Future Fit Homes 2025: Cheltenham’s free retrofitting and energy efficiency event

Future Fit Homes is set to take place this year in Cheltenham, offering homeowners and prospective buyers a chance to explore all options to make their homes greener, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective.

Hosted by Planet Cheltenham in partnership with From The Ground Up, and sponsored by Redbridge & Sons Property Services, this free event will bring together local experts, trusted installers, and energy professionals to showcase a range of retrofitting solutions. The event is also part funded by UK Government (UKSPF funds) and the South West Net Zero Hub.

Taking place on 8 February 2025, Future Fit Homes will cover a broad spectrum of retrofitting options, including solar panels, insulation, heat pumps, double glazing, rainwater collection, batteries, and more.

Attendees will gain access to valuable, unbiased advice directly from trusted local professionals, including representatives from Severn Wye Energy Agency, who will share insights on the latest energy-saving technologies and available grants.

The event will feature multiple sessions aimed at providing actionable advice on improving energy efficiency at home and minimising environmental impact in the long term. Each expert-led session will guide homeowners on how to tailor solutions to their specific needs, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and consult experts directly.

Councillor Iain Dobie, cabinet member for the climate emergency, said: “Getting involved in making our homes more energy-efficient is one of the most impactful ways we can help both our wallets and the planet.

“Future Fit Homes 2025 is an excellent opportunity for residents of Gloucestershire to discover simple, effective solutions for reducing energy bills and improving sustainability.”

Raechel Kelly, project lead at Planet Cheltenham, said: “The Future Fit Homes event offers support and advice for anyone interested in retrofitting their home, lowering their bills, or just keen to find out more about ways they can get involved locally.

“The challenge of updating our housing in the UK is huge, and no one should be facing a cold home with soaring bills. Our event looks to empower the community with the solutions to tackle the problem directly.”

For added convenience, food and drinks will be available on-site. Entry is free, and attendees are encouraged to pre-book their spots for the talks through the official event website at https://www.ftgu.info/.

This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and make their homes future-ready.

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For more information contact Raechel Kelly at Planet Cheltenham [email protected] or 07929251024

About From the Ground Up:

From the Ground Up has run a sustainability festival for the last 2 years, attracting more than 1500 residents from across the town to learn, be empowered and take action to live more sustainably.

About Planet Cheltenham:

Planet Cheltenham is a local community climate action project from Vision 21, which empowers and enables communities to act on climate. This year they have run the Future Fit Homes project with around 60 Cheltenham residents taking part, learning about solutions to make their homes warmer and greener.

Future Fit Homes aims to create a community of homeowners who can share their learning when it comes to home retrofit, increasing the power of citizens to take control of the process, sharing information within their communities and choosing the best options for their homes. Housing stock in the UK is amongst the worst in Europe and with rising energy bills and the need to move away from polluting fossil fuels, homeowners are looking for the best ways to heat and power their homes in ways that don’t cost them or the earth.