GREENER HOMES across Dorset will be open to visitors this weekend and next.

The annual event, now in its fourth year, takes places on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September.

Almost 40 homes are taking part in the event county-wide to showcase greener and sustainable energy installed in their homes. Many feature solar panels, battery storage, air and ground source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation; others show low cost solutions, using natural materials which can be recycled at the end of the life of the building, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Homeowners will be offering their advice for people considering making sustainable and greener energy changes to their homes, with detailed knowledge of the installation processes, costs and healthy payback times on investment.

Most of the homes are open for at least one or two days on both weekends with some requiring prior booking – the full details and opening times can be found on www.dorsetgreenerhomes.org . The website also features mini films about some of the homes.

Visitors at the Chalk House, Dorchester.

The event is one of Dorset Climate Action Network's (DorsetCANs) main projects as it continues to offer residents of Dorset an opportunity to learn more about greener energy solutions. More about their work can be found at www.dorsetcan.org

Dorset CAN (Dorset Climate Action Network) is a network of community groups and individuals across Dorset working together for a shared vision of a clean, green and sustainable Dorset. Well known for its 'Dorset Deserves Better' (DDB), 'Open Greener Homes' and 'Great Big Dorset Hedge' campaigns, it supports families, businesses and individuals across the county working towards the common goal of a carbon-neutral and an environmentally diverse Dorset.