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SUMMARY:CANCELLED EcoHome Lab: EMHASS (Energy Management for Home Assistant)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – SADLY DUE TO THE GENERAL STRIKE IN GREECE DAVID WILL BE ON A PLANE AT THE SCHEDULED TIME\, WE ARE EXPLORING FUTURE DATES.\n*** \nWe are delighted to welcome Dr. David Hernández the lead author and maintainer of the open source EMHASS project\, to give an introduction to the tool. \nEMHASS (Energy Management for Home Assistant) is an optimisation tool designed for residential households. The package uses a Linear Programming approach to optimise energy usage while considering factors such as electricity prices\, power generation from solar panels\, and energy storage from batteries. EMHASS provides a high degree of configurability\, making it easy to integrate with Home Assistant and other smart home systems. Whether you have solar panels\, energy storage\, or just a controllable load\, EMHASS can provide an optimized daily schedule for your devices\, allowing you to save money and minimize your environmental impact. \nThe complete documentation for this package is available here. \n————————————————— \nNow in our regular monthly slot – every second Thursday of the month. A hangout for people taking control of their home energy usage and generation. We use open-source hardware and software to gain a better understanding of energy in our homes\, how to make the best use of the energy we generate and reduce energy wasted. \nCatch up on [some of our previous sessions and presentations](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiz1gBPXWVAJ4hzg3zj72hVrXVJgWvzOG). \nUnless there’s a specific title to the session\, it means we have no scheduled speaker and it will be an open session. We welcome contributions. \nThis is a [Carbon Co-op](https://carbon.coop/) initiative working with [OpenEnergyMonitor](https://openenergymonitor.org)\, [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/) and the wider open source community. \n**Regular topics include:** \n• Home energy monitoring. \n• House energy performance assessment \n• Sensors – electricity\, gas\, temperature\, humidity\, air quality… \n• User interfaces\, dashboards \n• Smart houses and automation \n• Aggregation of data sources \n• Taking the power back! – Making better use of the surplus power we generate \n**Who is it for?** \n• Anyone with skills in physical electronics\, web development or programming who wants to use that knowledge to reduce energy and carbon! \n• Householders interested in using technology to speed up the electrification and decarbonisation of their homes.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ecohome-lab-monthly-meetup-and-skill-share-71/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Heat Pumps with Florence Collier
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.\n\n\n\nFlorence is a mechanical services engineer by training\, and a certified Passivhaus designer. She has advised architects and clients on how to reduce energy demand in buildings and at a larger scale masterplan level\, how to use energy efficiently in the buildings themselves (all sectors) and renewable technologies\, as well as broader aspects of sustainability\, such as wellbeing\, social value\, acoustics\, water conservation and green  infrastructure\, for example – whether through recognized protocols such as LEED\, BREEAM and WELL\, or using a holistic design approach.\n \n\nFlorence regularly runs webinars on heat pumps for Carbon Co-op and works as an energy consultant.\n \n\nFlorence will give a 10 – 15 minute introduction to her experience in the sector leaving us with 45 minutes for a Q&A and discussion. Please be aware that Florence cannot give advice on specific aspects of your building project (this isn’t a free consultation) but she can help you understand key principles and widen your understanding of heat pumps.\n \nThis event is for main contractors\, general builders\, joiners\, designers\, architects and consultants keen to deepen their knowledge around retrofit.  \nThis is the fourth in a series of retrofit construction webinars with top industry experts on topics ranging from airtightness to heat pumps\, sustainable building materials to insulation. It will be a chance for you to get your questions answered and meet other construction professionals.  \nOther events in the Ask the Expert Retrofit Construction series: \n\nWednesday 31st March 2021 – Airtightness with Paul Jennings\nWednesday 28th April 2021 – Solid Wall Insulation with Nick Parsons  \nWednesday 26th May 2021 – Sustainable Building Products with Neil Turner\, Ecological Building Systems\nWednesday 23rd June 2021 – Heat Pumps with Florence Collier\n\nSee recordings of previous sessions and others here. \n\n\n\nAbout us \nThis event is a part of People Powered Retrofit supply chain development work. We support businesses to connect with people keen to retrofit their homes. To find out more visit www.retrofit.coop.   \nIf you are a contractor\, consultant\, or a building professional register your interest in People Powered Retrofit here.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/heat-pumps-with-florence-collier/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Home Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Home of the Near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus\, Joerie. 2017)
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-home-energy-systems-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Home Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Home of the Near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus\, Joerie. 2017)
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-home-energy-systems-3/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Home Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Home of the Near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus\, Joerie. 2017)
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-home-energy-systems-2/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Home Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Home of the near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus\,Joeri. 2017)
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-home-energy-systems/
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SUMMARY:Carbon Co-op Info Night: Heating and Ventilation
DESCRIPTION:Many of our members have questions about heating systems and ventilation – what works? What is suitable for different house types? How do heating systems and ventilation interact?\nOur approach to retrofit is fabric first – but what is second? Thinking through the way we heat and ventilate our homes is essential to effective whole house retrofit\, and ensuring that we are warm and have good indoor air quality.\nOlder homes were built to be draughty as a way of managing damp and indoor air quality\, but that makes them cold and expensive to heat. As we draught proof our homes and make them warm and cosy\, having a ventilation strategy that is compatible with our heating strategy and the building’s fabric becomes increasingly important.\nWe will be joined by three professionals with different areas of expertise: Peter King (Aereco\, Ventilation Manufacturer)\, Richard Shears (Snug Spaces\, Heating Engineer)\, and Jim Wild (LEDA\, Building Services Engineer). \nSpeakers will present drawing on their expertise in whole house building design\, heating system installation and ventilation system design.  To get the warmed up and focused on what you want to know about\, please post your questions on social media ahead of the event. \nFood will be provided. Booking is essential.\nAGENDA\n\n6.00pm – Arrival\, tea & coffee\n6.15pm – Introductions \n6.20pm – Speaker presentations\n7.20pm – Discussion\n7.50pm – Food and socialising\n8.30pm – Ends\n\nThis event has been sponsored by Aereco.\n\n\nSpeaker biographies\nJim Wild (LEDA\, Building Services Engineer)\nJim is an expert in Building Services Engineering and a Chartered Engineer and Director for LEDA. He works with a holistic view and human centred approach on all projects. At LEDA we are dedicated to creating excellent buildings that work. We provide advice and design at all stages of the construction life cycle and work collaboratively across disciplines to achieve financially viable\, lean and environmentally sustainable solutions. Currently we are working on single domestic dwelling refurbishments\, new build low energy and Passive House projects\, large refurbishments and new new build for private and local authority customers. \nRichard Shears (Snug Spaces\, Heating Engineer)\nRichard’s background is in plumbing and heating\, which he’s been involved with for over 10yrs. As he’s gained knowledge and experience he has moved more towards low energy retrofit and installing systems that suit the needs of low energy homes. Richard has also added energy assessment to his skills\, and more recently AECB Retrofit Co-ordinator qualifications.\nRichard started Snug Spaces as a way of providing a more rounded approach to retrofit. We are a small team of installers and subcontractors that provide guidance and advice to the homeowner and showing them a pathway to lowering their energy use. We focus on actual delivery and installation of energy efficiency measures\, quite often helping homeowners with single elements but also right through to whole house retrofits\, it isn’t always possible to plan a complete refurbishment of the home in one go.\nPeter King (Aereco\, Ventilation specialist)\nPeter King is a ventilation specialist with over 6 years’ experience at Aereco.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-info-night-heating-and-ventilation/
LOCATION:Room G4\, Friends Meeting House 6 Mount Street \, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, GB
CATEGORIES:Infonight
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Off-Grid Power Systems - Oct 2018
DESCRIPTION:A practical\, hands-on course in designing and building off-grid power systems.\n\n** Note venue: URBED\, M1 1HR – NOT Bridge 5 Mill\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come\, first serve basis. \n\n\nDescription: The key concepts for designing and building off-grid power systems. Discussing the value of off-grid systems\, sharing knowledge on how to build your own system to power lighting or electronic devices. \nFor: Anyone with an interest in renewable energy and generating and supplying their own power\, building off-grid power systems\, automotive or marine power applications.\nBenefit: Gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience.\nWhat you will learn:\n\nKey concepts in the supply of electricity and basic electrical theory.\nKey concepts in the design and specification of off-grid power systems.\nHow to size a basic off-grid power system involving PV panels and a battery.\nBasic specification and selection of components.\nAssembly of a basic off-grid power system with PV panels and batteries.\n\n\nExisting knowledge required: Some familiarity with basic electrical theory will aid understanding but is not required. \nTrainer: Ben Aylott\, Carbon Co-op \nWorks in the areas of energy systems\, he has a masters in Solar Energy Engineering from the European Solar Engineering School and experience in designing and building real world off-grid power systems in a variety of contexts.\nCost:\n\nMember (discounted) – £40\nNon-member  (discounted) – £50\nMember (standard) – £55\nNon-member (standard) – £70\n\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come\, first serve basis. \n** Note venue: URBED\, M1 1HR – NOT Bridge 5 Mill\nThis training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more here: carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-off-grid-power-systems-sep-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Off-Grid Power Systems - Jun 2018
DESCRIPTION:A practical\, hands-on course in designing and building off-grid power systems.\n*Note venue change\n\nDescription: The key concepts for designing and building off-grid power systems. Discussing the value of off-grid systems\, sharing knowledge on how to build your own system to power lighting or electronic devices. \nFor: Anyone with an interest in renewable energy and generating and supplying their own power\, building off-grid power systems\, automotive or marine power applications.\nBenefit: Gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience.\nWhat you will learn:\n\nKey concepts in the supply of electricity and basic electrical theory.\nKey concepts in the design and specification of off-grid power systems.\nHow to size a basic off-grid power system involving PV panels and a battery.\nBasic specification and selection of components.\nAssembly of a basic off-grid power system with PV panels and batteries.\n\n\nExisting knowledge required: Some familiarity with basic electrical theory will aid understanding but is not required. \nTrainer: Ben Aylott\, Carbon Co-op \nWorks in the areas of energy systems\, he has a masters in Solar Energy Engineering from the European Solar Engineering School and experience in designing and building real world off-grid power systems in a variety of contexts.\nCost:\n\nMember early bird – £40\nNon-member early bird – £50\nMember standard – £55\nNon-member standard – £70\n\nEarly bird rates until 26th May 2018.\nThis training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more here: carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/introduction-to-off-grid-power-systems-jun-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
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