Carbon Co-op social – Videos and Smart Grids

FREE, 6.30-9pm, Thursday 15th October 2015 MadLab, 36-40 Edge Street Manchester M4 1HN BOOK HERE: https://carbon-coop-social-2015.eventbrite.co.uk A chance to meet other members, network and socialise.  At October's Social we will be launching of a series of video profiles of members, funded by the Green Open Homes network to showcase homes that have been benefitted from energy efficient improvements. Each film, made by … Read more

Routes to Retrofit seminars – Autumn 2015

Routes to Retrofit

This Autumn we are running another series of seminars in Manchester for householders on Planning and Delivering Energy Efficiency Retrofit works. WHAT: Planning on an eco-home make over to reduce energy bills and do your bit for the environment? Confused about what to prioritise, which professionals to appoint and how to approach contractors? As part … Read more

Green Open Homes

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Green Open Homes weekend on 12/13th September. There were dozens of homes, tow bus tours and the Retrofit Hub with workshops and lunch at Hulme Community Garden Centre.  There's lots of pictures to see here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/carboncoop/albums/72157644740347848  

Open Eco-homes – 12/13 September 2015

Open Eco-homes

Our latest Green Open Home weekend features bus tours and opportunities to visit a huge range of energy efficient houses around Greater Manchester and beyond as well as workshops and a networking lunch at our retrofit 'hub'. All over Greater Manchester householders have been investing in the energy efficiency of their homes saving energy bills, cutting carbon and improving comfort. Saturday … Read more

Carbon Co-op development and engagement worker – Job Advert

Job advert  Download as a PDF here. Deadline for applications: 5pm, Weds 5th August 2015 Interviews: in Manchester w/c 10th August, w/c 17th August 2015 (flexible due to holidays, Skype interviews possible) Start date: September/October 2015 Application: please submit a recent CV along with a maximum two page covering letter outlining your suitability and how you … Read more

Become a trained advocate for retrofit

Acquire the Skills to Promote Climate-friendly Homes WHAT: 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. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/acquire-the-skills-to-promote-climate-friendly-homes-tickets-17525468147 We all know that reducing the energy we use at home is good for the planet, our … Read more