Renewable
energy systems combined with low-energy building design can result
in eco-homes that have minimal energy costs and low carbon emissions.
This course takes you through the steps of assessing which options
are most appropriate for your home, including selecting which technologies
to use, typical system sizes, capital and running costs and resulting
carbon emissions.
The focus
of the course is on renewable energy sources for domestic energy
use, and it is relevant to those buying a new home, self-builders,
and to existing homeowners.
The course
is run by Sandra Hayes, of the National Energy Foundation - consulting engineers specialising in sustainable
energy solutions.
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introduction
to renewable energy technologies: small-scale wind, solar water
heating, solar electric (photovoltaics), ground source heat
pumps and heating with wood fuel
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effects
of building design on energy use: building materials, insulation,
ventilation and heat recovery, passive solar design, building
regulations and environmental standards
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identify
the most appropriate renewable energy systems for your home:
determine approximate system sizes, energy generated, capital
costs, running costs and CO2 savings for
your preferred renewable energy solutions
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progressing
your project: selection of suppliers, grant and planning applications.
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workshop
sessions: participants will be encouraged to find sustainable
energy solutions for their own applications, one-to-one advice
for individual projects if time permits
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arrive: |
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for a 10am prompt start |
depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
directions: |
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click here for
directions to Hackney City Farm |
what
to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
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if
you have any special needs |
price: |
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£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
discounts:
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homes can
make use of the sun's energy for electricity (photovoltaics), and
hot water. Pictured is an efficient evacuated tube solar hot water
collector
wood products
such as logs, chips and pellets, are carbon-neutral fuels for space
heating and hot water
small-
to medium-scale wind turbines can make a significant contribution
to the energy needs of a building.
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