Understanding heat and moisture in your home Description: 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, whilst avoiding unintended consequences? Want to know enough to avoid being bamboozled, but don’t want to become a specialist? Then this course is ... Read more
Improve the flood resilience and energy efficiency of your home. This bespoke session designed and delivered by Cumbria Action for Sustainability offers practical guidance on building materials and methods to choose when refurbishing a building at risk of flooding or extreme weather. Relevant for those interested in building weather resilience, dealing with damp, getting homes ... Read more
A practical, hands-on course in designing and building off-grid power systems. *Note venue change Description: 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. For: Anyone with an interest in renewable energy and ... Read more
Turn your designs into reality, learn how to procure domestic retrofit works. Thurs 28th June and 12th July 2018, 5:30pm - 21:00pm *Earlybird tickets end 31th May 2018* “Excellent course, gave me a lot of info that I didn't know I needed... made me think about how important the planning phase is and has spurred ... Read more
How can I get support for my retrofit project? Where can I get advice on electric vehicle chargers or batteries? How can I help influence action on climate change in Greater Manchester? On the morning of Saturday 30th June 2018, we'll be running a celebration event, marking the work carried out by Carbon Co-op in ... Read more
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