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ENERGY DAY: ADVICE ON SAVING MONEY

Jul 27th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Uncategorized

South Tyneside Council and South Tyneside Homes have teamed up to offer home energy efficiency information and advice to South Tyneside residents on Friday 30th July from 10am to 4pm. The event called Energy Day will be taking place at the Old Town Hall in South Shields Market Place.

Residents will be able to pick up a range of information with advice on insulation, recycling, composting, renewables and greener driving as well as tips on how to reduce their carbon footprint and save energy in the home.

Representatives from South Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Homes, Warmzone, Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle, the Energy Saving Trust, Waste Services, and the Love Food Hate Waste campaign will also be on hand to talk to visitors.

Residents will get the chance to pick up free low energy light bulbs and water saving devices for showers and toilets as well as enter a competition to win an A-rated fridge freezer.

There will also be activities on offer to keep children entertained including seed planting, reusable bag decorating, face painting and, weather permitting, a solar car challenge.

Isobel Riley, Chief Executive of South Tyneside Homes, said: “We are very committed to our green agenda and improving energy efficiency in the Borough. This day with our partners is an ideal way to give residents practical tips and information on how they can save energy in their homes and reduce the Borough’s carbon footprint.”