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All Aboard for the Islands Biggest Retrofit Fair

We’ll be heading to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on August 6th for the Islands Biggest Retrofit Fair

Published 02/07/2025

Growing Local Green Skills: Ridge Clean Energy Support training of a Retrofit Assessor on the Isle of Wight

Clean energy, community benefits, and biodiversity—Ridge Clean Energy’s Sunny Oaks project will power 5,677 homes near Wootton Common.

Published 01/07/2025

Ridge Clean Energy’s Plans for Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park

Solarpanels on field

Clean energy, community benefits, and biodiversity—Ridge Clean Energy’s Sunny Oaks project will power 5,677 homes near Wootton Common.

Published 01/07/2025

Case study: Off-gas property gets free grant-funded heat pump upgrade

Owners of this rural cottage get central heating for the first time after years of relying on a wood burner for warmth.

Published 18/02/2025

Understanding home upgrade grants: West Wight community event

Understanding home upgrade grants: West Wight community event

We’ll be heading to Niton Village Hall on February 5th to host a presentation about heating and insulation grants.

Published 10/01/2025

Are you eligible for free wall and loft insulation?

If you qualify for a government grant, you could reduce or even eliminate the cost of installing better loft, cavity wall or internal insulation.

A well-insulated home means lower annual energy bills. That’s good for the environment, but it’s even better for your wallet.

Published 09/12/2024

Heating upgrade grants for Island residents

UK government grants such as HUG2 and ECO4 provide homeowners with the opportunity to modernise their heating systems at little or no cost.

Households who meet certain criteria can replacing old storage heaters or upgrade to an air-source heat pump for free.

Published 08/12/2024

Case study: Fabric-first approach wins for Edwardian semi-detached home

Internal wall insulation and upgrades in the loft help to lock in the warmth from new high-heat retention storage heaters.

Published 08/12/2024

Everything you need to know about home upgrade grants

Learn how to upgrade your home with new energy-saving measures completely free of charge.

Find out how to reduce the cost of heating, insulation, and renewable energy upgrades by up to 100%.

Published 07/12/2024

Case study: Free high-retention storage heaters for 1970s apartment

Sky-high electric bills and rapid heat loss are now a thing of the past for the owner of this cosy maisonette.

Published 06/12/2024
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