This work has been commissioned by the Carbon Coop as part of their ongoing work with their members and the wider community to encourage low carbon energy interventions. Potential financial returns from low carbon energy generation are a key concern, since the Carbon Coop’s model for financing of Whole House Retrofit relies in part on … Read more
Many thanks to everyone who made it along last Wednesday (26th September) to Manchester Town Hall for the launch of Carbon Co-op’s DECC-funded Community Green Deal programme. The event included presentations on whole house retrofit works, assessment methods and the way forward for Green Deal and included a discussion session from attendees on the barriers … Read more
We are currently looking for Carbon Co-op Community Champions in the Stockport and Manchester City Council areas. This is your opportunity to improve your house to 2050 standards and help friends and neighbours do likewise. What you get: A free, in depth, household retrofit assessment for your home Two energy advice workshops hosted in your … Read more
Carbon Co-op and Manchester City Council launch £250,000 GM Go Early Green Deal pilot at Manchester Town Hall. 6:30-8pm, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 FREE EVENT: limited spaces, book here: http://carboncoopgreendeal.eventbrite.com Speakers: Representative from Manchester City Council (TBC) Charlie Baker, URBED, co-author of Greater Manchester Retrofit Strategy Jonathan Atkinson, Carbon Co-op Carbon Co-op launch Carbon Co-op … Read more
Carbon Co-op are delighted to have been invited to present at Unicorn Grocery‘s ‘Meet the Co-ops’ event on Monday 24th September, 7.00 – 9.30pm at their shop in Chorlton. Wholefood co-operative Unicorn are marking the UN’s International Year of the Co-op with a chance to meet organisations providing food, drink & energy, the co-operative way. … Read more
Carbon Co-op have been shortlisted in the Buy Better Together Challenge being run by BIS and Co-operatives UK. The competition is aimed at inspiring new models of community buying, stimulate local enterprise and promote shared learning. A £60,000 pot will go towards training, mentoring and seed funding for stand out projects, including £15,000 for the … Read more