by Angela Cotton
Transition Southampton and the Environment Centre are collaborating to bring Energy Action Month, October 2026 to the city, with talks and road shows on keeping your home warm (or cool!) and saving on energy bills. There will also be the opportunity to meet people who have tried various solutions in their own homes (including Collins and Edwardian properties) as part of Southampton Green Open Homes month, October 2026. The program is still being finalised but details will be available at https://transitionsouthampton.org
In the mean time why not take advantage of the Environment Centre’s free energy advice service https://myhomemadebetter.org/ ?
HCEL’s policy on solar panels can be found at www.herbertcollins.co.uk/2025/07/25/solar-panels-6
Find out what the neighbours are doing for the environment, whether it be in the home or garden, or in lifestyle changes to save energy, water and even money. This includes homes on the Uplands Estate and Summerfield Gardens. More information at https://transitionsouthampton.org/