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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - February 2019
DESCRIPTION:Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements\nWhat: 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.\nFor: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit\, new Carbon Co-op members\, housing association staff\, housing co-ops and landlords. \nHow you will benefit: gain a better understanding of retrofit\, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps. \nKnowledge required: None\nTrainers: Jonathan Atkinson and Aneaka Kellay\, Carbon Co-op\nCost: Free for both members and non-members\n\nThis monthly introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of the month. \n\nA Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more at carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/beginners-guide-to-retrofit-february-2019/
LOCATION:URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190125T203000
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SUMMARY:Thermography Training - 25th January 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE* thermography training with Diane Hubbard.\n*a £10 refundable deposit is required to book.  \nDue to the huge popularity of this training\, we are running an additional session. If you have booked onto the 24th January training please do not book onto this course. Thank you.\n*Correction – this training will be a thermal imaging training only – it will not include an airtightness test.*\nThis practical\, hands-on session will give you the opportunity to learn the basics of using a thermal imaging camera. \nThe session will give the benefits that thermal imaging cameras offer\, but also common pitfalls. Basic thermal imaging inside and outside buildings will be covered\, together with an introduction to the interpretation of thermal images\n\nSpaces are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment.\nLaura’s home address will be emailed to you when you book.  \nRefreshments will be available. \n\n\nDiane Hubbard\, Green Footsteps\nA mechanical engineer\, Diane’s interest in building physics arose a number of years ago with the realisation that our existing buildings are crucial to reducing our environmental impact. After the completion of her MSc at the Centre of Alternative Technology and academic publications\, she continues to increase our understanding of this field through a combination of research and project work with clients.\nWorking as Green Footsteps (greenfootsteps.co.uk)\, Diane undertakes airtightness testing\, infrared thermography and energy calculations for new buildings and those about to undergo retrofits. She is a Passivhaus Consultant\, Passivhaus Tradesperson and a Level 2 Building Thermographer.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/thermography-training-25th-january-2019/
LOCATION:Chorlton\, Chorlton\, Chorlton\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
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SUMMARY:Thermography Training - 24th January 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE* thermography training with Diane Hubbard.\n*a £10 refundable deposit is required to book.  \nThis January\, Diane Hubbard will be performing airtightness and thermography tests on Carbon Co-op member Julian’s home. She has offered it as an opportunity to provide free training to Carbon Co-op members. As a part of the event\, Julian will give a tour of his recently retrofitted home. \nThis practical\, hands-on session will give you the opportunity to learn the basics of using a thermal imaging camera and also see an airtightness test in combination with thermal imaging.\nThe session will give the benefits that thermal imaging cameras offer\, but also common pitfalls and allow you to examine a home under airtightness test conditions. Basic thermal imaging inside and outside buildings will be covered\, together with an introduction to the interpretation of thermal images\n\nSpaces are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment.\nJulian’s home address will be emailed to you when you book.  \nRefreshments will be available. \n\n\nDiane Hubbard\, Green Footsteps\nA mechanical engineer\, Diane’s interest in building physics arose a number of years ago with the realisation that our existing buildings are crucial to reducing our environmental impact. After the completion of her MSc at the Centre of Alternative Technology and academic publications\, she continues to increase our understanding of this field through a combination of research and project work with clients.\nWorking as Green Footsteps (greenfootsteps.co.uk)\, Diane undertakes airtightness testing\, infrared thermography and energy calculations for new buildings and those about to undergo retrofits. She is a Passivhaus Consultant\, Passivhaus Tradesperson and a Level 2 Building Thermographer.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/thermography-training/
LOCATION:Didsbury\, Didsbury\, Didsbury\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190119T133000
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SUMMARY:Carbon Co-op Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet\, Socialise\, Learn! \nThis January we will be holding our member social on a Saturday morning in Heaton Moor.  Members will be sharing stories on their energy efficiency retrofits. And we’ll be laying on food and refreshments! \nAs well as the chance to meet people and exchange knowledge\, we’ll be sharing the findings from our most recent Carbon Co-op members survey – finding out what kind of people retrofit their homes\, how their budgets stack up and who they talk about to share their stories and knowledge. This is all part of our People Powered Retrofit project: https://carbon.coop/blog/jonathan/what-does-people-powered-retrofit-look \nThere will be lots of time to socialise and a buffet lunch will be provided. \nBooking essential!\n\nMORE INFORMATION\nTravel\n4 mins walk from Heaton Chapel Station\, which is 9 mins from Manchester Piccadilly on the train. \nOn street parking nearby. \nAccessibility \nOne step into the venue\, accessible toilets. \nFamilies welcome \nWe will have some activities for children however there will also be presentations taking place. 
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-social/
LOCATION:Thom’s Bar\, 54 Heaton Moor Road\, Stockport\, SK4 4NZ\, Stockport\, SK4 4NZ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190116T193000
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CREATED:20181205T130846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T170410Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - January 2019
DESCRIPTION:Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements\nWhat: 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.\nFor: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit\, new Carbon Co-op members\, housing association staff\, housing co-ops and landlords. \nHow you will benefit: gain a better understanding of retrofit\, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps. \nKnowledge required: None\nTrainers: Jonathan Atkinson and Aneaka Kellay\, Carbon Co-op\nCost: Free for both members and non-members\n\nThis monthly introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of the month. \n\nA Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more at carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/beginners-guide-to-retrofit-january-2019/
LOCATION:URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181227T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180830T135008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T185705Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Co-op Retrofit Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This is a chance for a friendly and informal catch up with other Carbon Co-op members. An opportunity to talk about your retrofit project with others who are also keen to share ideas and experience. Please RSPV!
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-retrofit-meetup-4/
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20181011T162537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T130845Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181129T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180830T135008Z
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SUMMARY:Trip to Lloyd's home - part way through retrofit works!
DESCRIPTION:This November we will visit Lloyd’s home in Heald Green (South Manchester). Lloyd has been retrofitting his home over the last year\, having taken his house apart\, he has almost put it back together again! This is a great time to visit as still visible when we visit will be: \n– External Wall Insulation– Internal Wall Insulation (wood-fibre and PIR)– Window detailing– Floor insulation \nA great opportunity to speak to with Lloyd about what he has done and why. We will take our thermal imaging camera and have a look at how well the house is retaining heat! \n*Travel*Nearest station: Heald Green.Lloyd’s home is a 20 min walk or short taxi ride from the station.Aneaka will be catching the 17:34 train from Manchester Piccadilly and catching a taxi at the other end. \nIf you are making your own way there please contact Aneaka for the address. aneaka@carbon.coop \nLimited spaces\, please RSPV (http://meetu.ps/c/31QrX/zdQJQ/f)!
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-retrofit-meetup-3/
LOCATION:Lloyd’s house\, Cheadle\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180904T131020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T161244Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - Nov 2018
DESCRIPTION:Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements\nWhat: 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.\nFor: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit\, new Carbon Co-op members\, housing association staff\, housing co-ops and landlords. \nHow you will benefit: gain a better understanding of retrofit\, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps. \nKnowledge required: None\nTrainers: Jonathan Atkinson and Aneaka Kellay\, Carbon Co-op\nCost: Free for both members and non-members\n\nThis bi-monthly introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of every other month. See below for 2017/8 dates:\n13th Sept 20178th Nov 201710th Jan 201814th Mar 20189th May 2018– summer break – 12th Sep 201814th Nov 2018\n\nA Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more at carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/beginners-guide-to-retrofit-nov-2018/
LOCATION:URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180820T190718Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Retrofit for Homeowners - Nov 2018
DESCRIPTION:Understand retrofit theory\, learn practical skills and how to manage risk\n\n“The course exceeded my expectation by miles! Gained so much knowledge. Really good structure\, especially learning the theory before the practical parts. Really in-depth teaching\, especially around risks involved.” – Participant 2016\n\nDescription: This 3 day course tackles the key areas of fabric upgrades applicable to most homes. Includes airtightness works and insulation\, covering basic measures such as draft-proofing\, moving on to more advanced subjects such as floor and wall insulation. The focus is on teaching principles through practical examples.\nFor: Homeowners who want to carry out some or all of their own improvements. Handy-people interested in learning more about retrofit.\nBenefit: Gain practical knowledge and confidence to undertake home improvements with an understanding of potential risks and how to mitigate them.\nWhat you will learn:\n\nWhat is a thermal bridge and why do they matter?\nPractical hands-on skills\nLearn the right tools for the right job\nDelivering results on a budget\nAirtightness and draught-proofing techniques and materials\nUnderfloor\, wall and loft insulation\n\n\n\nKnowledge required: No DIY experience required or previous knowledge needed.  \nTrainer: Dan Chaplin\, Think Building Energy\nHas more than 10 years of experience in domestic refurbishment and retrofit\, with a proven track record of delivering quality\, award winning buildings. Having worked in a variety of roles\, from operational site work through to project management and technical specification he has strong insight into all aspects of the subject. Dan has a particular interest in the risks that exist around retrofit and has worked with Leeds Beckett University on this. \nDates+times:\n10th\, 11th and 24th November 2018\n9:30am – 4:30pm every day. \nCost:\n\nMember early bird – £240\nNon-member early bird – £300\nMember standard – £280\nNon-member standard – £350\n\n**Early bird rates until 10th Oct 2018**\nBursaries available\, email info@carbon.coop for more. \n\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/diy-retrofit-for-homeowners-nov-2018/
LOCATION:TBC\, Central Manchester/Salford\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181108T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181115T203000
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SUMMARY:Principles of Retrofit - November 2018
DESCRIPTION:Two-part evening seminar on understanding heat and moisture in your home\n*Thursday 8th and 15th November\, 5:30pm – 8:30pm*\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come\, first served basis. \nDescription: 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 for you.\nFor: Householders planning refurbishment works who would like to develop a better understanding of basic technical principles in energy efficiency and retrofit.\nBenefit: Will help you to decipher some of the language used by professionals\, and better understand the key considerations in ensuring a successful retrofit.\nWhat you will learn:\n\nHeat transfer mechanisms and U-values.\nProperties and application of insulation\, thermal mass\, air-tightness\, and ‘breathability’.\nUnderstand key performance risks – cold bridging\, leaks\, indoor air quality and moisture.\nSpecification concerns – context and criteria.\n\nExisting knowledge required: None\nTrainer: Marianne Heaslip\, URBED\nA chartered architect with interests in urban design\, sustainability and participative design. She holds an MSc in Advanced Environment and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology\, and is a Certified Passive House Designer. She worked on pioneering TSB ‘Retrofit for the Future’ projects with the lessons learned through this work applied in her role on the Carbon Coop’s retrofit ‘Community Green Deal’ programme.\n \nDetails\nCourse dates: Thursday 8th and 15th November 2018\nTime: 5:30 – 8:30pm\nWhere: URBED\, M1 1HR\nCost:\n\nMember (discounted) – £40\nNon-Member (discounted) – £55\nMember (standard) – £50\nNon member (standard) – £70 \n\nLimited number of discounted tickets available. First come\, first served!\nFood and refreshments will be provided. 
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/principles-of-retrofit-november-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR`\, Manchester\, M1 1HR`\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181108T203000
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SUMMARY:EcoHome Lab: Monthly meetup and skill share
DESCRIPTION:——————————————————————————— \nNow in our regular monthly slot – every second Thursday of the month at MadLab (https://madlab.org.uk/). 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. \nThis is a CarbonCo-op (https://carbon.coop/) initiative working close together with OpenEnergyMonitor (https://openenergymonitor.org). \n \n \nTopics will 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 \nWho 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• There will be open space for small groups to focus on adding new sensors or hacking the user interface\, there will always be a ‘newbies’ group for people interested in finding out more.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ecohome-lab-monthly-meetup-and-skill-share-3/
LOCATION:Plant NOMA\, Redfern Street\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:EcoHome Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181107T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180508T145240Z
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SUMMARY:Ventilation for Retrofit - Nov 2018
DESCRIPTION:Making sure your home stays healthy as you improve its energy efficiency. \n** Note venue: URBED\, M1 1HR – NOT Bridge 5 Mill\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come\, first served basis. \n\nCourse Description: A two hour session that will explain why planned ventilation is an important consideration in any refurbishment project\, the different ventilation strategies available and their pros and cons\, and some of the technologies involved\, and its relationship with draught-proofing and insulation.\n\nFor: Householders planning a retrofit project\, either staged or all in one go.\n\nBenefit: Integrate ventilation planning in to your retrofit project to maintain a healthy breathable atmosphere and avoid damp and cold issues. \n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nWhat is good air indoor quality\, and how does it relate to individual and building health.\nWhy proper ventilation is important.\nWhat the building regulations say – in brief.\nWhat different retrofit ventilation strategies are available.\nWhat the pros and cons of different strategies are in retrofit.\nSome of the technologies involved.\n\n\nExisting knowledge required: None\n\nTrainer: Marianne Heaslip\, URBED\nA chartered architect with interests in urban design\, sustainability and participative design. She holds an MSc in Advanced Environment and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology\, and is a Certified Passive House Designer. She worked on pioneering TSB ‘Retrofit for the Future’ projects with the lessons learned through this work applied in her role on the Carbon Coop’s retrofit ‘Community Green Deal’ programme.\n\nCost:\n\nMember (discounted) – £16\nNon-member (discounted) – £20\nMember (standard) – £24\nNon-member (standard) – £30\n\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come\, first served basis. \nVentilation for Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more here: carbon.coop/training
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ventilation-for-retrofit-nov-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181027T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185257
CREATED:20180508T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T134910Z
UID:1283-1540632600-1540641600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Draught-proofing for homeowners - Oct 2018
DESCRIPTION:Make low cost improvements to keep your home warmer.\n** Note venue: URBED\, M1 1HR – NOT Bridge 5 Mill\nA limited number of discounted tickets available.\nDescription: Covers the basics of how heat is lost in a home before focusing on draught-proofing. Looks at typical areas where homes leak heat and techniques for making improvements. Looks at the risks and issues around moisture management and ventilation. \nFor: Homeowners\, renters and students.\nBenefit: Gain knowledge and understand techniques for making improvements on a budget. A useful step in making first stage improvements. \nWhat you will learn:\n\nHow heat is lost in a home\nWhere to find leaks\nTechniques and methods to draught-proof\n\nKnowledge required: None\nTrainer: Aneaka Kellay\nHas over ten years of experience working in environmental organisations\, co-operatives and has a masters in Environmental Politics. She is experienced in hosting workshops\, facilitation and community engagement. Aneaka is currently working to maintain and grow Carbon Co-op’s community of peer learning and support. \nThis workshop has been developed with the support of CAfS (Cumbria Action for Sustainability). \nCost:\n\nMember early bird – £6\nNon-member early bird – £10\nMember standard – £14\nNon-member standard – £20\n\n\nBursaries available\, email info@carbon.coop for more. \n\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/draught-proofing-for-homeowners-oct-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:1904-1540490400-1540495800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Carbon Co-op Retrofit Meetup - Home electrification
DESCRIPTION:Come and discuss your experiences and questions about home electrification. Have you changed over from gas to electric heating and/or cooking as part of your retrofit\, or got an electric car charger? Or have you thought about doing so\, to get away from fossil fuel gas and petrol? Come and share your experiences with other members\, and ask any questions you have been mulling over\, including the challenges of making these changes in your home\, and what you think about the implications for the wider electricity system. Is electrification the way forward\, or should we be focusing on green alternatives to natural gas\, e.g. hydrogen and biogas? \nCheck out our video about changes in the UK energy system for some warm-up thought provocation:Please RSPV (http://meetu.ps/c/31QrX/zdQJQ/f)!
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-retrofit-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Leaf\, 113–115 Portland Street\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T155644Z
UID:1279-1540029600-1540051200@carbon.coop
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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UID:1919-1539279000-1539289800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:EcoHome Lab: Monthly meetup and skill share
DESCRIPTION:——————————————————————————— \nNow in our regular monthly slot – every second Thursday of the month at MadLab (https://madlab.org.uk/). 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. \nThis is a CarbonCo-op (https://carbon.coop/) initiative working close together with OpenEnergyMonitor (https://openenergymonitor.org). \n \n \nTopics will 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 \nWho 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• There will be open space for small groups to focus on adding new sensors or hacking the user interface\, there will always be a ‘newbies’ group for people interested in finding out more.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ecohome-lab-monthly-meetup-and-skill-share-2/
LOCATION:Plant NOMA\, Redfern Street\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:EcoHome Lab
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T141645Z
UID:1281-1538818200-1539435600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Routes to Retrofit - Oct 2018
DESCRIPTION:Turn your designs into reality\, learn how to procure domestic retrofit works.\nSat 6th and 13th October 2018\, 9:30am – 1pm.\nLimited number of discounted tickets available on a first come first serve basis. \n** Note venue: URBED\, M1 1HR – NOT Bridge 5 Mill\n“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 me on to learn more.” – Participant 2017\nLooking for a retrofit contractor\, architect or professional? This course shows you how. \nDescription: This ever popular course\, taught by experienced industry professionals\, supports you to navigate the construction industry\, make the most out of your budget\, learn to be a discerning customer and how to be a good client.\nFor: Householders already aware of what improvements they require\, seeking to commission retrofit architects and contractors. Ideal next step after a My Home Energy Planner assessment.\nBenefit: Gain an understanding of the importance of the planning phase and common problems you may encounter. Fnd the right retrofit contractor at the right price.What you will learn:\n\nTo considering objectives\, priorities and getting the best result.
\nBalancing time\, cost and quality
\nRegulations\, approvals\, and consents
\nWhich ‘professionals’ are needed – selection and appointment
\nSelecting and appointing builders and using contracts
\nExamining common pitfalls and avoiding them
\nGetting the most for the resources you have available
\nExchanging ideas and energy with like-minded people – & sharing the pain!
\n\nKnowledge required: Understanding of retrofit basics\, an understanding of your retrofit improvements*Trainers: Marianne Heaslip\, URBED and Bill Taylor\, Taylor Armitt Consulting.\n\nRoutes To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme\, see more here: carbon.coop/training\n\n*NB the course is for householders who are already aware of what improvements they require and are looking to take things to the next step\, i.e. commission contractors etc. If you are unsure of what needs to be done to make your house energy efficient please commission a Carbon Co-op whole house assessment. Equally\, these seminars are not for suppliers or contractors or professionals who offer services in retrofit design and delivery – householders are attending these seminars in order to receive impartial advice not sales pitches and we are happy to separately offer CPD services for professionals. \n__________________________________________\nSEMINAR CONTENT IN DETAIL\nSession 1\n\nYour brief: Understanding and clarifying your aims\, priorities\, budget\, programme and scope of works and expectations. \nYour team: Overview of who might be involved in your project and when\, and importance of clear communication. \nImportance of the existing condition: Understanding where you’re starting from. \nFunding Options: What’s available\, possible combinations and restrictions. \nTime\, Cost and Quality: Getting the balance right and understanding the risks\, and mitigating the energy efficiency ‘performance gap’. \nRegulations and approvals: What you need to consider – planning\, building regulations\, party walls\, health and safety etc. – and where responsibility lies.   \n\nSession 2 \n\nAppointing Professionals: \n\nunderstanding what advice you need\n\n\nrange of different building professionals and their differing roles and responsibilities\nexamining quotes\nforms of agreement\nquality control \ncommunications\n\n\nChoosing and appointing builders and contractors: \n\nAppropriateness for scope and type of work\nculture and communication – information required\ntender and selection processes \naftercare\n\n\n\n\nScheduling works: Whole house vs step-by-step\, thinking about packages of works.\n\n\nContracts: \n\nForms of contract including overview of ‘traditional’ vs ‘contractor design’ \nRisk management – dealing with ‘unforeseen extras’ \nDefects\, warranties and aftercare\n\n\n\n \nTrainer bios:\nMarianne Heaslip\, URBED marianne@urbed.coop\, @marianneheaslip\nMarianne is a chartered architect with interests in urban design\, sustainability and participative design. She holds an MSc in Advanced Environment and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology\, and is a Certified Passive House Designer. Marianne has experience in both new build and retrofit projects at a range of scales\, with a particular focus on low-energy and sustainable design. She worked on two of the pioneering TSB ‘Retrofit for the Future’ projects with the lessons learned through this work applied in her role on the Carbon Coop’s retrofit ‘Community Green Deal’ programme. She is currently working on a number of retrofit and refurbishment projects across the North West – including as a member of Terrace 21 cooperative in Granby\, Liverpool\, where she plans to live. \nBill Taylor – MD of Taylor Armitt Consulting bill@taconsulting.org\nBill is the MD of Taylor Armitt Consulting and has been working in affordable housing for over 30 years. With qualifications in Town & Country Planning and Housing Policy\, he has held development and asset management roles to Director level in several housing associations\, where he developed an interest in co-operative housing and social enterprise. He formed his own consultancy in 2009. Bill focuses on enabling energy efficient improvement of housing\, advising companies on business strategy and tendering\, issues around Corporate and Social Responsibility\, and adding and demonstrating Social Value. Bill has worked extensively with Fusion21 (a social enterprise he helped to establish in 2001)\, developing of their ‘retrofit’ offer for social housing and the wider market. This provides procurement frameworks and client advice on funding\, energy efficiency and resident involvement. It adopts Fusion21’s proven training and employment model to encourage clients and the supply chain to develop the workforce that will deliver retrofit into the future. Bill is a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor and a Green Deal Advisor. Bill also advises housing associations on development issues\, from strategy and policy though to processes and delivery. He also assists housing associations\, consultants and contractors with procurement issues. His work in social audit involves advising on delivering\, measuring and reporting on ‘social value added’ and he is a Social Accountant and Auditor with the Social Audit Network.\n\nCarbon Co-op carbon.coop\, @CarbonCoop\nCarbon Co-op is a community benefit society made up of householder members seeking to make radical reductions in their household energy usage.Membership costs £35/year\, for more details and to apply visit: https://carbon.coop/user/register
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/routes-to-retrofit-oct-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:1751-1538303400-1538307000@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Lorenza and Paul - Green Open Home - 2018
DESCRIPTION:Lorenza and Paul are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nThis home is unique in taking a staged approach to retrofit. Lorenza and Paul have balanced raising a young child and limited time and money\, with their desire to improve their home.\nWatch a short video about this home: https://vimeo.com/142238564\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\nRoof fully insulated (2010)\nNew highly efficient Worcester combi boiler (installed 2009)\nCavity insulation with Manchester City Council scheme (2010)\nRigid Insulation behind external wall timber panelling\, front and back (2010)\nFSC insulated external doors (2014)\nFSC timber triple glazed windows\, tilt and turn (2014)\nConscious change and monitoring of occupants’ behaviour\n\nLorenza and Paul think you should visit their home because:\nOur home is a 1960s midterrace\, 2bed. We have been approaching and implementing a staged retrofit since 2009\, doing work when we have available funds. The measures we have implemented are making a real change to energy savings (money and carbon)\, so doing a retrofit over a period of time without an initial large lump sum of money is possible. \nTourSunday 30th September\, 10:30am\n*Booking essential\, please don’t drop in*\n\nAccessibility and travel\n\nLevenshulme train station (10min walk)\, various bus stops few minutes walk away\nParking on street\nAccessibility: A number of stairs to the living space.\n\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/lorenza-and-paul-green-open-home-2018/
LOCATION:M19 On request
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1683-1538301600-1538323200@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Kit Knowles - Green Open Home Tour 2018
DESCRIPTION:Kit Knowles is opening his home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nThis home will be the first Passive House Plus retrofit in the UK and Europe. In addition to Passive House\, further self imposed restrictions highlight the exemplary and innovative nature of the project. This will be the first passive house with stained glass\, the first with petrochemical free building fabric\, the first with EMF (Electromagnetic Field) free design! With conservation and enhancement of the original architecture and architectural features at its heart\, design life of all components set at 25 years or above and inherent breathability designed into every external wall\, floor and roof this is a truly unique dwelling.\nFor more about this property visit: www.ecospheric.co.uk/zetland\n\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\n2.5 artic lorry loads of wood fiber and cellulose (recycled newspaper)\nDevelopment of new blown insulation application techniques for retrofit projects.\nTriple glazed passivhaus units\, stained glass windows and doors\nLED lighting throughout house (strip and filament LED)\,\nAppliances with a minimum A++ energy rating\nCentral heating free design (post heater only)\nMixergy tank technology with novel thermocline control\, powered by excess PV electricity\n10kW Photovoltaic Thermal System \, DiBT accredited efficient Log Burning Stove\nMVHR – Paul Novus 300\nFlow restricted aerated taps and showers throughout and grey water recycling toilets\nLime plaster/render\, Timber frame hybrid construction\, copper/brass/lead\, breathable magnesium construction boards\, Intello beating Siga intelligent building membrane and tapes\nDraught free\, damp free\, constant temperature\, controlled humidity\nRetained existing fabric\, no extensions added in the name of carbon reduction.\nFull conservation approach to restore Victorian feel.\n\n\nKit think’s you should visit his home because:\nVisit the UK’s most energy-efficient Victorian home! The Zetland Road Passive Homes will be the first certified passive house plus retrofits in Europe. These luxurious homes are the epitome of sustainability and heritage conservation.\n\nTours\nSunday 30th September:\n\n10am – 1pm    Open drop in\n1pm – 4pm       Open drop in\n\n\n\nEstimated Energy SavingsSpace Heating: Total heating demand per year 2353 kWh per year according to PHPP calculation. This is to be satisfied using a combination of wood burning stove and excess PV electricity to the post heater.Electricity: PHPP calculation suggests 2038 kWh per year. Part grid part PV suppliedHot Water: 1930 kWh per year. Part grid part PV suppliedWater: No calculation available on PHPP. Using averages @ 125l/person per day and PHPP occupancy of 3.05 gives 140 cubics per year @ £1.87 per cubic. Standing charge per year £40 and highway drainage £102. Sewerage @£1.23 per cubic. Total estimate: £576Council tax Band D = £1566.79PV generation is 4275 kWh per year: FIT will pay £167 per year and with a 20% export an additional £28. Assuming an 80% utilisation factor for the PV = 3420kWh per year.Biomass costs ~£80 per cubic unstacked logs with 2600kWh = 3.85p/kWh @ 75% efficiency. Assume 1 cubic of logs are burnt per year\, total remaining heating demand is 403kWh per year.Tonik energy 100% renewable tariff costs £73 per year standing charge and 12.68p per kWh.Total Electricity bill including standing charge\, FIT\, export\, PV direct consumption and biomass for household electric\, hot water and space heating = £0Total Energy bill = £80 for biomass. In reality 1 cubic of timber per year could easily be sourced for free!\n\nAccessibility and travel\nNearest public transport: The Zetland Road Passive Homes can be easily reached by public transport. They are a 5 minute walk from the nearest tram and bus stop.By tram: Get out at the Chorlton Metrolink tram stop. Cross Wilbraham Road and walk down Corkland Road. Turn right onto Zetland Road. The Zetland Passive Homes are on the right side.By bus: Take the #85 bus to the corner of Wilbraham and Corkland Roads\, outside Morrisons. Walk down Corkland Road and turn right onto Zetland Road.By car: There is limited street parking outside the homes.Accessibility issues:\nThere are stairs to enter the property and 3 flights of stairs accessible within the property. The hallways and stairs may be crowded at times. Those with mobility restrictions may find it difficult to traverse:\n\nTo visit other eco-homes open on the 29th and 30th September\, visit  http://carboncoop.greenopenhomes.net/ \n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/kit-knowles-green-open-home-tour-2018/
LOCATION:Chorlton\, Manchester\, M21 8TH\, Manchester\, M21 8TH\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1708-1538226000-1538326800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:John and Pauline - Green Open Homes 2018
DESCRIPTION:John and Pauline are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nVisit this inspiring eco-home that has pulled out all the stops to become as energy efficient and future proof as possible. This EnerPHit conversion has achieved very high energy savings with an estimated saving of 90% on gas bills. \n\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\nEnerPHit conversion includes insulated concrete floor\, cavity wall\, ext wall & loft insulation\nTriple Glazing\nLighting systems and electrical appliances – LEDs + induction hob\nVaillant condensing boiler + micro-bore pipes to hot taps to reduce heat-loss from “dead legs.”\nBrink Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery + recovery of 85% heat from exhaust gases\nConsumer unit with expansion capability for future PV\nHigher capacity gutters + down-pipes + water butts + soak-aways\nTimber windows\, doors\, architraves\, skirting & window boards\nGood air-tightness to meet EnerPHit requirement.\n\n\nJohn and Pauline think you should visit their home because: \nOur house was a typical 1930s\, semi-detached\, ex-council house that had had the wrong things done in the wrong order to it since the last tenant bought it. The 1930s was a peak house-building period\, so many people could copy what we did or do better. We will help other people who wish to do something similar.\n\nTours\n\nSaturday 29th September bus tour  – book separately here\nSunday 30th September tours available 2 – 5 pm\n\n\nAccessibility and travel\n\nNearest public transport: Radclliffe & Whitefield tram stations; 98 bus stops at the end of Hollinhurst Road\nParking: Yes\, but limited. We are near the end of a cul de sac.\nAccessibility: Door is 7 steps up from the pavement.\n\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/john-and-pauline-green-open-homes-2018/
LOCATION:Uplands Avenue\, Radcliffe\, M26 1LT\, Radcliffe\, M26 1LT\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1673-1538222400-1538319600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Andy and Sue - Green Open Home Tour 2018
DESCRIPTION:Andy and Sue are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018. \nBank Nook is an idilic site and an inspiring project – it’s well worth a visit!\nAndy and Sue have been creating a sustainable\, comfortable and beautiful home for over 40 years. They have thought carefully about how to use the natural resources on their land to create energy and keep warm! They have taken care of the natural environment\, managed water\, solar and land resources while maintaining a low carbon foorprint and increasing biodiversity.\nAndy is a fountain of knowledge and always happy to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability. More recently he has learnt lots about managing water resources due to the summer drought. \nBank Nook is a detached 1750 stone built cottage\, 250 metres high on West Pennine Hills\, 115 sq metres. \nSee more about the project on this video: Andy Hamilton – 38 Years in to a 40 Year Project\nTimeline\n\n1977-1979 2000 trees planted. Now yielding over a ton of firewood each year and rich ecology. Natural water supply developed. Improved 1994 and 2013.\n1977-1995 Insulation on East side of the house\, Conservatory built on south side for solar gain\, etc\n1995 Installed water source Heat Pump with underfloor heating beneath stone flags\n2009 Highly insulated extension built on North side\n2010 Installed Air Source Heat Pump (£6\,000 approx)\n2011 Installed PV panels on purpose built shed with integrated Greenhouse\n2012 – 14 Pavadentro and Hemp Lime insulation installed on West Side (£6\,000 for 30 sq metres).\n\nNow close to carbon neutral for heating if 2\,000 kWhrs from PV panels taken into consideration. Performance of Heat Pump measured by Mitsubishi\, as Bank Nook is a Mitsubishi test site. Full details in paper\, and presentation by Andy Hamilton\, and energy audit by Nick Parsons.\n\nTours:\nSunday 30th September – drop in open all day. Please let Andy know when you plan to arrive via the booking form. \n\nTravel information\nFind detailed travel instructions here.\nAccessibility\nThis home is not wheelchair accessible.\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/andy-and-sue-green-open-home-tour-2018/
LOCATION:Bank Nook\, Fish Rake Lane\, Rossendale\, Lancs\, BB4 7AH
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1670-1538218800-1538323200@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Monica and Alan - Green Open Home Tour 2018
DESCRIPTION:Monica and Alan are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nAfter lots of hard work Monica and Alan have just completed a full eco-refurbishment of their home. They’ve made it more thermally efficient\, comfortable\, healthy and have reduced their carbon footprint.\nTo find out more about how Monica and Alan planned their retrofit\, found contractors and managed issues along the way see our report from a member social in which Alan spoke.  \n\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\nCavity wall insulation\, loft insulation\, room-in-roof insulation\nTriple glazing throughout (Green Building Store windows and doors). Unheated orangery on south side is double glazed.\nLED lighting throughout\, AA or AAA rated appliances in kitchen\nCombi boiler\nRenewables heat and electricity\nSolar PV 3.75 kW on south facing roof\nKitchen fronts made in spalted beech by cabinet maker using local timber purchased from local social enterprise TreeStation – a Chorlton tree – with the cabinets made from 0% formaldehyde MDF veneered in beech. Worksurface 100% recycled glass\, semitransparent. Paints throughout the house are Lakeland\, which is zero VOC and organic\nnew room thermostat\, all low temperature radiators downstairs so boiler can run at lower temperature\, thermostatic radiator valves on all radiators\n\n\nMonica and Alan think you should visit their home because:\nWe have a beautiful handcrafted kitchen\, showing sustainable use of materials.We can talk about what we did and why and also what we did not do and why (eg external or internal wall insulation)\n\nTours\nSaturday 29th September:\n\n11am – drop in\n1pm-2:30pm – bus tour visit book here\n3pm – drop in \n\nSunday 30th September:\n\n11am – drop in\n1pm – drop in\n3pm – drop in\n\n\nAccessibility and travel\n\nWheelchair access: 1 step up to house at the front\, level access at rear\nNearest public transport: Oxford Road corridor – 50 or so buses an hour\nParking on street or near by?    Yes\, plenty\nFull address will be sent once booked. \n\n\nTo visit other eco-homes open on the 29th and 30th September\, visit  http://carboncoop.greenopenhomes.net/ \n\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/monica-and-alan-green-open-home-tour-2018/
LOCATION:Rusholme\, Manchester\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1644-1538217000-1538241300@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Green Open Homes Tour - September 2018
DESCRIPTION:Visit inspiring eco-homes!\nFREE\nThis bus tour is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nJoin us for an inspiring day of eco-home visits\, meet and speak to people who’ve retrofitted their homes and find out what’s possible. \nWe will start the day in th Yard Theatre for a Carbon Co-op workshop: Beginner’s Guide to Retrofit. Aneaka Kellay and Jonathan Atkinson will explore what we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit. We will explore basic ideas and concepts\, and help you think through questions to consider when visiting eco-homes on the bus tour.\nWe will provide a free lunch and then head off on the tour!\nThe bus trip will stop at two Carbon Co-op member homes:\nAlan and Monica\nAlan and Monica have just completed a full refurbishment of their house which has included a number of measures to reduce energy consumption\, make the house more thermally efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. They have employed experienced contractors\, but not ones that are specialists in those particular areas. After a lot of consideration Alan and Monica decided not to go for EWI or MVHR and this was based on positive decisions around their home use patterns and desires\, rather than due to finance.\nJohn and Pauline\nJohn and Pauline have retrofitted their 1930’s semi to EnerPHit standards\, with very high levels of airtightness\, EWI\, triple glazing and MVHR. A driving concern has been the creation of a demonstration project to tackle climate change in old houses\, and to convert the house to make it suitable for their retirement. They will continue to record energy usages\, temperature and humidity and will make the data available to interested parties.\nBoth homes were the subject of a Carbon Co-op social in October 2017. See here for an audio recording and presentations here: https://carbon.coop/blog/aneaka/tale-three-retrofits\n\nDetails\nWHAT\nIntroductory workshop + Eco-home bus tour\nWHEN\nSaturday 29th Septembr 2018\n**Updated agenda**\n10:30 – 11:30  Workshop: Beginners Guide to Retrofit\n11:30 – 12:10 FREE brunch \n12:20 – 17:00 Eco-home Bus Tour\nCome along for the whole day or just the bus tour.\nWHERE\nWorkshop: The Yard Theatre\, Work for Change\, Hulme.\nBus tour: Meet outside The Yard Theatre at 12:30 pm\nCOST\nFree\, spaces limited so book early to avoid disappointment.\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/green-open-homes-tour-september-2018/
LOCATION:The Yard\, Work For Change 41 Old Birley Street\, Manchester\, M15 5RF\, Manchester\, M15 5RF\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1705-1538215200-1538319600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Sarah and Charlie - Green Open Homes 2018
DESCRIPTION:Sarah and Charlie are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\n \nThis Victorian semi has been retrofitted to deomstrate the energy saving potential of simple\, effective improvements. \n\nSarah and Charlie have reduced the carbon emissions of this house by 85% by installing insulation to walls\, floors and roof\, triple glazing and draught proofing the sash windows and fitting a heating system that combines solar thermal with a log burning biomass boiler. Sustainable materials have been a priority\, including the most durable and eventually recyclable kitchen they could design. More info here: http://superhome.red.coop\n\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\ndraught proofing\nexternal wall insulation\, internal wall insulation\, floor insulation\nnew triple glazed / draught proofed sashes / secondary glazing\nlow energy lighting systems and electrical appliances\nrenewable heating – biomass log burner / solar thermal\nsustainable building materials used\n\n \nSarah and Charlie think you should visit their home because:We have lots of practical suggestions for insulating an old property\, with measures installed over the last decade. We want to encourage as many visitors as possible!\nEnergy saving:Old Superhome SAP assessment 81%\nTours\n\nSaturday 29th September tours at 11 am and 3 pm\nSunday 30th September tour at 2 pm.\n\n \nAccessibility and travel\n\nNearest public transport: 85 or 86 bus\, Chorlton Tram\nParking on street\nAccessibility issues: 3 steps to front door\, stairs inside house but will help you get around as much as possible\n\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/sarah-and-charlie-green-open-homes-2018/
LOCATION:Corkland Road Chorlton\, Manchester\, M21 8UP\, Manchester\, M21 8UP\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1701-1538215200-1538240400@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Ruth Shepherd - Green Open Homes 2018
DESCRIPTION:Ruth is opening her home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nRuth Shepherd’s Mid terrace 1880s was cold and draughty before she decided she wanted to make home improvements. She’d lived in the house 10 years before making major changes in 2013. During the 5 years before\, She had had double glazing and composite front and back doors installed. The cavity wall in the 1970s bathroom extension had also been done then. It was looking over the Eco house at Miles Platting and then visiting SuperHome owner Eric Fewster (see Hersey St\, Salford) that made her determined get her house revamped. The work was carried out by Eric (www.ColdProof.co.uk) and Bob Hope of Expert Home Extensions (www.experthomeextensions.co.uk).\nSee more here: www.coldproof.co.uk\n \nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\nCondensing boiler\nDouble Glazing\nDraught-proofing\nFloor Insulation\nInternal Wall Insulation\nLoft Insulation\nLow Energy Lighting\nMechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery\nWater Saving Devices\n\n \nRuth thinks you should visit her home because:\nThis is a small\, terraced property i.e. you don’t have to have a big place to make improvements!ToursSaturday 29th September\, 10am – 4pm – tours on the hour  (except 1pm)\nAccessibility and travel\n\nNearest public transport: Mauldeth Road rail station\, buses 25\, 50\, 178\, 179\nParking: Not brilliant but use Co-op carpark! \nAccessibility: Steep\, narrow stairs and step at front door\n\n\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ruth-shepard-green-open-homes-2018/
LOCATION:St George’s Road\, Ladybarn\, Manchester\, M14 6SZ\, Manchester\, M14 6SZ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1680-1538215200-1538236800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Cordata Housing Co-operative - Green Open Homes 2018
DESCRIPTION:Cordata Housing Co-operative are opening their home as a part of Carbon Co-op’s Green Open Homes Weekend\, 29th and 30th September 2018.\nThe house is unique in that it is occupied by a registered co-operative group of 6 people\, the purchase and refurbishment funded with a mortgage from Ecology Building Society\, proving the viability of developing low energy house refurbishments for groups of people on a rental basis.\nThe historic building fabric was treated sensitively when designing the refurbishment programme\, and the needs of the housing co-op and its members were taken into account.\nhttp://withington.coopliving.net/\nEnergy efficiency measures installed:\n\nComplete envelope insulation: double thickness roof\, underfloor\, external and internal walls\,\nDouble glazed sashes + encapsulated original stained glass\nLED lights + Eco washing machine and drying cabinet\nHigh spec heating – Separate floor-by-floor system\nSolar hot water tank heating\nSolar PV 2.4Kw\n3000 litre rainwater tank for toilet flushing + low flow rate taps\nRecycled wood fibre external insulation\nLeased by a co-operative committed to low waste and shared resources\n\nCordata think you should visit their home because:We believe we make a larger overall energy saving\, because 6 people live there. We also made use of almost every energy saving method available at the time of the refurbishment\, whilst preserving the character of the house. We think we are one of only a few ( or possibly the only) multiple occupancy houses in the country that have had a complete eco refurbishment from the ground up.Energy saving:\nAbout 40-50% less than an equivalent houseToursSaturday 29th September\, 10am – 4pm – tours on the hour  Please book!\nAccessibility and travel\n\nNearest public transport: buses to Palatine Road\, Burton Road tram\nParking on street: free at weekends\nAccessibility issues: steps at front and rear\n\nMany thanks to Ecology Building Society for supporting this event.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/cordata-housing-co-operative-green-open-homes-2018/
LOCATION:Cordata Housing Co-operative\, Everett Road Withington\, Manchester\, M20 3EA\, Manchester\, M20 3EA\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1711-1538179200-1538351999@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Green Open Homes Weekend 2018
DESCRIPTION:Visit inspiring eco-homes!\nJoin us for an inspiring weekend of eco-home visits\, meet and speak to people who’ve retrofitted their homes and find out what home improvements are possible.\nHave you got questions about how to go about insulating your home? Do you want to understand how others have thought through making home improvements? What to know how others have found trades people? Keen to see what is possible? Check out open homes on http://carboncoop.greenopenhomes.net/ \nWHAT \nOPEN HOMES – Homes that have had energy efficiency improvements are open for one weekend.\nBUS TOUR – Come along on a free tour of eco-homes.\nWORKSHOP – Attend an introductory workshop: Beginners Guide to Retrofit \nWHEN \nOpen homes – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2018.\nIntroductory workshop + Bus Tour – Saturday 29th September\, 10:30am – 5pm. \nWHERE\nLocations across Greater Manchester \nCOST\nFree \nFor more information and to book visit: http://carboncoop.greenopenhomes.net/ \nVisit homes like these!\n     \n   
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/green-open-homes-weekend-2018/
LOCATION:The Yard\, Work For Change 41 Old Birley Street\, Manchester\, M15 5RF\, Manchester\, M15 5RF\, GB
CATEGORIES:Green Open Homes
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UID:1903-1538071200-1538076600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Homes for the future? How did your home cope in the heatwave?
DESCRIPTION:A chance to discuss how to future proof our homes for heatwaves. \nWhether you have undertaken eco-renovations or not this is a chance to talk with others about how your home coped with this summers heatwave. Share tips on what worked and what didn’t\, have energy efficiency improvements performed as expected? \nThis is a chance for a friendly and informal catch up with other Carbon Co-op members. An opportunity to talk about your retrofit project with others who are also keen to share ideas and experience. \nPlease RSPV.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-retrofit-meetup/
LOCATION:Abel Heywood\, 38 Turner Street\, Northern Quarter\, Manchester M4 1DZ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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UID:1918-1536859800-1536870600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:EcoHome Lab: Monthly meetup and skill share
DESCRIPTION:——————————————————————————— \nNow in our regular monthly slot – every second Thursday of the month at MadLab (https://madlab.org.uk/). 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. \nThis is a CarbonCo-op (https://carbon.coop/) initiative working close together with OpenEnergyMonitor (https://openenergymonitor.org). \n \n \nTopics will 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 \nWho 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• There will be open space for small groups to focus on adding new sensors or hacking the user interface\, there will always be a ‘newbies’ group for people interested in finding out more.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/ecohome-lab-monthly-meetup-and-skill-share/
LOCATION:Plant NOMA\, Redfern Street\, Manchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:EcoHome Lab
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