Subject: Retrofit demand is growing and it's time to learn more 📈

Demand for our People Powered Retrofit service has continued to grow. With many active projects underway the team are helping many people to retrofit their homes. However this demand has led to a waiting list for some of the services. Read their full update to learn about how they are handling this high demand. We have also launched a new community forum to make the most the knowledge found amongst members, find out more about the new community now.

We have a great range of new events including a special series of trainings for retrofit practitioners. Make sure to book your space so that you don't miss out!

As we continue to improve our Energy Usage Visualiser we have created a new way to test whether your home smart meter is compatible with the service before you sign-up, we have lots more exciting plans for this service in the next few months.

Energy Usage Visualiser

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Get to grips with your home energy use

Check your smart meter's compatibility with our Energy Usage Visualiser. This tool allows you to take a closer look at your home energy usage, with detailed 30 minute updates on consumption and associated carbon emissions. We will taking a close look at how to improve the service over the next few months, so now would be a great time to become a member and get a handle on your energy usage.

Check your compatibility

People Powered Retrofit in demand

People Powered Retrofit in high demand

We thought people would like to know we have been experiencing a very high level of demand for People Powered Retrofit services. We are taking enquiries as usual, but there is a waiting list for some parts of the service and we’re currently diverting resources towards expanding capacity.

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Beginner's Guide to Retrofit

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Do you want to learn more about retrofit fundamentals?

The Beginner's guide to retrofit led by Jonathan Atkinson is a great step into the world of retrofit fundamentals. Are you taking the first steps towards retrofitting your home, or have you already started and just want to learn more? Then this is the event for you. Sign up today to learn more about how best to approach your retrofit to reduce carbon emissions and improve the comfort of your home.

Training for builders and retrofitters

Introduction to Designing and Installing Ventilation Systems with Aereco

High quality two-part online training on ventilation for installers and designers.

This training course will give you a deeper understanding of designing and installing ventilation systems to ensure your clients gain the benefits of good indoor air quality and help mitigate Covid risk. Register now...

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Eco-Renovation for Builders

This unique course brings together theory and practical experience, it digs into the application building physics to the messy reality of retrofit. This high quality online course is designed for small-scale building firms, contractors and sole traders and enthusiastic DIYers.

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On our website

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Member Stories: My SheepWool loft insulation project

Member Carla Smith has shared her DIY loft insulation project. How she made the decisions around the project and what the works required. Read more...

Join our Community Forum

Get to grips with the new Carbon Co-op Community Forum. Learn about how it works, what it is for and who can join. This short overview gives a whole lot of detail on how to get involved.
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In the community

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Thermal Imaging - as a tool for retrofit evaluation

Carbon Co-op community members share their experiences using thermal imaging in retrofit projects, how it helped and how best to interpret the images.
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Home Assistant show and tell

Check out how members of the Carbon Co-op community are using Home Assistant to monitor their home energy use and improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes.
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