SOurces of Advice on Energy Efficiency in the Home

The Nottingham Energy Partnership have already runs several worskshops in Lady Bay and continue to arrange local events on the subject. Here is their website link - https://www.nottenergy.com/ and here is their report for the May 2026 Lady Bay Community Association Newsletter:-

The H.E.A.T Hub Return to Rushcliffe: Neighbours Lead the Way at the Whole House Retrofit Party

Recent weeks have seen a fantastic turnout of local homeowners at a series of H.E.A.T Hub retrofit advice events across Rushcliffe, with the highlight being the lively Whole House Retrofit Party at The Embankment Pub.

As the H.E.A.T Hub’s first event of its kind, the Retrofit Party introduced an exciting new way to bring the community together and hear real stories about the retrofit journeys happening right on their doorstep. Attendees heard from industry experts, installers and fellow homeowners about the realities of these projects.

The event spotlighted local case studies, with homeowners giving honest accounts of their home transformations and offering a first‑hand look into the world of energy upgrades. We shared stories that brought both the challenges and triumphs of retrofit to life, giving everyone an honest, tangible perspective to take away.

Conversations ranged from how to navigate the planning stages through to installing heat pumps and solar panels, with many attendees also sharing their own retrofit plans and ideas. We hope everyone left feeling more confident about the steps ahead.

The H.E.A.T Hub plans to run more events like this, so if you were unable to attend, keep checking the events diary at: www.bit.ly/heathubevents

Additionally, the H.E.A.T Hub offers free* retrofit assessments and personalised Home Energy Plans, giving you a clear, step-by-step pathway to improving your home.

Whether your property needs better insulation or is ready to transition to low-carbon heating, the tailored plan sets out a whole house approach, showing how your home performs now and what it could become. It includes phased recommendations, practical details on materials and methods, expected costs and disruption, and guidance before and after installation. For more efficient homes, it also covers clean heat options, renewable systems, and available grants, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and plan improvements at your own pace.

Register for your plan by visiting www.HomeEnergyAdviceTeamHub.uk or call 0115 985 3000