Carbon Co-op is an energy services and advocacy co-operative that helps people and communities to make the radical reductions in home carbon emissions necessary to avoid runaway climate change.
News from Carbon Coop
New Guide: An introduction to solar energy for community organisations
17 Mar 2026
The wide-ranging benefits of solar energy and batteries are ready to be realised – our new guide is here to help your organisation jumpstart its community energy journey. With support from Manchester City Council, we have developed a guide for community organisations in Manchester on the practicalities and benefits of installing solar panels and batteries. The … Read more
Towards a national standard for Resident Liaison Officer roles in social housing retrofit
10 Mar 2026
Large-scale social housing retrofit is central to tackling fuel poverty and meeting carbon targets. Yet delivery is often undermined by weak and inconsistent resident support. Where communication is inconsistent or support is under-resourced, programmes face refusals, delays, complaints, and misunderstood and improperly used systems. Evidence from the Retrofit for All research shows that this is … Read more
‘Building Community Power’ report released
2 Mar 2026
Released today, this report, commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), explores how the city region can meet its clean energy ambitions through collaboration with community energy. It was produced by Carbon Co-op and Regen, with contributions from a wide range of industry stakeholders and policymakers. The Local Power Plan (2026) and launch … Read more
