Based inside a real Clarion home, it gives you the opportunity to see home energy improvements in action and explore how they work in everyday life. Created with residents, the home has been designed to feel welcoming, practical and relevant to the community.
Why was it created?
The Green Community Home was created to help people:
• understand simple ways to make homes warmer, more comfortable and more energy efficient
• see and experience home energy improvements first hand
• build confidence by asking questions in a relaxed and welcoming environment
• access guidance, support and community activities
• connect with others and support their wellbeing.
What can you do there?
When you visit, you can:
• explore home energy improvements and sustainability in a practical, hands-on way
• see technologies in action and learn how they work
• take part in activities, workshops and demonstrations
• access advice, information and support services
• ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting.
Who is it for?
The Green Community Home is open to:
• Clarion residents
• the wider community
• Clarion staff, and
• partner organisations.
Inside the home
See greener living in action
The Green Community Home gives you the chance to explore a home that has been upgraded with energy-saving improvements and see how they work in everyday life.
Rather than reading about these changes in a leaflet or online, you can experience them for yourself, ask questions and learn more about what they could mean for homes like yours.
Whether you’re curious about how homes are heated, how energy is used more efficiently or how indoor comfort can be improved, the home provides a practical and welcoming place to learn.
What will you see?
As you move through the home, you’ll find examples of some of the improvements being used in homes today. We’ll explain how they work in simple, everyday language and answer questions you may have.
Insulation - Helps keep heat inside the home, making rooms more comfortable and reducing the amount of energy needed to stay warm.
Solar panels - Installed on the roof, solar panels generate clean energy from daylight that can be used around the home.
Battery - Stores excess electricity for when it is needed.
Heat pump - A modern heating system that can provide warmth and hot water while using energy differently from traditional boilers.
Smart controls - Help you manage heating and energy use more easily, giving you greater visibility and control.
Ventilation - Helps keep fresh air moving through the home, improving air quality and helping to reduce damp and mould.
Simple tips you can try at home
Small changes can make a difference to how energy is used in your home. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider:
• Try turning your thermostat down by 1°C if you feel comfortable doing so and set it to only come on when you need it.
• Use low-energy lightbulbs where possible.
• Turn appliances off rather than leaving them on standby.
• When replacing appliances, look for the most energy-efficient option within your budget.
• Set your water temperature to 60°C and close the door when you bath or shower.
• Keep internal doors closed when heating rooms to help retain warmth.
• If you'd like to learn more about any of these ideas, visit the Green Community Home and speak to a member of the team.