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HOST/JOIN a retrofit event or activity around Greater Manchester

Online, in-person, in-community

Drop-in sessions, virtual home tour, waste water heat recovery, 'Retrofit Now!' seminar, collaboration sessions, supply chain meet-up, networking sessions, webinars on SHDF, fuel poverty awareness, UK energy policy

Attend a local retrofit event

You are warmly invited to attend any retrofit and energy efficiency events during RAW's action week, hosted by Greater Manchester's retrofit community. There are various sessions available, both in-person and online.

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Local practitioners are hosting events to connect the community and share insights. Open to all. Check the listings and register!

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Your Home Better is taking their Engagement Vehicle (affectionately nicknamed KEV) to Eden Square in Urmston. Come and join us as we talk about retrofitting either through grant funding or able to pay.

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Inside a heat pump: virtual tour and homeowner Q&A. Join our virtual tour of a home with a heat pump and get your questions answered about installation and living with one.
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Recoup Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHRS) retrofitting for existing properties with Recoup
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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.
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Overview of energy & how to ensure the poorest are not left behind >> With Healthy Homes Hub. Discover the political and policy landscape, the evolution of UK energy efficiency policies, and the intricacies of the UK's energy arrangements.
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SHDF for housing associations: data focus, with Groundwork >>
Get ready for SHDF - the ultimate online gathering for housing associations where we delve deep into the world of data!
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Fuel poverty awareness training, with Groundwork >> A free online course designed to help front-line workers understand the central issues surrounding fuel poverty.
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Come 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.

Events and activities hosted by us and Greater Manchester's retrofit organisations - all FREE. Click buttons under images for info and how to join.

9am-5.30pm, Fri 4 & Sat 5 Oct 2024
Your Home Better at Stanley Square, Trafford
In-person

Come 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.

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9am-5.30pm, Tues 8 & Weds 9 Oct 2024
Your Home Better at Eden Square, Urmston
In-person
Your Home Better is taking their Engagement Vehicle (affectionately nicknamed KEV) to Eden Square in Urmston. Come and join us as we talk about retrofitting either through grant funding or able to pay.
 

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12-1pm, Tues 8 Oct 2024
Inside a heat pump: virtual tour and homeowner Q&A
Online

Join 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.

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1.30-2.30pm, Tues 8 Oct 2024
Recoup Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHRS) retrofitting for existing properties
Online

Waste 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.

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08.45am-12.30pm, 7-9 Oct 2024
Gtr Manchester Retrofit Summit
Online

Join 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.

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10am-4pm, Thu 10 & Fri 11 Oct 2024
The Home Upgrade Show
In-person

The 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.

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Multiple sessions, Thurs, 10 Oct 2024
RISE at The Home Upgrade Show, Retrofit Action Week
In-person
Warm 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). 

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11am-12pm, Thurs 10 Oct
Retrofit Now!
Online

As 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.

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11am, Thurs 10 Oct 2024
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'Area-based approaches to retrofit'
In-person

Learning 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.

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12pm, Thurs 10 Oct 2024
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'New Talent, New Skills: shaping the future of UK retrofit'
In-person

Join 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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4-5.30pm, Thurs, 10 Oct 2024
Supply Chain Meet-Up
In-person
At 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

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1pm, Thurs 10 Oct 2024
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'What is low carbon retrofit? Do I want or need it?'
In-person

A 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?
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2pm, Thurs 10 Oct 2024
Retrofit Professionals Networking
In-person

Guided 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.

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11am, Fri 10 Oct 2024
THUS Collaboration Theatre Session >> 'Area-based approaches to retrofit'
In-person

Learning 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.

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2pm, Fri 10 Oct 2024
Retrofit Professionals Networking
In-person

Guided 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.

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3-4pm, Mon 14 Oct
Overview of energy & how to ensure the poorest are not left behind
Online

Discover 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

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9am-8pm, Weds, 6 Nov 2024
Switchee Summit (North)
In-person

The Switchee Summit is coming to Manchester! We'll be highlighting once again the incredible initiatives in social housing.

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10am, 11 Nov 2024
SHDF for housing associations: data focus
Online

Get 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.

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1pm, Weds 20 Nov 2024
Fuel poverty awareness training
Online

A free online course designed to help front-line workers understand the central issues surrounding fuel poverty.

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 HOST  your own event/activity over GM's week of retrofit action

Engage with your audience this Retrofit Action Week, 05-13 October
  •  ❗ Activity listing applications are now closed for Greater Manchester 

The RAW engagement campaign offers a unique chance to not only enhance your retrofit expertise and network but also to involve others by hosting your own event or activity - click the photo gallery for inspiration >>> 

  • Engage directly with your audience to deepen their understanding of retrofit's benefits and their part in ensuring success.
  • Gain recognition for contributing to the UK's expanding regional retrofit movement.
  • Support regional zero-carbon objectives, fight fuel poverty, and help grow Greater Manchester's retrofit and low-carbon economy.

What people say about Retrofit Action Week events

Summit Attendee 2

You guys are great, very inspiring, you've made the day for me, thank-you 👏🏼

Local Authority officer - attendee, Birmingham Retrofit Summit 2024
Architect (2)-1

A great event to attend. Met an awful lot of interesting people from a lot of different backgrounds, social housing providers, contractors, installers. It's particularly useful to see how different people can speak to each other about retrofit

Architect - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Architect (5)-1

Nice and compact…plenty of time to have a good chat with everyone - met some good people and you see the highlights. The workshops were very interesting which led to making some good relationships with architects and different builders and stuff that's going to be a good working relationship going forward

Housing officer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Summit Attendee round (trans background)

Thanks everyone for all the lovely conversations and talks - very insightful

Project Manager - attendee, Birmingham Retrofit Summit 2024
Engineer

My main takeaway today was meeting the guys on the CITB training stall - that was absolutely outstanding

Energy engineer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Retrofitter

I think strengthening the kind of network of contacts and the retrofit industry in the Northwest was the most important thing for us. Meeting contractors and people who are interested in pushing retrofit forward, whether that be social housing providers, whether that be community groups, that sort of thing - looking at how it can be done at scale

Retrofitter & installer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023