Going Electric Show Returns to Newport Quayside

The popular Going Electric show returns for its fourth edition on Sunday, August 31, taking

place on Newport Quayside from 10am to 4pm.

The event will showcase a wide range of local businesses, including the Island’s car dealerships, solar panel and heat pump installers, and other companies in the energy efficiency sector. Visitors can also enjoy a line-up of expert speakers who are leading the way in sustainability and low-carbon innovation.

This year’s programme features three themed talk sessions:

• EV Insight – Louis Vannasche, General Manager of Leslies Motors; Motability expert Dan Hillier-Mears from Premier Motors; and Anthony Molley, who leads nationwide fleet electrification for Co-op supermarkets, will discuss the latest developments in electric vehicles.

• Future Homes – Laura Stichbury from the fuel poverty charity The Footprint Trust; eco-architect and renovation specialist Alistair Barr; and energy and retrofit advisor Stephen Cockett will explore how we can make our homes greener, more efficient, and future-ready.

• The Big Picture – Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel; climate change and sustainability education expert Dr Andrew Lee; and Tristan Harris from the community group Together for Mission Zero will look at broader challenges and opportunities in building a sustainable future.

The three hour-long sessions will be held at the Riverside Centre from 11am to 3pm, with two half-hour breaks between talks.

Entry to the show is free, and visitors can also take advantage of free parking at the Riverside, County Hall, and Seaclose car parks.