Climate Action Ilkley (CAI) will have a stall on The Grove on Saturday 4 May from 9:30am-12pm, with information about heat pumps and solar panels.
CAI say both play an important role in helping us reduce our energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions, and save money.
More than 1 million homes in the UK have installed solar panels and, over the last decade, the costs have reduced significantly as the performance continues to improve. The government has set a target of 600,000 heat pumps to be installed in our homes every year and has recently increased the grant to £7,500. Also the costs to supply and install solar panels and heat pumps are currently VAT zero rated.
Between 10am-12pm you can also visit three CAI members' houses to see their heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicle chargers in action and ask questions. Please go to the addresses, you don’t need to book, the locations are:
-
25 Wharfe View Road, LS29 8DY. 1890s terrace. Heat pump and solar panels.
-
6 Craigmore Drive*, Ben Rhydding, LS29 8PG. 1930s semi-detached. Heat pump, solar panels and battery storage.
-
103 Grove Rd, LS29 9QE. 1970s detached. Heat pump, electric car + charging.
CAI ask people to walk or cycle where possible, it is trying to stop cars parking on the grass verges.

Courtyard will be 'buzzing' for Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair
Residents urged to have their say on 7 May
Ilkley Lido opens for summer this weekend
Starbucks smaller advertising pole refused
Ilkley Carnival 2026 - a real celebration of community spirit
Ilkley law firm unveils new head of personal law
More Ilkley children to benefit from Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Ilkley travel company proves biggest isn't always best!
Countdown begins for 167th Great Yorkshire Show
Multi-million pound Kex Gill scheme enters final stages
Bookmark Project celebrates major milestone
Ilkley – a solar energy success story!
Plans for Addingham's most chaotic and hilarious day of the year
Former cop turned comedian returns to King's Hall
Clarke Foley announces ‘Wellbeing Month’ in May
Entries for Ilkley Triathlon 2026 open on Friday
Ilkley butcher brings home the bacon
Charity football match to return to honour teen
London Marathon success as local runners raise more than £10k for The Principle Trust


