People can learn more about how Dudley Council is working to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable at this small group visit to a recently retrofitted home in the Brockmoor Estate. NEW DATE ADDED – SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, 1PM. As part of the council’s climate action, Dudley has been the first in the region to secure funding for an innovative carbon busting project, designed to bring neighbourhood carbon…
Author: Phil Beardmore
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Can old homes ‘get off gas’? Tour an end-terrace house with a grant-funded heat pump Thu 5th or Sat 7th Dec
Working for Energy Catapult as a Local Area Energy Planning consultant, Lewis is more then familiar with the idea of heat pumps as a green alternative to the traditional gas boiler, and the ‘fabric first’ approach to their installation that is considered to be the icing on the cake of carbon-saving domestic renovations. But he’s also well aware that homeowners struggling with energy costs can’t exactly afford the kind of…
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Mid-Terrace Makeover: Friday 15th November, 12:00-13:30
Birmingham Green Doors showcases energy efficient homes in the ‘able-to-pay’ market, because seeing is believing when it comes to making our homes warmer and greener. These events are for: homeowners with the money and inclination for an energy efficiency renovation; contractors and trades people looking to learn about new technologies and methods; students learning more about sustainable building and retrofit practices; landlords and organisations in the social housing sector. This November we’re…
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Andy’s plans to ‘stop heating the garden’ from his 1930s ‘Sunshine House’ – Recorded interview
Birmingham Green Doors showcases energy efficient homes in the ‘able-to-pay’ market, because seeing is believing when it comes to making our homes greener and warmer. Our homeowners are excited to share their warmer home wins with you, but also don’t hold back on the trials and tribulations that have come with making often extensive, expensive, and highly disruptive renovations. If you’re considering making some changes to your own home to…
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Live Q&A with Philippa, on Zoom. Thursday 29th August 7:30-8:30pm
This online event will be a real ‘spade-in-the-ground’ learning opportunity for anyone interested in making homes more energy efficient. Philippa is having significant energy saving measures fitted to her 1960s house, and she and her partner Woody are part way through the refurbishment, which means you will have the rare opportunity to ask her about: How to achieve continuous insulation for maximum improvement in thermal performance Under-floor heating going in How…
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Live Q&A with Ben: Tuesday 9th July, 1-2pm on Zoom
Webinar with Ben: Slides Join us for this online question and answer session with Ben who took a number of energy efficiency measures to transform his once cold and draughty Edwardian house in Moseley into the consistently cosy and comfortable home it is today. Take this rare opportunity to find out all you need to know about these kind of energy-related home improvements directly from someone who has done them already. You’ll be able…