TreeStation are offering Carbon Co-op members 10% off all firewood for February only!
TreeStation firewood is sourced from the Greater Manchester area from the local treework operations that they do.
In response to Dom’s excellent analysis of the carbon saving potential of community smart grids, I wanted to add something on the business case side that the project seeks to explore. Many of our members have investing in technology (such as deep retrofit, renewable generation or Electric Vehicles) despite cost implications rather than because of … Read more
Are you feeling the cold, want to make energy efficiency improvements on your home but confused about how to go about it?
Luckily, this spring we are running another series of seminars in Manchester for householders on Planning and Delivering Energy Efficiency Retrofit works.
Meet Carlos, a passionate new member to the Carbon Co-op team!
“I believe in the power of communities in terms of social justice and fairness. As it says in my job description I am here because a smart grid owned and run by a co-operative of householders will demonstrate significant advantages over one that involves individual standard users. And I want to add if we (the users that come together) lead the process, the result will be for the benefit of us all and not just for the profit of some. For these reasons I am proud of being part Carbon Co-op.”
This spring Carbon Co-op has a packed diary of events for members and non-members alike. Put the dates in your diary and keep an eye out for further details as they come out over the coming months.
LoftZone are offering Carbon Co-op Members 20% off all StoreFloor parts and kits*
Loft storage options after insulation are often tricky, as you can’t squash the insulation (eg with boxes or boards) as that reduces its effectiveness. One solution is to build a raised platform yourself. Another faster and lighter solution, is to use the LoftZone StoreFloor product, which can be fitted DIY or by professional installers.