The Great Energy Escape

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An immersive game, designed and delivered by Energy Democracy Greater Manchester and Carbon Co-op as part of Manchester Science Festival 2017. Read on for your mission briefing from Manchester's Energy Commander. Agents! We need your help. I’m the Commander, Chief of City Operations, one heck of a bassoon player and I completed my bicycle safety … Read more

The Great Energy Escape – panel discussion event

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As part of the Manchester Science Festival 2017, Carbon Co-op and Energy Democracy Greater Manchester are running the Great Energy Escape, an immersive game exploring the challenges of the energy transition we're all now involved in. Details DATE: 7-9pm, Monday 6th November 2017 LOCATION: Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester M1 5BY BOOKING LINK: … Read more

Back to school – new Carbon Co-op training programme 2017/18 launched!

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We've spent a lot of time recently thinking about how we can support you to improve the fabric of your homes and replicate the example of householders who have already made large scale reductions in their home energy use. So we've put together a brand new 2017-2018 Training Programme to help you take the short … Read more

Routes To Retrofit – Autumn 2017

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Looking for a retrofit contractor, architect or professional? This course shows you how! 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. Turn your designs into reality, learn … Read more

Carbon Co-op Social – A chance to meet, socialise and learn!

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At our next social we will hear from three households who have recently completed home retrofit works.This is a great chance to ask questions and get to the nitty gritty of what it’s like to research and commission home retrofit works. Find out how these households have dealt with finding trades people, making decisions and … Read more