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...]
Exciting programme for Autumn 2018
We have an exciting programme of events for Autumn 2018, including practical workshops, Green Open Homes weekends and a fascinating talk on the global politics of sustainable energy. Tuesday 9th October 7.30pm - Woodstove Wisdom Evening Find out how to run a wood stove cleanly and efficiently. Hosted by a MHSG member. Please email info@mhsgroup.org to book your … [Read more...]
Our thermal imaging group has been out and about
MHSG’s Thermal Imaging Group has been out and about surveying local homes to detect heat leaks. A Haringey Climate Forum grant for a FLIR pocket thermal camera and training from Cambridge Carbon Footprint has equipped Group members to carry out energy efficiency detective work. Images are most revealing when it's 10 degrees C warmer inside then out, so winter is the … [Read more...]
Enough electricity for 113,000 cups of tea!
In November 2017, en10ergy - the community energy society set up by MHSG in 2009, installed over 200 solar panels on the roof of Woodside High School in Wood Green. The panels are now generating, and even though we've only had winter sun, they have generated over 2,000 kWh to date, enough to make over 113,000 cups of tea! We are selling the electricity to the school for a … [Read more...]