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Our "leaders" are going to keep making empty promises. It makes them feel good. It gets the activists to act like zombie kittens. If you want to have some self-respect and perhaps make a difference (actual facts may vary), then find a functioning group that cares about your skills and knowledge - what you have, what you want. One useful group might be www.climateemergencymanchester.net - you can email them on contact@climateemergencymanchester.net-
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Category Archives: Energy
Upcoming Event: Retrofit financing info night 28th February #Manchester
http://carbon.coop/news/2017-01-25/carbon-co-op-info-night-financing-retrofit Carbon Co-op Info Night: Financing Retrofit As those planning to retrofit will know, it’s difficult find to appropriate, affordable finance. With a lack of low cost financing and ‘payback’ being tricky to calculate, securing finance is often a key … Continue reading
Council long-listed for green energy award!! Er, #Nottingham Council…also Carbon Coop!
Manchester’s Carbon Co-op has been long-listed for the presitgous Ashden Awards. According to the website – “The Awards celebrate global sustainable energy leaders and this year’s longlist ranges from a Malaysian architectural practice specialising in passive design to a UK … Continue reading
Plug for Upcoming Carbon Coop event in Manchester – ‘hacking the energy system’
Reposted from here. What next for community energy? Community energy has been hard hit by cuts to renewable subsidies and It is a time of great change and uncertainty for those in the sector. In this blog post I look … Continue reading
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“Hacking the Energy System” #Manchester 4th November
A one day conference of discussion and collaboration on future energy system opportunities, innovation and change. When: 10.30am-5pm, Friday 4th November 2016 Where: Great Hall, Sackville Street Building (former UMIST Campus), University of Manchester Booking a ticket is essential for … Continue reading
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Upcoming retrofit courses in #Manchester
Carbon Coop courses coming up: Retrofit Advocacy Course – 22nd Oct + 5th Nov 2016 This participatory course is aimed at enabling householders, volunteers and professionals to confidently discuss energy efficiency and inspire others to find out more about retrofit, … Continue reading
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Upcoming anti-fracking training: #Manchester 24 Sept
There have been some defining moments in the UK anti-fracking movement this year and big fights against fracking are on the horizon. What better time for an event to provide space for groups to meet, share skills and collaborate with … Continue reading
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“Energy Democracy MCR”
 You fill in this below by going here Energy Democracy MCR: Public Energy Company The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) are planning to establish a publicly owned, municipal energy company. Energy Democracy MCR is a new group seeking to influence … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Fuelling #Manchester 28 June.
from here. Fuelling Manchester – the community energy meetup for Greater Manchester Tuesday, June 28, 2016 6:00 PM  castle hotel 66 Oldham St, Manchester (map) We’ll have our own room, ask at the bar Fuelling Manchester is the networking meetup … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: “Green Shift- using home electricity better” Thursday 19th #Manchester
Green Shift – using home electricity better 7pm-9.30pm, Thursday 19th May 2016 Nexus Art Cafe, 2 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Members FREE, Non Members £1 at the door; Refreshments provided. BOOK HERE A chance to meet other members, socialise … Continue reading
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Upcoming: Retrofit Advocacy Training – #Manchester Sat 11th June
Tickets here! Gain the knowledge and skills needed to motivate others in your community to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reducing carbon emissions, improving comfort and reducing fuel bills. This simple, two-part, participatory course will enable local green … Continue reading
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