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March 2019
Longsight Home Energy Party!
You are invited to Equinox Housing Co-op's home improvement house party! This is a house party with a difference. Carbon Co-op members Aneaka is inviting her friends and neighbours in Longsight, Levenshulme and Burnage, to find out how we can improve our homes, making them warmer and more healthy. With the help of expert Energy Surveyor ... Read more
Find out more »April 2019
Understanding the Principles of Retrofit – April 2019
A two-part evening seminar, developing an understanding of home heat and moisture and other fundamentals Limited number of discounted tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Use code 10OFFPOR. Confused by talk of U-values and ‘breathability’ in buildings? Keen to understand how you can improve and insulate your home to make it warmer? ... Read more
Find out more »Eco-renovation for Builders
Essential skills for retrofitting energy efficiency improvements in homes Also suitable for householders Increased awareness and press coverage means there is a growing demand for eco-renovation measures from householders but a dearth of contractors in Greater Manchester to meet demand. You may have experience of insulation installations or low carbon M&E works and want to extend ... Read more
Find out more »Levenshulme: Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit – April 2019
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener. ... Read more
Find out more »A Green New Deal for Homes + Carbon Co-op AGM
With an increasing acknowledgement of the climate emergency, a Green New Deal for the UK has been proposed, but what does a Green New Deal in the UK mean for existing homes? Can it kickstart the large scale retrofit of private and social housing stock, how can we ensure all sections of society benefit from ... Read more
Find out more »Hemp and Lime insulation workshop
Join us for this one-day, hands-on training on how to use hemp and lime for insulation. Older buildings with brick or stone walls can benefit from the use of natural breathable materials for insulation. This workshop will demonstrate the use of hemp and lime, materials with fantastic eco-credentials, and show how they are used in renovation or new ... Read more
Find out more »May 2019
Bolton: Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit – May 2019
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener. ... Read more
Find out more »CPD: Ventilation Systems – Design, Installation and Demand Control
CPD on Ventilation Systems – Design, Installation and Demand Control With Peter King, Aereco Are you considering installing ventilation systems in your project or are clients and householders concerned with indoor air quality issues such as damp and mould? Whether you are undertaking energy efficiency works for a private householder, or looking to improve air ... Read more
Find out more »Navigating the Construction Industry – a Guide for Householders (Routes to Retrofit) – May 2019
Building a new home, extending or retrofitting an existing one? Taught by industry professionals, this course helps you navigate the construction industry, make the most of your budget and gaining the skills to select and manage quality contractors. A two-part evening seminar (formerly known as 'Routes to Retrofit'), this will help you turn your home ... Read more
Find out more »June 2019
Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit – June 2019
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener. ... Read more
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