Did you feel the cold at home last winter? Imagine having the know-how and confidence of how to make your home warm, cosy, and energy-efficient before the next cold snap.
Join our Local Energy-Saving Champion Program!
If you want to create a retrofit plan for your home, and are ready to take action, a Retrofit Coach can help you get a clearer understanding of your needs and priorities. They’ll guide you to practical support and advice tailored just for you.
Every home is different. We’ll tailor your support program to your and your home’s needs.
This could include:
- Inspiration Visits: Visit the homes of people who have started or successfully completed energy efficiency improvements and imagine what changes you’d like to make.
- Bespoke Retrofit Action Plan: Tailored to your specific needs.
- Comprehensive Assessments: Including Home Retrofit Planner Assessments, cavity wall surveys, and room-by-room heat loss surveys.
- Workshop Access: Secured places on our programme workshops between September 2024 and March 2025 including:
- A Beginner’s Guide to Retrofit
- Community Advocacy Skills
- Do-It-Yourself Draught Proofing
- Master Your Heat Controls
- Tackle Damp & Mould
In just a few months, you’ll see how home energy efficiency improvements can benefit you, understand what’s involved in retrofitting, and plan your next steps. Best of all, this coaching is completely free through the Energise Manchester program. You’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge, connect with others on the same journey, and we’ll help you share your success with friends, family, and neighbors to inspire them to follow your lead.
What You’ll Gain:
- New Skills and Knowledge: A deeper understanding of your home’s potential for change.
- Home Improvement Neighbours: Connect with others in your area on a similar journey.
- Community Connection: Share your success story with friends, family, and neighbours.
- Inspire Change: Motivate others to transform their homes into energy-efficient sanctuaries.
Who Should Apply:
- Local residents in the Whalley Range, Moss Side, Rusholme, Longsight and Levenshulme area of Manchester. Residents in neighbouring areas are also encouraged to apply.
- Individuals with a basic understanding of home energy efficiency and retrofit.
- Those keen to develop a retrofit plan.
- You can make changes to your home – e.g. if you’re an owner occupier or if you’re a resident in a cooperative with decision making power.
- People with the means to take retrofit forward.
- People well-connected within their local community.
- Those with a desire to share their experience with friends, family, and neighbours.
- Able to dedicate 2-4 hours per month for three months.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference in your home and community!
Ready to get started?
We’re excited to accept applications until 10th January 2025! Apply early to ensure you’re considered first, as we’ll be reviewing them on a first-come, first-served basis.