Retrofitted Low Carbon Home – Cathcart
In response to climate change, homeowners across Glasgow are transforming their cold, draughty and expensive-to-heat houses into cosy eco-homes which run on clean electricity. After getting a whole house plan, Paul and Rebecca made some fabric improvements to their sandstone terrace before switching from a gas boiler to an efficient heat pump. These measures, partly funded by Home Energy Scotland, have resulted in improved comfort with no increase to energy bills. Their household’s heating carbon footprint has gone down by around two thirds. Join Paul and Rebecca for an informative tour of their home. You will hear about the steps they took, the impact of the changes, what they learned and how much it cost. A retrofit expert will also be on hand for help with any technical questions you have. Paul is a member of Loco Home Retrofit CIC – a cooperative set up by homeowners in Glasgow to help retrofitters learn from one another as they transition their homes off fossil fuels and onto safe, clean energy. You can also read Paul’s article “Questions I now know to ask a heat pump installer” on LinkedIn https://retr.fit/zoh1
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Berridale Avenue, Glasgow G44 3AE, UK
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 21st September for tours only at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. The address will be emailed to attendees privately. Booking is essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Cathcart
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited on street parking available
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited on street parking available
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: 2-4 Steps without railing
Facilities: Seating
Additional Restricitions on Access: suitable for ages 16+
Further Accessibility Details: 2-4 Steps without railing
Facilities: Seating
Additional Restricitions on Access: suitable for ages 16+
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Loco Home Retrofit CIC
Loco Home Retrofit is a non-profit co-operative dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and improving Glasgow's homes. They provide advice to homeowners, helping avoid risk and regret in the process of home energy retrofit. Retrofit is the process of upgrading a home to improve its energy performance and reduce carbon emissions, while also achieving improvements in areas such as comfort, maintenance, health and running costs. For future events please sign up to Loco Home Retrofit Newsletter on their website.
Tel: 07516704741
Email: carmen@locohome.coop
Website: www.locohome.coop
Loco Home Retrofit is a non-profit co-operative dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and improving Glasgow's homes. They provide advice to homeowners, helping avoid risk and regret in the process of home energy retrofit. Retrofit is the process of upgrading a home to improve its energy performance and reduce carbon emissions, while also achieving improvements in areas such as comfort, maintenance, health and running costs. For future events please sign up to Loco Home Retrofit Newsletter on their website.
Tel: 07516704741
Email: carmen@locohome.coop
Website: www.locohome.coop
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