As part of Carbon Coop’s Green Shift project members and other participants will be encouraged to reduce their electricity use at certain times of day in order to help reduce their carbon footprints. In the electricity industry this kind of scheme is called ‘demand side response’ and is believed to be crucial to helping to … Read more
These videos show the presentations made at the Carbon Co-op AGM in April 2016. The theme for the presentations was about the 2015 Paris Climate Change talks and how these broader, global targets relate to the work of local Community Energy organisations like Carbon Co-op carry out. Kevin Anderson, Tyndall Centre Climate scientist Kevin Anderson … Read more
A hacker’s meet up on smart metering, smart home, smart grid… smart ideas? Sounds interesting, promising and the kind of place where Carbon Co-op needs to be present. After a bit of discussion we all agreed Carlos there you go. So there I went with the aim of sharing my knowledge, our work and experience, … Read more
Come along to Nexus Art Cafe for some food, tea and talk about our exciting new project Green Shift.
WHAT: Social
WHERE: Nexus Art Cafe, 2 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW
WHEN: Thursday 19th May, 7 – 9:30pm
COST: Members FREE, Non Members £1 at the door
TO BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-co-op-may-social-tickets-24682368629
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to motivate others in your community to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reducing carbon emissions, improving comfort and reducing fuel bills. Book here: https://retrofit-advocacy2016.eventbrite.co.uk WHAT: Retrofit Advocacy Training WHEN: 9.30-12:30pm, Saturday 22nd October 2016, Saturday 5th November 2016 (as this is a two-part course you need to … Read more
“The government’s snuck out plans to sell off the Land Registry – the profitable public service that records the sale of houses and land. [1] It’s a short sighted move to make a quick buck. [2] So 38 Degrees member James, a legal services property expert, is campaigning to stop the sell-off.” – The 38 degrees team