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Visitors turn out in their hundreds to
catch up on renewable energy news
T
HE Energy Agency’s more than 80, plus a large
third annual Sustainable number of sub-contractors
Energy Fair in Ayrshire working with them.
proved a smash hit as “It is a spectacular increase
hundreds flocked to find out which was much needed.
more about renewable energy. You can now get alternative
More than 1500 went along quotes for solar, heatpump
to the event at Auchincruive or wood pellet systems.”
College in Ayr where dozens Spread through two halls
of specialists were on hand to and the main concourse
share their knowledge and outside, the fair was busy all
answer questions. day with the Farm Shop also
John Scott MSP, Ayr reporting a booming trade.
Provost Winifred A series of specialist talks
Sloan and Councillor centred on issues such as
Peter Convery, chair biogas, waste management,
of the Energy Agency eco-driving and eco-estates
Board, were among as well as renewable
the VIP delegates to technology and community
lend their support. projects across the UK.
And inspiration was Special ‘Ask an Advisor’
in plentiful supply sessions proved popular, with
with ideas ranging 10-minute slots available for
from lining lofts with anyone with questions about
sheep’s wool to domestic energy for resident
thermal imaging experts. Stallholders reported
cameras, sustainable housing good feedback and positive
and biodegradable coffins. leads, helped by being able to
Energy Agency Director Liz spend ‘quality’ time with
Marquis said: “When the interested parties.
Scottish Executive launched Stagecoach West Scotland’s
its Renewables Initiative in Biobus shuttled visitors
2002 there were seven to and from the campus.
companies offering services l See over for a full list of
in Scotland. Today there are stallholders at the fair.
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