Carbon Co-op

Energise Home Energy Party
2020-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Member House TBC, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19, Manchester, M19, GB
Come to a house party with a difference. Hunt for draughts and cold areas, identify energy improvements and learn how to make them.

Energise: a day of retrofit learning and inspiration
2020-03-07 09:30 - 17:30 | Levenshulme Inspire Centre, 747 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3AR, Manchester, M19 3AR, GB
Act on Climate Change – Skills for warmer, low-carbon homes.

Energise After Party
2020-03-07 18:30 - 21:30 | The Talleyrand, 1030 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3WX, Manchester, M19 3WX, GB
Member social following Energise workshops – whether you come to the workshops or not!

Chorlton Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - March 2020
2020-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Oswald Road School, Oswald Rd, Manchester , Manchester, M21 9PL, Manchester, M21 9PL, GB
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements
Join us for a special Chorlton edition of Beginner’s Guide to Retrofit in which we will outline the basics of retrofit and also highlight our People Powered Retrofit service and how we can help you transform your home.
The session will conclude with a trip to a near by pub.
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WHAT: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener.
FOR: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit, new Carbon Co-op members, housing association staff, housing co-ops and landlords.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT: gain a better understanding of retrofit, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: None
TRAINERS: Marion Lloyd-Jones/Liam Schofield, Carbon Co-op
COST: Free for both members and non-members

A Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more at carbon.coop/training

Info Night: Construction Contracts - sign on the dotted line?
2020-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Federation House, 2 Federation Street, Manchester, M4 4BF, Manchester, M4 4BF, GB
Construction is crammed with complex contracts – but it doesn’t have to be that way… Contract lawyer Sarah Fox takes it back to basics.

Introduction to Eco-Renovation - Part 1
2020-04-03 09:40 - 11:15
This training, run by builders for builders, is an introduction to eco-renovation for contractors new to this area.

Introduction to Eco-Renovation - Part 2
2020-04-08 10:15 - 11:45

Beginner's Guide To Retrofit webinar - April 2020
2020-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd, 10 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR, Manchester, M1 1HR, GB
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements
This event will take place by webinar – a registration link will be sent after registering for a ticket.
WHAT: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener.
FOR: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit, new Carbon Co-op members, housing association staff, housing co-ops and landlords.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT: gain a better understanding of retrofit, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: None
TRAINERS: Aneaka Kellay, Retrofit Team, Carbon Co-op
COST: Free for both members and non-members
This introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of every month.

Building airtightness basics webinar with Diane Hubbard
2020-04-16 17:30 - 19:00
Getting to grips with air tightness in the home.

Introduction to Home Energy Systems
2020-04-27 11:00 - 12:30
The Home of the near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus,Joeri. 2017)

Deep retrofit principles and case studies webinar with Liam Schofield
2020-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
For householders interested in retrofitting their homes to high levels

Beginner's Guide To Retrofit webinar - May 2020
2020-05-13 17:30 - 19:30
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements

Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - May 2020
2020-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd, 10 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR, Manchester, M1 1HR, GB
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements
WHAT: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener.
FOR: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit, new Carbon Co-op members, housing association staff, housing co-ops and landlords.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT: gain a better understanding of retrofit, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: None
TRAINERS: Jonathan Atkinson/Aneaka Kellay/Matt Fawcett/Marion Lloyd-Jones/Liam Schofield, Carbon Co-op
COST: Free for both members and non-members

This introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of every month.

A Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more at carbon.coop/training

Power Shaper - The Flexible Energy Future
2020-05-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-05-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-06-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-06-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-06-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-06-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2020-07-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-07-06 17:30 - 18:30
Delve into the Future of flexible energy and how you can shape it.
Power Shaper aims to build smarter grid solutions.

Retrofit: Replacement windows and doors webinar with Diane Hubbard
2020-06-03 17:45 - 19:30
High specification windows and doors can be a major expense in a retrofit, so understanding their thermal performance and airtightness is i

Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - June 2020
2020-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd, 10 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR, Manchester, M1 1HR, GB
We will circulate the Zoom link to attendees before the event.
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements
WHAT: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener.
FOR: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit, new Carbon Co-op members, housing association staff, housing co-ops and landlords.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT: gain a better understanding of retrofit, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: None
TRAINERS: Jonathan Atkinson/Aneaka Kellay/Matt Fawcett/Marion Lloyd-Jones/Liam Schofield, Carbon Co-op
COST: Free for both members and non-members

This introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of every month.

A Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more at carbon.coop/training

The Fundamentals of Deep Retrofit with Nick Parsons
2020-06-17 18:00 - 19:30
Exploring the fundamentals of deep retrofit retrofit including Building Regulations, air tightness and sustainable materials.

Introduction to Home Energy Systems
2020-06-22 18:00 - 19:30
The Home of the Near Future: an overview of changes to domestic energy systems. (Image: Naus, Joerie. 2017)

People Powered Retrofit - a neighbourhood model for new retrofit markets
2020-06-23 14:00 - 15:30
People Powered Retrofit is an end-to-end whole house, energy efficiency service for able-to-pay householders.

Retrofitting Domestic Heat Pumps - methods and lessons from Ireland
2020-06-24 17:00 - 18:30
Led by Paul Kenny of Tipperary Energy Agency, sharing insight in to the roll out of air source heat pumps in Ireland.

Reflecting on Retrofit - 5 years on from Community Green Deal
2020-07-01 18:00 - 19:30
Reflecting on retrofit performance 5 years after a deep retrofit programme.

PowerShaper Q & A
2020-07-14 12:30 - 13:30
Virtual Power Lunch. Q & A and idea swap with Carbon Coop Staff and PowerShaper Service participants.

Heat Pumps for Beginners: Five Week Short-Course
2020-07-15 18:00 - 19:30
A whistle stop tour of Heat Pumps in the context of Housing Retrofit
