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Energy events in the North West

Did you know SP Electricity North West hold regular events across the region? From improving your home’s energy efficiency to exploring low carbon technologies, get in-person advice from an expert at one of our free sessions.

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Making solar simple for your team

Get in touch to arrange a date , and time for your session

Across the North West, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Manchester,

About the event

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When: At a time that suits you

Where: At your workplace 

Cost: Sessions are fully funded by SP Electricity North West

Our experts will be visiting workplaces across the North West of England delivering our free ‘Solar made simple’ sessions. These interactive sessions are designed to give your team a practical understanding of solar technology and energy independence. 

 Give your team more confidence on:  

  • What solar panels actually do, and how they do it 
  • How solar panels and batteries can work together to boost savings
  •  What plug-in solar is and how it can make solar more accessible
  • Deciding if solar could be a good fit for their homes 

Get in touch today, if you would like our experts to visit your workplace to deliver a session for free. 

Taste Cumbria Maryport

Sat 8 & Sun 9 Aug 2026 , 10am to 5pm

Harbourside, Maryport, Cumbria,

Type: Energy & money, Festival, Low carbon, 

About the event

Join us as Maryport Taste of the Sea returns on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, bringing a weekend of food, drink, live music, and entertainment to the town. The festival includes live music stages, a kite show, fairground rides, and free family entertainment, such as crafts, face painting, and magic shows.

The main festival is free to attend, making it a great opportunity to get involved in a large-scale local festival and experience a vibrant community atmosphere.

Find the Take Charge team and speak to our expert advisors about how to lower your energy bills, which energy saving improvements would work best for your home, and financial support available.

Find out more at: https://tastecumbria.co.uk/taste-cumbria-maryport/

Location

Maryport Harbourside,

South Quay, Maryport,

Cumbria, CA15 8AB

Westmorland County Show

Tues 9 & 10 Sep 2026 , 8am to 6pm

County Showground, Milnthorpe, Cumbria,

Type: Countryside show, Energy & money, Low carbon, 

About the event

Join us at the Westmorland County Show, a two-day event featuring extensive livestock, equine and produce classes, over 400 trade stands and one of the North West’s largest food halls.

Find the Take Charge team and speak to our expert advisors about how to lower your energy bills, which energy saving improvements would work best for your home, and financial support available.

Get your tickets here:https://westmorlandshow.co.uk/tickets/

Location

County Showground,

Crooklands,

Milnthorpe, LA7 7NH

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