Official opening for new eco house in Blacon

Aug 25 2011 by Carmella de Lucia, Chester Chronicle

SAVING energy and money is the philosophy behind a new eco-house in Blacon.

Cllr Mike Jones, leader of Cheshire West and Chester council was the guest of honour at the official opening.

The community show house, on Stamford Road, Blacon, is part of Sustainable Blacon’s response to the Low Carbon Communities Challenge – a programme that helps communities across the UK find a low carbon future.

The eco-house demonstrates different ways to reduce energy bills, consumption and the carbon emissions which cause climate change, and serves as a practical example of energy saving ideas that everyone can put into practice in their own homes.

The house is staffed by a team of volunteers from the Blacon community who are on hand to provide support and advice to visitors.

Cllr Jones said: “I was delighted to be asked to officially open the Blacon Eco-house.

“This represents a major achievement in demonstrating how residents of Blacon and wider Chester can save energy and money by simple measures, along with waste reduction and recycling.

“The house also provides a great demonstration to other areas across the country and Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to being a major supporter of this as we look to becoming a carbon neutral area.

“I look forward to hearing about the how the eco-house will provide a focus for a range of programme and activities over the next few years.”

Ged Edwards, chief executive of Sustainable Blacon, added: “The support and interest we have had has been very encouraging.

“We’re very grateful to the many local and national organisations and suppliers have made the eco-house possible and to the many local people who made it happen.”