Melbourne Transition Launches with Energy Efficiency Savings of more than £160,000

More than 300 shoppers turned out for energy saving freebies at the recent launch of a new local Transition initiative despite bad weather.

 

Melbourne Transition launched on 30th November with a visit from an energy saving exhibition trailer, Fantastic Home, to the carpark of a local supermarket.  With help from staff from South Derbyshire District Council and local charity Marches Energy Agency, the group gave away items such as TV powerdowns ans save-a-flush bags to more than 300 shoppers to the supermarket.  These items will save shoppers a collective £160, 368 over their lifetime’s use and will also save 336,058kg of carbon from being emitted into the atmosphere.

 

Kris McGowan of MEA said:

 

‘This was a very busy event despite the sub zero temperatures and occasional horizontal snow. There was a great buzz and a high level of interest.’

 

As well as receiving freebies a number of people were referred through the local insulation scheme or will be receiving quotes for renewables:

 

‘There was significant interest in solar photovoltaics, with a group of people interested in setting up a group buying scheme. These have been referred to a number of reputable installers and should be receiving a visit shortly.’