Bitesize Efficient Homes Show

A free event where you can find out how to cut your energy bills, discover renewable technology and make your home more comfortable.

Following the success of Kingston's third Efficient Homes Show earlier in the year, we are hosting a bitesize version at the Guildhall in Kingston Town.

It's free to attend!

It is aimed at:

• Homeowners, renters, landlords, business owners, estate agents and lettings agencies
• People looking for funding to help improve the energy efficiency of their home
• People looking to save on their energy bills
• People looking for training, employment support and jobs in the retrofit and other green economy industries
• People looking to help protect the environment.

Key times for the day:

• 11:30: Doors open
• 11:30 - 11:32: Welcome from The Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Councillor Sue Ansari
• 11:32 - 11:36: Opening remarks by Councillor Ian Manders, Portfolio Holder for Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy
• 11:36 - 15:30: Main exhibition space is open
• 11:36 - 12:10 PM: A Short Talk about my Low-Carbon Home by Michael de Podesta, the author of ‘Protons for Breakfast’
• 12:30 - 03:00 PM : Short Talks led by Transition Town Kingston (TTK) Energy Group (EG). Covering solar energy, batteries at home, heat-waves, ventilation and insulation coordinated by Damon Hart-Davis, Deputy Chair, Transition Town Kingston
• 03:25 PM: Closing remarks

You can find some of the exhibitors below:

• A Greener London Ltd: Specialising in green infrastructure, environmental services & connecting people with nature through design.
• ALDStone: Multi-award-winning London based company supplying dry lay underlay systems which maximise opportunities to edit, recover or reuse flooring. Their underlay product optimises flooring installation and deconstruction.
• Cardo Group: A construction company on hand to talk about ways to improve energy efficiency and retrofit.
• Dr Bike: On hand to carry out Standard “M” checks of each bike, and can fix a range of issues including; adjusting brake levers, indexing gears and lubricating key mechanical parts.
• Ecowelle Limited: Showcasing their new product line for small modular units for residential and commercial buildings to use as additional habitable spaces.
• EFA Local Energy: A unique business concept that facilitates collaborative environmental action through software, partnerships and incentives.
• Fornax Energy Ltd: Fornax is the UK's only specialist heat pump finance and care company, making clean, efficient heating accessible to everybody.
• Isometric Outcomes: Showcasing an innovative heat recovery system that captures and recycles heat from humid air to preheat shower water, significantly enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
• Kingston Green Business Community: Discover the activities of Kingston Green Business Community and local good practice examples related to the green economy.
• Kingston University London: Supporting businesses of all sizes, from startups to global corporations, by connecting them with our academic expertise, students, and graduates to foster growth and innovation through collaborative projects, research, and workforce upskilling.
• Lanka Property Services: A focus on driving quality in retrofitting and ensuring a thorough understanding of how building physics changes in retrofitting to avoid unintended consequences.
• Marguerite Murdoch Architects: Offering architecture and Passive Haus services to residents.
• RetrofitWorks Ltd: A cooperative focusing on improving energy efficiency, retrofit and job creation.
• South London Partnership: Showcasing the South London Green Skills Academy Hub, a programme that promotes green skills pathways by highlighting current training in retrofitting, partnerships with local colleges and employers, and initiatives to improve diversity and access to green jobs.
• South Thames College Group: On hand to talk about a variety of Net Zero training courses.
• Surbiton Windows: Showcasing high performing vacuum glazing, PVC, metal and timber window frames.
• Sustainable Electrical Services Ltd: On hand to talk about solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers.
• The Cave Co-operative: Providing a full suite of services, from initial surveys to project completion, and also offers consultancy in sustainability and community engagement.
• WR-AP: Expertise in sustainable retrofit and low-energy design, demonstrating how thoughtful architectural solutions can significantly reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the long-term value of homes.

To help us manage numbers, please select one of the four arrival times when booking your ticket.

We look forward to seeing you on the day!