Help us get the word out!

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We’re looking for people to identify locations for us to place posters and publicity about our work, in particular training courses. Carbon Co-op is all about helping people take collective action on climate change – so we’re always looking to get the word out to more people. Are there places in your community that you … Read more

Carbon Co-op co-organises a National Community Energy and Energy Efficiency event

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Attendees listening to a presentation by Carlos of Carbon Co-op

On 19th April 2018 in Birmingham, Community Energy England and Carbon Co-op hosted a full day of talks on the role that energy efficiency projects could play in community energy activities. Community energy practitioners from across England, expert contractors and representatives from Local Authorities came together to discuss the potential for new business models that … Read more

Spot the difference! Thermal imaging camera used to resolve airtightness issues.

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Thermal image of downstairs toilet window

Carbon Co-op members Alan and Monica discuss how they have used a thermal imaging camera to identify, diagnose and resolve airtightness issues in their newly refurbished home. We have nearly finished a major refurbishment of our house (see the presentation we gave to Carbon Coop on October 6th, 2017, “A Tale of Three Retrofits”). This … Read more

Carbon Co-op at the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Green Summit

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Carbon Co-op project manager Jonathan Atkinson speaking at the Mayor's Green Summit

Jonathan Atkinson, Project Manager at Carbon Co-op was asked to present at GM Mayor, Andy Burnham’s Green Summit in March 2018 and used the opportunity to highlight the need for a just transition. Carbon Co-op have been involved in the summit as part of the planning group and have also hosted and contributed to a … Read more

Community Energy and Energy Efficiency – where next?

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Though energy efficiency has always been seen as the ‘ugly duckling’ of the Community Energy sector, with groups often finding it easier to focus on renewable generation, changing government policy and the desire to find new viable business models has led to a renewed interest in retrofit and demand reduction. Ahead of an event in … Read more