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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180927T180000
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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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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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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - Sep 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-sep-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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SUMMARY:Carbon Co-op - celebration\, info day and AGM
DESCRIPTION: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?\nOn the morning of Saturday 30th June 2018\, we’ll be running a celebration event\, marking the work carried out by Carbon Co-op in the past year\, showcasing our work for the year ahead and asking members what they want to see from us.\n\nThere will be lots of opportunities for attendees to gain new knowledge and expertise\, ask those burning questions about new technology or projects and share stories and experiences.\nThe morning will include talks and discussions on:\n\nOur new four year retrofit programme for Greater Manchester\nNew ‘smart’ technologies including electric vehicles and batteries\nOur training programme and upcoming events\nEnergy democracy and how citizens can influence local and national government\nGreater Manchester Community Renewables talking about their latest share issue\nPlus lots more!\n\n\nWe will also hold our annual general meeting for 2018\, with a chance for members to review our latest accounts\, stand for election to the board and vote on board members.\nMembers who cannot attend the meeting can log in to the AGM via the internet. Click on the relevant ticket and we will send you details in advance of the day.\nThe morning will end with a celebration meal freshly prepared by the Real Junk Food company.\nThe event is open to all but non-members need to pay to cover the cost of the meal. If you’re not a member you can join Carbon Co-op.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/carbon-co-op-celebration-info-day-and-agm/
LOCATION:Real Junk Food Manchester\, 85 Oxford Street\, Manchester\, M1 6EQ\, Manchester\, M1 6EQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Routes to Retrofit - June 2018
DESCRIPTION:Turn your designs into reality\, learn how to procure domestic retrofit works.\nThurs 28th June and 12th July 2018\, 5:30pm – 21:00pm\n*Earlybird tickets end 31th May 2018*\n\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 2017Looking 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.\n 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\nYour brief: your aims\, priorities\, budget\, scope of works and expectations. Your team: who might be involved\, when\, and communication. Existing condition: where are you starting from? Funding options: what is available\, possible combinations and restrictions. Time\, cost and quality: getting the balance right\, understanding risks and mitigating the energy efficiency ‘performance gap’. Regulations and approvals: planning\, building regulations\, party walls\, health&safety and responsibility. Appointing Professionals: which professionals – their roles\, examining quotes\, forms of agreement\, quality control and communication. Choosing and appointing builders and contractors: appropriateness for scope and type of work\, culture and communication\, tender and selection processes and aftercare. Scheduling works: Whole house vs step-by-step\, packages of works. Contracts: Forms of contract\, risk management\, defects\, warranties and aftercare.\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-june-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
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:1268-1526724000-1526734800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Flood Resilience and Retrofit
DESCRIPTION:Improve the flood resilience and energy efficiency of your home. \nThis 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 back into use after flooding and improving energy efficiency. \nWho is this training for? \nThis training is for householders who live in flood risk areas. You will need to have a basic understanding of how your home is constructed and the potential extreme weather risks that affect it. \nHow you will benefit? \nGain knowledge on how to best approach refurbishing older buildings for effective flood and extreme weather resilience and energy efficiency. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow water gets in to a building\nMaterials used in building and how water can affect them\nAppropriate approaches for flood resilience with energy efficiency\n\nTrainer: Emma Greenshaw\, CAfS \nEmma has 20 years’ experience in the environmental sector including several years as environmental manager in the construction industry. Emma currently advises on renewable energy schemes\, energy audits and efficiency in community buildings\, and is author of ‘Refitting your home to cope better with flooding’ and an online retrofitting tool. \nCost: Sliding scale £2-£30 \nPre-course reading \nIf you would like to advance your learning before the event you can look at the CAfS factsheet: Refitting your home to cope better with flooding. \n  \nThis training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme and has been supported by  Pennine Community Power.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/flood-resilience-and-retrofit/
LOCATION:Hebden Bridge Town Hall\, 39 St George's St\, Hebden Bridge\, HX7 7BY\, Hebden Bridge\, HX7 7BY\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:1266-1526205600-1526227200@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Principles of Retrofit - May 2018
DESCRIPTION:Understanding heat and moisture in your home \n \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: \nSat 25th November 2017\nSat 10th February 2018  – RESCHEDULED: Sun 13th May 2018\nSat 15th September 2018 \nCost: \nMember early bird – £40 \nNon-Member early bird – £55 \nMember standard – £50 \nNon member standard – £70 \n**Early bird tickets end one month before the training** \nPlease bring a packed lunch.
URL:https://carbon.coop/event/principles-of-retrofit-may-2018/
LOCATION:URBED\, 10 Little Lever Street\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, Manchester\, M1 1HR\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:1264-1525890600-1525897800@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - May 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-may-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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UID:1262-1524907800-1526142600@carbon.coop
SUMMARY:DIY Retrofit for Homeowners - Apr 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\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\nDetailed course information.\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:\n28th\, 29th April and 12th May 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 31st March 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-apr-2018/
LOCATION:M3 Industries\, ARTWORK 95 Greengate\, Salford\, M3 7NG\, Salford\, M3 7NG\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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