NEW Forest residents have the chance this weekend to find out how they could be paid by the Government to generate electricity.

Southampton-based green energy company Reducing Carbon Solutions is holding a free event at Brockenhurst Village Hall on Sunday, February 14.

Locals can quiz experts on carbon-reducing technology and find out what would suit their home best to save money on their energy bills.

The event runs from 10am to 4pm.

Find out more by logging onto reducingcarbonsolutions.co.uk or call 0844 3309 134.