Urbanism
Environment
Design

info@urbed.coop

On Thursday Carbon Coop will be hosting a free half-day workshop for community groups who have buildings they want to retrofit.

Seminar: Community Building Retrofit - investing in large scale energy efficiency
Midday-5pm, Thursday 27th June 2013
MERCi, Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester

• Do you run or own a community building such as a Community Hub or Church Hall?
• Is the building cold and under-heated yet utility bills skyrocketing?
• Would you like to invest in energy efficiency but don't know where to start

Carbon Co-op is delivering a free seminar on community building retrofit. This seminar is for organisations that wish to make investments in their building to achieve large savings in energy bills and carbon emissions. We will go way beyond measures such as changing light bulbs or turning computer monitors to standby.

Issues covered:

• Assessments: understanding energy usage and creating an action plan
• Heating systems eg biomass boilers, solar hot water
• Installing energy generation eg solar panels
• Case studies from organisations who have delivered successful community building retrofit projects
• Finance options
• Featuring advice on retrofit from award winning consultants URBED

Speakers:

• Marianne Heaslip, URBED
• Frank McGrath, Riversmeet, Cockermouth
• TBC: Cumbria Action for Sustainability

Cost: Free

To book: the seminar is open to any community organisation but those who own or run community buildings in Greater Manchester will be prioritised. Complete and return this application form to jonathan@carbon.coop to attend.

NB Community Building Retrofit to be followed by the next Fuelling Manchester event 6pm in Manchester City Centre.

For any more details please call Jonathan on 07828617933