Late last week, we were delighted to welcome residents to our Energy Playday on Rutland Street, hosted inside one of our homes being refurbished. The event was organised in partnership with National Energy Action, Grimsby Community Energy and the National Retrofit Hub, and focused on helping residents discover simple, affordable ways to save money on their gas and electricity bills.
The day was a fantastic success, with a great turnout from the local community and plenty of positive feedback from everyone who attended.
Helping Homes Work Better for Modern Living
Paula Graves, EMU’s Community-Led Housing Manager, explained why events like this are so important:
“The terraced houses in the East Marsh weren’t built to function effectively with all the modern features we have today, such as radiators and double glazing. That’s why we need to look at practical ways to help residents not only save money, but also keep warm.”
Residents were shown a range of easy, low-cost energy-saving tips, including using foil behind radiators to reflect heat back into rooms and making draught excluders from tights and recycled paper.
A Day for All Ages
The Energy Playday was designed to be engaging and informative for people of all ages. From hands-on demonstrations to friendly advice, the event gave residents the confidence to make small changes that can lead to real savings at home.
“The feedback was amazing,” Paula added.
“People told us how much they’d learned, and I’d like to thank everyone who helped make the day possible and enjoyable for the whole community.”
More to Come?
With a few prizes still to give away, another similar event could be on the cards very soon – so watch this space!
