Interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home but don’t know where to start?

Join us for the Home Energy Cafe at Larkhall Repair Cafe, New Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath BA1 6RA.

Whether you are looking for low and no cost solutions, or want to make some big improvements, pop along to our friendly energy cafe to explore what your options are. Run by Energy Champions who've made changes in their own homes and can signpost you to support, the Energy Cafe is a chance to talk about what you can do over a cup of coffee with someone impartial.

This event is part of the Community Energy Network and hosted by Larkhall Repair Cafe.

What do you need to know before purchasing a heat pump?

The webinar aims to cover a broad range of topics you should be aware of before purchasing a heat pump.

Who is it for?

Residents of Bath & North East Somerset who are interested in getting a heat pump for their homes.

What it will cover:

• How do heat pumps work?

• Which homes are most suitable (including cylinders, outside space)?

• Thermal insulation improvements

• Historic homes

• Temperature versus efficiency/cost/CO2 and weather compensation

• Reducing flow temperatures and upsizing radiators

• Locating a heat pump, noise, planning permission

• Hot water cylinders

• Controls

• Time of day tariffs

• Do you run them 24-7? Most efficient ways of running them

• Installation costs

• How to go about getting quotes? Installers versus energy companies

• Follow-up services offered by BWCE and Transition Bath.

There will be time for questions during the webinar. However, any queries about individual properties will be addressed separately in a one-to-one meeting, which will be offered to homeowners after the session.

We will provide a link to the webinar to those registered just before the event.

The event is being offered to residents of Bath & North East Somerset. It is a joint event being run by Transition Bath and Bath & West Community Energy.

Whether you’re just starting to think about your options, or you’re ready to take the next step, this event is a chance to find out what heat pumps are really like, in homes just like yours.

On the night, you’ll be able to:

• Hear from local homeowners who’ve already installed heat pumps

• Learn how heat pumps can help cut carbon and energy bills

• Ask your own questions in an open and friendly Q&A

• Get clear, practical advice from an experienced heat pump assessor

• Connect with others in your community who are exploring greener choices

This talk is being chaired by Bath & West Community Energy's (BWCE) James Gallie - a local architect and BWCE’s Heat Pump Support Project Manager. James will guide the conversation and bring his professional knowledge to the discussion.

All welcome - book your free place, or just drop in on the night!