Routes to Retrofit - November 2015

ROUTES TO RETROFIT SEMINARS

Planning and Delivering Energy Efficiency Retrofit works for householders

WHAT: Planning on an eco-home make over to reduce energy bills and do your bit for the environment? Confused about what to prioritise, which professionals to appoint and how to approach contractors?

As part of our 'Routes to Retrofit' programme, Carbon Co-op are hosting two specialist seminars run by industry professionals on the practicalities of commissioning eco-retrofit works.

Attendees also receive supporting materials and access to an online webinar.

WHEN: 9:30am-1pm on 5th and 12th March 2016 (attending both sessions is recommended)

FOR: householders planning an eco-refurbishment or retrofit project who already know the kinds of measures their home requires and are seeking to take forward works. Householders who have had an energy assessment carried and want to commission some of the recommended measures.

COURSE CONTENT
Together the seminars cover:

• Considering objectives, priorities and getting the best result.

• Looking at options for works and funding

• Balancing time, cost and quality

• Local Authority approvals, consents etc

• What ‘professionals’ are needed and selecting and appointment

• Selecting and appointing builders (including contracts)

• Examining common issues and avoiding them

• Getting the most for the resources available

• Exchanging ideas and energy with like-minded people – & sharing the pain!