Energy Savers Week which finishes on Sunday is an opportunity to support individuals to reduce energy use and save money on energy bills. The Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Citizens Advice to share everyday energy wins; from turning off the tap when you brush your teeth to tips on defrosting the freezer. Visit the Energy Savings Trust website to find out more! Support to Herefordshire residents looking to reduce energy, access advice and save money includes: Keep Herefordshire Warm: a local project that offers free energy advice to residents. Expert energy advisors can help you reduce energy
15/01/2026
HGN Online Event: Thinking of an electric car this year? This Wednesday January 21st from 1pm – 2pm Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular but if you have not driven one you may want to find out a bit more before you take the plunge. Join this online event to find answers to questions such as: ‘Can I really do a long journey in an EV?’ ‘How can I charge an EV if I haven’t got a driveway where I can park my car?’ Are electric cars really better for the environment? Can they cope with the extra demands on the battery in the winter? David Smith
Marches Energy Agency are running a series of drop in sessions offering free and impartial energy advice to local households including energy saving kits and help with applying for grants Free Energy Advice at Ross on Wye Market 20th January Free Energy Advice at Newton Farm Community Association 16th February Free Energy Advice at Barons Cross Hub 5th February
08/01/2026
New Date for BUILDING SENSE Event Due to illness, HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has rescheduled the ‘ask the experts’ webinar on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, which was due to take place yesterday. The event will now take place online on January 22nd from 1pm – 2.30pm. Are you thinking about improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re an old hand but still have a few questions. Building Sense is hosting a free, friendly, live Q&A where you can ask any question and get clear, practical answers from our
If you are looking for some new ideas for your New Year resolutions, have a look at these suggestions from the Natural History Museum. Their final suggestion for helping the planet is ‘Spread the word’ which is, after all, what HGN is all about.
05/01/2026
BUILDING SENSE Event in January HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has a new ‘ask the experts’ webinar planned on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, on 8th January from 1pm – 2.30pm. Click here for more details and to book for this free event. There’s also free hands-on airtightness and insulation training in Shrewsbury in January with Future Ready Homes. This is primarily targeted at builders but would also be suitable for fairly competent and ambitious DIYers. Click here to find out more and to reserve a place. Warm Homes Grant Herefordshire Council has received £2.4 million
Herefordshire Council are working with the Energy Saving Trust and Midlands Net Zero Hub to identify barriers to the development of the community energy sector in Herefordshire. The project team at EST want to hear from local stakeholders and this will involve attendance at 3 engagement events, with at least the first two workshop sessions being delivered online. The first 1-hour session is scheduled for Wednesday 14th January, 10.00 am -11.00 am If you would like to support the development of the community energy sector and are able to attend, please contact Gareth Ellis, Sustainability & Climate Change Officer at
18/12/2025
BUILDING SENSE Event in January HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has a new ‘ask the experts’ webinar planned on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, on 8th January from 1pm – 2.30pm. Click here for more details and to book for this free event. There’s also free hands-on airtightness and insulation training in Shrewsbury in January with Future Ready Homes. This is primarily targeted at builders but would also be suitable for fairly competent and ambitious DIYers. Click here to find out more and to reserve a place. Warm Homes Grant Herefordshire Council has received £2.4 million
MEA Drop-in Session There is an upcoming drop in session with Marches Energy Agency at which you can speak to an energy advisor about how to save energy, stay warm and save money this winter. MEA will be able to arrange a home visit to help you with practical easy to fit insulation measures, check your energy tariffs, help with fuel costs and check your eligibility for grants to help with fuel debt or to make retrofit improvements to reduce future energy costs. Newton Farm Community Association, 15th December 1.30pm to 3.30pm – more details here Building Sense Resources If you want
There are two upcoming drop in sessions with Marches Energy Agency at which you can speak to an energy advisor about how to save energy, stay warm and save money this winter. MEA will be able to arrange a home visit to help you with practical easy to fit insulation measures, check your energy tariffs, help with fuel costs and check your eligibility for grants to help with fuel debt or to make retrofit improvements to reduce future energy costs. Fred Bulmer Centre, 11th December 10am to 12 noon – more details here Newton Farm Community Association, 15th December 1.30pm
