We share all the installer's favourite corners to cut and other tips and tricks to keep them to a higher standard of work.
A broad intro into retrofit for the home typologies most common in Birmingham and an overview of the installer industry locally.
An evening where we show you in detail how to do the math. We will find the tariff suits you best and what your return on investment would be for a solar and/or battery storage investment.
What insulation to put where and why. This workshop looks at all the many options when installing but gives some guiding wisdom and context aimed at making buyers confident in their choices.
CO is a killer, CO2 can really slow you down, air humidity can cause or worsen health concerns. Getting the right ventilation is needed for the health of residents and the fabric of the home.
'This is all well and good but how am I going to pay for it!?' ~ Everyone. This is an evening that looks at giving guidance and insights to help you plan for worthwhile investments.
We discuss the merits and concerns that come from working with neighbours to get bargaining power and support during retrofit.
You will know what you need better than anyone. We can give your problem some thought and build an evening out of sorting the issue.
We always recommend:
- draughtproofing, thermal blinds and/or curtains for windows and door and radiator reflectors.
This evening puts a drill in your hand and gives you a safe space to make mistakes and learn before doing your own home.
We have helped the city's adoption of Solar PV. We are proud of this history and work with partners to maintain and promote PV as an energy source.
We have worked for years with funders to make PV and energy advice happen. We are growing now into community retrofit.