Our homes are one of the biggest contributors to our personal carbon footprint, so many of us are keen to make them more energy efficient. But where do you start? Muswell Hill Sustainability Group are offering a new retrofit advice service, provided by Future Fit Homes – which is a community enterprise based in South London. The service starts with a 30 minute … [Read more...]
Online talk: Decarbonising the UK – pathways to Net Zero
Monday 26th April 7.30pm "Net zero" is the new buzzword in the fight against climate change, but what does it mean and how can we, as individuals, make a difference? Can biomass ever really be "low-carbon" and is offsetting a false economy? What are the current market trends for decarbonising heating and how will the government support this for over 20 million homes? Our … [Read more...]
Time to make your home green
Many of us will be wishing our homes were a bit warmer as the winter weather bites. In Autumn 2020, MHSG put together a set of webinars on greening your home, featuring green technologies, cost-effective measures to improve the efficiency of your home, and our very popular virtual green home tours. You can find these webinars on our Youtube channel. … [Read more...]
Record number at Green Open Homes 2019
A record number of visitors gained inspiration from our sixth Green Open Homes event to make their own homes more sustainable. Despite the wet November weather, 150 visits were made over two weekend days to eight homes in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Alexandra Park, Tottenham and Highgate. Showcasing state-of-the-art insulation, draughtproofing and … [Read more...]
Fortismere solar share fully subscribed
Over the Easter holidays, MHSG's sister community energy group en10ergy installed 105 solar panels on the roof of Fortismere School's Science Block. This will save 16 tonnes of CO2 per year, and save the school around £28,000 over 20 years. In June 2019 en10ergy successfully raised funds to help finance the panels by issuing a share offer - you can find out more at … [Read more...]
Haringey Zero 50 route map workshop
Thursday 17th January, 7pm Wood Green Works, 40 Cumberland Road, Wood Green N22 7SG Here's your opportunity to discuss the detail of the draft Zero 50 route map prepared by consultants Arup. The route map follows the 'manifesto to deliver sustainable regeneration' published by Haringey … [Read more...]