Jonathan Atkinson What should Carbon Co-op's priorities be for the year ahead? Where should we place our resources? How do we best involve our members in our work? Strategy Day10am-4.30pm, Saturday 25th April 2015St Peter's Square, Manchester City Centre Briefing session6.30-8.30pm, Thursday 23rd April 2015URBED, 10 Little Lever Street, Manchester Carbon Co-op is holding a one day … Read more
The March 2015 Carbon Co-op social at Takk in Manchester, was on the topic of Retrofit Experiences – what is it like to commission, specify and live in a house during whole house retrofit works? How do you stay sane when the roof falls in, where do you go to for some much needed peace? … Read more
Do you live in the Broughton or East Salford? Would you like to reduce your make savings in home energy bills, improve the comfort of your home and help the environment? As part of the Irwell Valley Sustainable Communities Project, Carbon Co-op is offering a free package of help and advice to ten Community Champions … Read more
Carbon Co-op took part in the very successful, Powering Up North conference in February 2015. Jonathan Atkinson spoke from the platform in a key note address on the challenges and opportunities of community-led deployment of whole house retrofit. Afterwards, Jonathan and Matt Fawcett provided an introduction to community smart grids and the use of open … Read more
The weekend features bus tours and opportunities to visit a variety of eco-homes around the city region as well as workshops and a networking lunch at our retrofit 'hub'. All over Greater Manchester householders have been investing in the energy efficiency of their homes saving energy bills, cutting carbon and improving comfort. Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March is your opportunity … Read more
A selection of Carbon Co-op householders are featured in a new case study authored by Green Building Store. The case study includes quotes with householders and architects as well as some excellent new photography. The case study includes information about the Community Green Deal programme as well as in depth information about the windows. The … Read more