Department of Energy
Bristol’s making world-beating progress in its energy story – come on over for a chat with Bristol City Leap and Bristol Energy Cooperative about all things energy and how to reduce your bill and carbon footprint at the same time. And sit around the kitchen table with volunteer advisors from Bristol Energy Network and the Centre for Sustainable Energy for help to tackle fuel poverty, save money and reduce carbon emissions.
What's on
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Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
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Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
February 6, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
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Do you have cold areas in your home? Do you know why? The Cheese Project CIC are popping up in the Sparks Department Of Energy
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Do you have cold areas in your home? Do you know why? The Cheese Project CIC are popping up in the Sparks Department Of Energy to show you the top 10 culprits of where cold gets in, and ways to combat it.
Specialising in thermal imaging surveys, with 1,200 surveys under their belts, their surveyors have seen all kinds of hidden issues, from poorly fitted windows, missing insulation, gaping utility holes, broken vents and much more. They’ll be demonstrating their thermal imaging camera and sharing the top 10 offenders for the causes of cold in our homes, as well as chatting about your specific issues and where you might be able to get support, and demonstrating some easy DIY draughtproofing options.
Drop in anytime for free. Sparks Department Of Energy, Thursday 26th February 11am-1pm
TIME
February 26, 2026 11:00 PM – 1:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
March 6, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
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Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
April 3, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
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Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
May 1, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
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Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
June 5, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
DETAILS
Volunteers from will be on hand with tips on how to save energy, reduce your bills, and engage with community energy projects across the city.
These afternoon sessions take place on various days.
ORGANISER
Bristol Energy Network
TIME
July 3, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
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