There was no shortage of energy at Hill Close Gardens when a leading politician turned up to see its new learning centre, which is due to open next month.
Liberal democrat shadow minister for trade, industry and energy Ed Davey took a tour of the grounds on Friday with Chris Begg, who is leading the gardens' project.
The historic Victorian garden's new 'resource centre' is part of a £1.1million regeneration of the site. It was planned as an "ordinary building" but since work started six months ago, those involved in the scheme have been so inspired by the vision of its architects that they have strived to make the £350,000 building an attraction in its own right.
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Click here to email your reportIt is now environmentally sustainable after a special heating system has been installed meaning the power and light needed for the building will be taken from the ground rather than the burning of fossil fuels.
Mr Davey, the MP for Kingston and Surbiton in Surrey, was also visiting National Grid at Warwick Technology Park and was in the town to give a talk to party members at the Rose and Crown in Market Place.
Energy analyst Nick Pittarello said: "It was certainly a busy day for Mr Davey - but I think he found it interesting.
"He came to us to see how our industry is facing up to the future challenges of energy supply and then went on to visit the Hill Close Gardens sustainability project, which is excellent."
Mr Begg said: "We are hopeful that people will actually want to come and see the building for itself and we want it to inspire them to do their little bit for the environment.
"We are very proud of the building and it is something we want to make a big song and dance about.
"It will be an example for the rest of area to follow as to how we deal with the sustainability of energy and in what ways.
"The idea of using heat from the ground to warm the building is one example, as is how we deal with the need for electricity."
