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 ... Read more
Make low cost improvements to keep your home warmer. ** Note venue: URBED, M1 1HR - NOT Bridge 5 Mill A limited number of discounted tickets available. Description: 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 ... Read more
Making sure your home stays healthy as you improve its energy efficiency. ** Note venue: URBED, M1 1HR - NOT Bridge 5 Mill Limited number of discounted tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Course Description: A two hour session that will explain why planned ventilation is an important consideration in any refurbishment ... Read more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now 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 ... Read more
Two-part evening seminar on understanding heat and moisture in your home *Thursday 8th and 15th November, 5:30pm - 8:30pm* Limited number of discounted tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Description: Confused by talk of U-values and ‘breathability’ in buildings? Keen to understand how you can improve and insulate your home to make ... Read more
Understand retrofit theory, learn practical skills and how to manage risk “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 Description: This 3 day course tackles the key areas of fabric upgrades ... Read more