We’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the ‘all virtual’ Carbon Co-op AGM on Friday 17 July 2020 – we had more than 100 people with us over the course of the evening. The event included a presentation and discussion on the concept of Zero Carbon Ready homes – … Read more
What’s on offer The Government has announced a home energy efficiency grant scheme. While there is not a lot of detail available about the scheme yet, what we do know is: Applications will open in September Homeowners/landlords will be able to apply for the scheme through the Government’s Simple Energy Advice website. After answering some … Read more
What does it mean to have a home fit for a ‘climate safe’ future? An 80% cut in carbon emissions? A ‘net zero’ home? And why bother at all if we transition away from gas to electric only homes and the grid is completely decarbonised? Marianne Heaslip of URBED and Jonathan Atkinson of Carbon Co-op … Read more
How can environmental sensors help us understand our homes’ current thermal performance, influence retrofit decisions and quantify the benefits of individual measures? Here Matt Fawcett explores how the use of low-cost sensors in combination with energy usage and weather data can inform our retrofit journey. Each month Carbon Coop facilitates EcoHome Lab – an informal … Read more
Join us for the Carbon Co-op AGM 2020 and a presentation and discussion asking how we make homes zero carbon ready? This year’s AGM is a fully digital experience! Members should look out for papers and electronic voting arrangements being circulated soon. 7pm-9.30pm, Friday 17th July 2020 Book here: https://carboncoop-agm-2020.eventbrite.co.uk Timetable 6.30pm, meeting open to … Read more
Retrofit Advisors play an essential role in any retrofit services, offering guidance to householders and helping them choose the right retrofit pathway for them. We’re now recruiting for a Retrofit Advisor to join our growing People Powered Retrofit team, full details below. Job Title: People Powered Retrofit Advisor Deadline: 5pm, Friday 5th June 2020 Time: … Read more