PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday 22nd June, 2019 at the Community Energy Conference 2019 [1], Greater Manchester-based social enterprise Carbon Co-op published its report recommendations for kicking starting a new market for domestic, owner occupier retrofit in the UK using trusted community energy intermediaries, on site training for local contractors and engaging householders through innovative community-based … Read more
We’re looking forward to a busy day at the Community Energy Conference 2019 in Sheffield this weekend (Saturday 22nd June), we’ll be talking about retrofit, new online energy tools, local flexibility and a range of other things, here’s an outline of what we’ll be up to. People Powered Retrofit project report Since Autumn 2018, we’ve … Read more
The Carbon Co-op Annual General 2019 took place on Friday 26th April 2019 at the Friends Meeting House in Manchester and was followed by an event examining the Green New Deal and its impact on homes and housing. You can read a pre-event primer about the Green New Deal and housing here. The event featured … Read more
This May we are hosting a seminar with Peter King from Aereco specifically looking at the design, installation, and controllability of ventilation systems. In addition, a NEW MEMBER OFFER gives 25% off all Aereco ventilation systems. 25% off your place at the upcoming seminar if you book before 6th May 2019. 25% off Aereco ventilation … Read more
Ecological Building Systems are generously offering Carbon Co-op members discounts on Thermo Jute 100 insulation, downlight protectors and Wellhofer airtight Attic hatch (offers end December 2019). MEMBERS: to find out how to access discounts visit the Members’ Area Thermo Jute 100 A natural product perfect for insulating lofts, walls or floors. Thermo Jute is an … Read more
In November 2018, the Carbon Co-op held its first hack lab. Organised in collaboration with UCL anthropologist Hannah Knox and community business practitioner Britt Jurgensen, the hack lab was designed to bring together people with diverse perspectives on a changing energy system to explore how to make the energy system more equitable.