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Dorset homeowners open properties to showcase green energy and sustainable living
Overview
Dozens of households across Dorset are opening their homes to the public as part of the Greener Homes event, organised by the Dorset Climate Action Network (DCAN). More than 50 properties are showcasing renewable energy installations such as solar panels, heat pumps, and rainwater harvesting, allowing visitors to ask owners for practical advice on improving energy efficiency and cutting costs.
Key points
- More than 50 properties across Dorset are participating in the Greener Homes event over two weekends in October.
- Visitors can view various installations, including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and rainwater harvesting systems.
- Participant Alan Muncaster upgraded his Weymouth bungalow from poor insulation and damp to an EPC rating of A, eventually disconnecting from gas entirely.
- The event is run by the Dorset Climate Action Network (DCAN) to help people learn about low-cost changes to cut energy use and waste.