Grand Designs Live provides key to a greener home

Tuesday, 27 April 2010 16:35

The benefits of living in a green home should be available to everyone in the UK, but the reality is that many homeowners cannot afford to carry out green refurbishments, are confused about the best options for their home, or simply oblivious to the grants and advice that are currently available to them.

For homeowners who want to make sense of it all, the Great British Refurb Campaign, fronted by Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud is presenting a series of seminars and ‘How To’ sessions at this year’s Grand Designs Live (London ExCel, 1 -9 May).

These events, featuring Kevin McCloud will give visitors to the show an opportunity to hear more about the campaign and add their support for greater financial incentives to help homeowners cover the cost of green refurbishment.

Tackling our old, inefficient housing stock is vital to help the UK cut its carbon emissions, as our homes are currently responsible for at least a quarter of the UK’s CO2 emissions. Greater financial incentives will help more people take action to make their homes more energy efficient, and the Great British Refurb Campaign is specifically proposing tax breaks to help drive national uptake.

Saturday 1 May: The Big Debate, 1-2pm
Kevin McCloud introduces a discussion on the Great British Refurb Campaign, with experts from WWF and Knauff Insulation providing information on how homeowners can go about retrofitting their homes – transforming them from old homes to “super homes.” Will Homoky, who won a green home makeover, discusses his experience of retrofitting from insulation to solar panels.

Friday 7 May: The Big Debate, 1-2pm
You’ve decided to retrofit your home, but where should you put your money? This discussion featuring representatives from the house building sector and the Great British Refurb Campaign, looks at the costs involved in achieving a low carbon home and the pros and cons of retrofitting versus buying a new energy efficient home.

How To Sessions
Saturday 1 May, 3.30-4.15pm:
Thursday 6 May, 12.45-1.45pm
Spokespeople from the Great British Refurb Campaign provide advice on How to choose the right retrofit options in this informal Q&A session.

For further information, please contact:
Debbie Chapman, Senior Press Officer, WWF-UK, tel: 01483 412397, 07771 818685 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For information on Grand Designs Live, including tickets and venue information visit http://www.granddesignslive.com/