On the day when thousands of people went to see fast cars at the Wilmslow Motor Show, others were busy looking at how to make their houses more energy efficient.
Wilmslow Green Doors was a great success with about 50 people visiting the six houses which were open for the day on Saturday 22nd September.
They asked lots of questions about solar electricity, wood burning stoves, air source heat pumps and simple steps that could be taken to save energy.
The Energy Group of Transition Wilmslow was delighted with the success and has agreed to run the event again next year, with more houses opening their doors.
Andrew Backhouse, from the group, said "It is obvious people would much rather compare notes with other local people, to see what they can do in their own house, without being pressurised by a salesperson."
As a result of visiting a Green Doors house, one couple invited volunteers from Transition Wilmslow to survey their house that same evening, by using the infrared heat camera to find out where the property was losing heat.
Andrew added "If you live in the Wilmslow area and would like your house surveyed for free, as you start to turn up your heating and realise the cost of energy you might save please contact me on 07929 188014 or email [email protected]."
