Free energy efficiency talk at Robertsbridge Village Hall

Local community energy cooperative Energise Sussex Coast will be at holding a free community talk about energy efficiency at Robertsbridge Village Hall ( 11-23 Station Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DG ) on Tuesday 11 March, 7pm – 8.30pm. The event is taking place in partnership with Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish Council.

The event will give a practical overview of: energy saving tips and DIY measures; insulation and grants; green power including solar and heat pumps; avoiding scams and where to get further advice. There will also be freebies to take away, including LED lightbulbs, draught-proofing kits and energy monitors.

In February the energy regulator Ofgem announced that the energy price cap for April - June will rise by 6.4% from its current level. This means that the average household is set to pay over £800 more per year for their energy compared to winter 2020/21 – a 77% increase.

Founded in 2012, local community benefit cooperative Energise Sussex Coast works to tackle the climate crisis and energy injustice through community-owned renewable power and energy-saving schemes. It runs a free Energy Advice service to help local residents bring down the cost of their electricity, gas and water bills: 01424 390 062.

Last year, it responded to over 9,700 calls to its helpline and distributed over £90,000 in fuel vouchers. Its sister coop, Energise South, has raised community investment to finance and install solar arrays on nine local community buildings, including Baird Primary School and St Leonards Academy.

Last month, St Leonards resident Rhonda told community kitchen Sustenance Support, which was hosting an Energise Sussex Coast advice desk: "I love it here. Such delicious and healthy food. Last week I had a chat with Energise Sussex at your advice desk and my water bill has already halved!"