Self Build, Household Energy Efficiency and Retrofit

The two days of practical workshops and seminars are free to attend.

Thank you to our sponsors

Chair for the day:

Lui Hepworth MSc - Freelance Environmental Consultant

Lui has worked with the City Council to develop the Brighton and Hove Sustainability Action Plan in-line with One Planet Living targets. He is currently launching UK Grant Schemes, a grants advisory service for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. Also this year, Lui has been advising hiSbe (new ethical supermarket) on energy efficiency and working for Albion in the Community (local charity), giving energy efficiency advice to vulnerable and low-income families, to lower their bills.

10.15-10.45: The Green Deal - what is it & what can it do for you?

Understand how you can benefit from the Government’s flagship ‘Green Deal’ building energy efficiency retrofit programme.
Richard Gould Director Of Business Operations Sevenoaks Energy Academy Ltd

11.00-11.30: Communities - the role of community groups in the Green Deal

What is the role that community groups can play as a 'trusted third party' to provide confidence for householders who want to take out a Green Deal contract?
Terena Plowright Founder the Greening Campaign

11.45-12.30: Case Study: Retrofitting a Victorian house

What you can do to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient and what are the technologies and solutions that work in a Victorian house. Plus a 15min film on retrofitting 10 houses in Brighton in spring 2013.
Mischa Hewitt Director Low Carbon Trust

12.30-13.00: Energy Efficiency Financing outside of Green Deal - alternative financing options

How a co-operative model provides building owners / occupants, communities and local tradespeople with the power to work together to maximise energy savings at the same time as local economic benefits.
Ewan Jones Founder Energy Saving Co-op

13.15-13.45: The Renewable Heat Incentive - how does it work?

What are the technologies that benefit from the Renewable Heat Incentive & how can it benefit you financially?
Stewart Boyle Senior Associate South East Wood Fuels

14.00-14.30: Why self-build your home?

The opportunities & benefits of self-building your home and some of the pitfalls of what to avoid
Tim Doherty Director Dobanti Property Consultants

14.45-15.15: Avoid rogue traders and reap the rewards from working with vetted and reputable tradesmen

Understand the benefits of using vetted tradesmen and hear top tips on what to consider before employing skilled and specialist contractors on building works.
Kevin ByrneManaging Director Checkatrade

15.30-16.00: Case study: 'Eco-transforming' a 1960s house

Find out about the practical and aesthetic issues around transforming 1960’s housing stock; incorporating cutting edge technology to cut CO2 emissions by 75% whilst creating a nurturing family home
Oliver Heath Eco Celebrity Interior Designer and TV Presenter

16.15-16.45: What can a green roof do for you?

Green roofs can absorb rainwater, provide insulation, create a habitat for wildlife, and help to lower urban air temperatures - find out how to include one in your building project.
Lee Evans Director Organic Roofs