Domestic carbon emissions reduction discussed in upcoming webinar by Carbon Co-op
In an effort to address the urgent need for energy efficiency and carbon reduction, a notable webinar is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 30 October, from 1-2:30pm. This event, organised by the not-for-profit Carbon Co-op, will delve into the significance of retrofitting UK homes, with a focus on the Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme, a local initiative in South Manchester.
The webinar will be chaired by Jennifer Brennan, Co-founder and Director of the research agency Harlow Consulting. Other prominent speakers include Michael Dickinson, Director at B4Box Ltd, Jonathan Atkinson, Co-founder of Carbon Co-op, Architects Hannah Dixon and Julie Maxwell from Progress in Practice, Aneaka Kelly, Citizen and Community Engagement Lead at Carbon Co-op, and representatives from the Levenshulme community.
According to the UK Green Building Council, an astounding 29 million homes in the UK will need to be retrofitted before 2050. Moreover, at least 15 million homes need to be retrofitted before the end of this decade to meet the government's targets. The government aims to upgrade as many homes as possible to EPC Band C by 2035, and ensure that all fuel-poor homes are at EPC Band C by 2030.
The Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme is a pioneering local initiative that seeks to make home retrofitting more accessible to UK households. By providing energy assessments and technical support focused on area-wide improvements, the scheme helps residents upgrade their properties more effectively and affordably. The scheme's collaborative approach leverages economies of scale, shared knowledge, and community coordination to lower costs and simplify the retrofit process.
The Carbon Co-op's Levenshulme scheme conducts detailed energy assessments for homes in the Levenshulme area and works closely with homeowners to implement energy-saving measures. This model creates a more accessible pathway to upgrading homes towards improved energy performance and reduced carbon emissions.
One of the topics to be discussed is the Carbon Co-op's Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme, a project being trialled in Manchester. The webinar aligns with the government's targets and offers valuable insights into the potential benefits and challenges of area-based retrofitting.
Tickets for the webinar can be found on the specified link. This is an important opportunity for anyone working in the built environment to learn from the Levenshulme pilot and contribute to the UK's ambitious retrofitting goals.
In related news, one in four councils could potentially go bankrupt due to the financial strain of the pandemic, highlighting the need for innovative and cost-effective solutions like the Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme. Tighter restrictions have also been placed on 'buy now, pay later' schemes, underscoring the importance of sustainable, long-term solutions for improving home energy efficiency.
- The Carbon Co-op's Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme, a project being trialled in Manchester, will be discussed during the webinar, offering valuable insights into area-based retrofitting.
- The event, aiming to address energy efficiency and carbon reduction, will explore the significance of retrofitting UK homes, with a focus on the Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme.
- The Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme, a local initiative in South Manchester, is designed to make home retrofitting more accessible to UK households and aligns with the government's ambitious retrofitting goals.
- The impact of climate-change on the environment and the role of renewable-energy and energy-efficient homes in mitigating its effects will undoubtedly be a crucial topic in discussions during the webinar, considering the need to upgrade as many as 29 million UK homes by 2050.
