Renewable energy technology can save cash

The Invest in Energy exhibition will inform companies about how they can make money from installing renewable technology to generate their own energy.

It will take place between 8am and 10.30am at the Park Inn Hotel, Manvers, on October 21 and has been organised by the Dearne Valley Eco-Vision team in conjunction with the Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RIDO ) with regional and European funding support.

A spokeswoman for free event, said: “The aim is to demonstrate how Dearne Valley and South Yorkshire businesses and property agents can lower their energy bills and make money by generating electricity through solar and wind technologies, biomass ground and air source heat pumps, green roofs and more.”

The Dearne Valley Eco-Vision aims to transform the former coalmining area into an internationally-recognised example of best practice in low carbon living and a centre of excellence for green technologies.

Those attending the event will learn more about the project and how businesses can take advantage of the potential opportunities available.

Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey will welcome businesses to the event.

There will be presentations from CO2 Sense—a not for profit consultancy which helps businesses and public-sector organisations to cut their greenhouse gas emissions and their costs—about how to generate income from energy.

Magna Science and Adventure Centre, who have recently installed solar panels along the 700m length of its south facing roof, will also provide a case study.

Businesses will be able to visit a number of exhibitors who can advise and supply a range of renewable energy technologies and information about improving resource and energy efficiency.

Anyone interested in attending the event can register by emailing their details to [email protected] or by completing an online form on the Dearne Valley Business Forum website at www.dearnevalleybusinessforum.org.uk and clicking on the events page.

For more information contact the Dearne Valley Eco-Vision team on 0114 2635681.