Green Open Homes-last weekend

[Kath Pinto]

This Saturday and Sunday afternoons see the final round of our Green
Open Homes. See an old cottage with no fuel bills! It has a water
source heat pump, powered by solar panels. Talk to the owners of a
1920's bungalow who have kept detailed records of 4 years' worth of
energy and financial savings from their solar panels. Find out how
zoned central heating, underfloor insulation, chimney capping and
thermal shutters on windows maximises the energy savings of a big
Victorian house.

If you're wondering how to upgrade the energy efficiency of your home
come and see things working in practice in very ordinary homes in
Maidenhead, Cookham, Littlewick Green, Bisham and Marlow. Talk to
someone who's experienced the process of getting something like
insulation or renewable energy installed. These homes also have water
recycling systems, leading to 75% reduction in water bills, and
organically grown fruit and veg.

Entry is free but donations on the day may be made to the Alexander
Devine Hospice Fund.

Full details of all the homes and their opening times can be found on
www.maidenhead.greenopenhomes.net

Kath