore solutions. Each table will have a representative of Halesworth ASH on it to guide and take notes.
There will be a 15 minutes break in between each workshop, to take stock, have a cuppa, and decide where to go next.
10.30 WORKSHOPS Session 1
11.30 WORKSHOPS Session 2
12.30 WORKSHOPS Session 1
1.30 Lunch
2.00 WORKSHOPS Session 2
3.00 Tea
3.30 Round up
4.00 END
Tea
Session 1
How do I play my part?
Halesworth Town Council/Halesworth ASH/ Woodbridge Climate Centre
What is the responsibility of the town council in supporting the people and businesses of Halesworth to Net Zero.
Eamonn O’Nolan from Deben Climate Centre – what Woodbridge, the trailblazers, are doing, and can we replicat
How I changed my house
Halesworth residents are invited to describe how they have changed their homes with and without grants, to insulate, power and pay less bills.
Halesworth Energy Champion
Introducing William Poulsen, our resident energy champion who will hear your needs, and outline what he hopes to achieve in our community. He has plans…
My carbon footprint
How to calculate your carbon footprint, with pleasure and not pain.
Community Energy
John Taylor (Community Energy UK) will give the background and experience of successful energy projects around the UK to inspire Halesworth.
East Suffolk supporting climate change
Tom Daly, Cabinet Member for Energy, East Suffolk District Council, will outline East Suffolk energy strategy, which informs all planning decisions.
Session 2
Insulation, insulation, insulation
William Poulsen will discuss the importance of insulation in our homes and how we can best insulate.
Solar Panels – Greenscape – Solar together
Yes, awaiting information
Air sourced Heat Pumps – CONGA
Conga – Peter – who came to our first conference 2 years ago, will return, and explain the ins and outs of air sourced heat pumps
This format aims to allow for maximum interaction. We hope you will gain insight, expert advice and leave inspired (and not depressed) to play your part in reducing your own and Halesworth’s energy consumption. This is a town that has an ambition to be a thriving, resilient community. There will be stalls and displays to support you and demonstrate what is possible.