Your Home Better at Stanley Square, Trafford
In-personCome and talk to Your Home Better at their marquee set up the weekend before Retrofit Action Week. We will be talking to residents about available grants and how we can help make Your Home Better.
Your Home Better at Eden Square, Urmston
In-person
Inside a heat pump: virtual tour and homeowner Q&A
OnlineJoin our virtual tour of a home with a heat pump and get your questions answered about installation and living with one. As part of Nesta’s Visit a Heat Pump network, this event is perfect for homeowners curious about or considering heat pumps. Ask the host about costs, comfort, or energy efficiency. You can also book an in-person visit to see a heat pump and learn from owners and installers. Click the link in the post for info/to book.
Recoup Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHRS) retrofitting for existing properties
OnlineWaste Water Heat Recovery for Showers (WWHRS) saves energy by reducing hot water demand in showering. This event will introduce how it works, the energy saving benefits, and show how NEW and existing Recoup WWHRS products can be easily installed into existing properties and showering spaces.
Part of Retrofit Action Week and running up to The Home Upgrade Show, this event emphasises the need to retrofit existing properties with energy-saving technologies to achieve sustainability and lower energy use.
Gtr Manchester Retrofit Summit
OnlineJoin us online over the mornings of Mon 7 - Weds 9 October 2024 for daily sessions and hear from Greater Manchester’s and the UK's low carbon leaders to discover how the city region is planning to use greater devolved powers to lead the way in retrofit scale-up.
The Home Upgrade Show
In-personThe Home Upgrade Show is a showcase of local and national retrofit product suppliers and service providers. The two-day sociable event has a practical focus and plays an important role in providing information and support to all those embarking on or mid-way through retrofit projects. The event supports the delivery of retrofit, locally, and will allow you to build long-lasting relationships and help you progress your project.
RISE at The Home Upgrade Show, Retrofit Action Week
In-personWarm Homes: support for the supply chain
On Thursday 10th October, the RISE team will be running a day of drop-in sessions and Masterclasses at the Home Upgrade Show in Manchester, all part of Retrofit Action Week Greater Manchester. Click the button for info and to register for the sessions.
❗❗ You will also need to REGISTER for The Home Upgrade Show (free) to gain access to the RISE sessions (being held inside The Home Upgrade Show venue at Victoria Baths).
Retrofit Now!
OnlineAs part of Low Carbon Homes’ Greater Manchester’s Retrofit Action Week, Energy Saving Trust are hosting an online seminar, 'Retrofit Now!'
With expert voices from B&Q, Lloyd's Banking Group, Trustmark and North East Combined Authority, we’ll explore the barriers preventing consumers from implementing home energy efficiency measures and what support organisations need to accelerate home energy upgrades.
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'Area-based approaches to retrofit'
In-personLearning from Carbon Co-op's South Manchester Area Based Scheme which takes a Place-Based approach to energy efficiency, looking at the benefits and challenges (technical and non-technical) and ways to overcome these barriers as well as providing learning from others looking to replicate this approach.
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'New Talent, New Skills: shaping the future of UK retrofit'
In-personJoin Greenworkx for an engaging session focused on building the future retrofit workforce. Discover strategies for upskilling your team in energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. Learn how to attract and nurture new talent in the retrofit industry and how Greenworkx are making green jobs accessible and building the training to enable new entrances to flourish. Prepare your workforce for the retrofit revolution.
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Supply Chain Meet-Up
In-personAt The Home Upgrade Show
- Meetup with fellow business owners already busy with retrofit
- Learn more about the local retrofit market opportunity from those looking for suppliers
- Discover new products, services and suppliers
- Find out about local training, funding and business support
- Treat yourself to an after-work social in an amazing building
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'What is low carbon retrofit? Do I want or need it?'
In-personA 1hr seminar-style session and open debate with leading questions >>
- What's your view on low carbon retrofitting?
- Do you really believe it's worth it?
- Who to trust and talk to to get the best advice on the right solution for my needs?
- What about the cost: can I afford it; what support is available?
- Will my energy bills go up or down?
- What impact will it have on my life if I have low carbon solutions?
Retrofit Professionals Networking
In-personGuided networking space for contractors, designers and installers within the retrofit industry. A business referral/matchmaking event to help like-minded individuals within the industry collaborate effectively.
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'Area-based approaches to retrofit'
In-personLearning from Carbon Co-op's South Manchester Area Based Scheme which takes a Place-Based approach to energy efficiency, looking at the benefits and challenges (technical and non-technical) and ways to overcome these barriers as well as providing learning from others looking to replicate this approach.
Retrofit Professionals Networking
In-personGuided networking space for contractors, designers and installers within the retrofit industry. A business referral/matchmaking event to help like-minded individuals within the industry collaborate effectively.
Overview of energy & how to ensure the poorest are not left behind
OnlineDiscover the political and policy landscape, the evolution of UK energy efficiency policies, and the intricacies of the UK's energy arrangements. An essential event for anyone involved in social housing (+ other housing tenures) who wants to ensure that energy access is equitable, energy bills are reduced and the poorest are not left behind as we move towards Net Zero. FREE for Healthy Homes Hub members and Housing Associations
Switchee Summit (North)
In-personThe Switchee Summit is coming to Manchester! We'll be highlighting once again the incredible initiatives in social housing.
SHDF for housing associations: data focus
OnlineGet ready for SHDF - the ultimate online gathering for housing associations where we delve deep into the world of data!
This event is for housing associations and housing providers to understand their current stock data and making sure the data they already have is correct by highlighting issues. This event is for providers to check data before doing funding bids.
Fuel poverty awareness training
OnlineA free online course designed to help front-line workers understand the central issues surrounding fuel poverty.
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