Transition Chesterfield

Many transitioners (and others) are interested in 'eco' housing. There are some really interesting projects going on in Chesterfield retrofitting older houses. 

 

Extra insulation is a 'quick win' solution, we have examples using Celotex, sheeps wool, recycled plastic bottles and polystyrene-backed plasterboard.  A straw bale extension, rainwater collection, thermal stores, wood burning stoves and solar water and electricity panels are other projects.

 

Quite a few public buildings in the town have solar electricity and there are are examples of heat pumps too.

 

Transition Chesterfield have organised an 'Eco Homes Open Day' for the last two years as part of Heritage Open Days.

One of our 2009 homes was even pictured on the front of the 2010 brochure!

 

We had lots of positive feedback from people who had found the visits interesting and inspiring, and we plan to expand the programme for next year.