Routes to Retrofit - Spring 2017

Routes to Retrofit - Spring 2017

By Carbon Co-op

Date and time

Sat, 4 Mar 2017 09:30 - Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:30 GMT

Location

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10 Little Lever Street Manchester M1 1HR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Description

ROUTES TO RETROFIT SEMINARS

*This training is now full, however do sign up to the waiting list in case tickets become available*

Planning and Delivering Energy Efficiency Retrofit works for householders

  • 9.30-12,30pm, Saturday 4th March 2017
  • 9.30-12,30pm, Saturday 11th March 2017

Earlybird tickets available book before 31st Jan 2017.

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 of our 'Routes to Retrofit' programme, Carbon Co-op are hosting two specialist seminars run by industry professionals on the practicalities of commissioning eco-retrofit works.

Attendees also receive supporting materials and access to an online webinar.

FOR: householders planning an eco-refurbishment or retrofit project who already know the kinds of measures their home requires and are seeking to take forward works. Householders who have had an energy assessment carried and want to commission some of the recommended measures.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY: "For anyone considering retrofitting your house to make it more carbon efficient and environmentally friendly, this is a brilliant workshop. I came away with far greater understanding of the field and inspired by what others are doing. The trainers brought the seminars to life with stories and pictures and also shared their extensive experience." - a previous participant

COURSE CONTENT
Together the seminars cover:

  • Considering objectives, priorities and getting the best result.

  • Looking at options for works and funding

  • Balancing time, cost and quality

  • Local Authority approvals, consents etc

  • What ‘professionals’ are needed and selecting and appointment

  • Selecting and appointing builders (including contracts)

  • Examining common issues and avoiding them

  • Getting the most for the resources available

  • Exchanging ideas and energy with like-minded people – & sharing the pain!


Organised by

Based in Greater Manchester, we are a community energy organisation working to assist our members and the wider community to make large, significant reductions in their home enegry usage. Our work encompasses activities such as whole house retrofit, smart grid technologies and householder training programmes.

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