Introduction The goal of Manchester-based Carbon Co-op is to radically reduce domestic carbon emissions for people and communities using approaches such as ‘retrofit’ works (domestic upgrades or installations that improve energy efficiency). Carbon Co-op have recently coordinated an Area-Based Retrofit scheme in Levenshulme, South Manchester, making use of the efficiencies gained by working on multiple … Read more
Over several years our friends at Homebaked CLT in Anfield, Liverpool, have been working to bring an unoccupied terrace back into community ownership and use. The Oakfield terrace was initially slated for demolition as part of Housing Market Renewal – a programme which tore apart communities in Liverpool and many other northern towns. Since that … Read more
This paper, produced by Harlow Consulting, sets out the processes behind the Area Based Scheme approach in more detail. It describes the: It presents some initial findings around: Harlow Consulting Ltd are working with us on the evaluation of the programme – aiming to capture the experience of project partners, the supply chain and householders. … Read more
In October we hosted a webinar bringing together a panel of key players from the Levenshulme Area Based scheme to explore their experience of the process to date, now that works are on site. This webinar is suitable for anyone with an interest in place-based or area-based approaches to retrofit delivery. This might include: You … Read more
In September we held our first event for the Retrofit For All project with London School of Economics Housing and Communities at the National Communities Resource Centre at Trafford Hall. The event brought together housing providers, contractors, policy makers, and tenants to gain insights about their experience of people-centred approaches to retrofit through publicly funded … Read more
Carbon Co-op’s area-based retrofit project is upgrading a group of homes in Levenshulme, South Manchester, aiming to improve energy efficiency, keep bills low and reduce carbon emissions. The initiative is also upskilling the local workforce. This article will explore the innovative training involved in this whole-house retrofit scheme. Onsite Training The key contractor for the … Read more