Attendees of Birmingham’s first Green Doors event enjoyed a warm welcome to Harriet and Chris’s 1930s house in Bournville on Saturday. Harriet and Chris opened their home up to members of the public to share the energy-saving measures they’ve taken over the years to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 85% and save money on their energy bills. Their guests were treated to a guided tour of their…
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Nigel and Marta have reduced the carbon emissions from their Birmingham home by 51% … join us for a visit!
Meet Nigel and Marta, who have reduced the greenhouse gas emissions in their home in Acocks Green by 51% … so far. Their home is a 1950s end-terrace four-bedroomed house, typical of many in Birmingham. Six years ago they added: external wall insulation under-floor heating upgraded heating controls mechanical ventilation with heat recovery solar electricity with battery storage By taking a whole-house approach, they have made the home warmer, greener,…
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Join Harriet and Chris for a tour of their energy efficient 1930s Bournville House 3 September 2022
Harriet and Chris have made their 1930s home more energy efficient through insulation, efficient heating, and solar energy. Through a whole-house approach they have succeeded in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 85%. If you are interested in making your home more energy efficient then there is a lot to learn from how Harriet and Chris have improved their home. Book now! This study visit will take place on…
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Host a Birmingham Green Doors event
Have you made energy efficiency improvements to your home? Or maybe to a community building or business? Are you willing to receive visitors to see what you have done? Can you host a Birmingham Green Doors event? Date, time, duration to suit you You can decide how public the event is It can be in Birmingham or the surrounding areas e.g. Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Black Country We (Phil Beardmore and Claire…