Electric vehicles are all over the news, with sales sky-rocketing in the last couple of years. On July 17th we had an excellent evening discussing electric vehicles with speakers Sydney Charles and Friedbert Meinart. Sydney has been conducting research on electric vehicle policy in London and Haringey and Friedbert is an expert in all things electrical who owns a Nissan Leaf … [Read more...]
Woodside solar share offer now fully subscribed
Great news - our solar offer to put panels on roofs at Woodside High School in Wood Green is now fully subscribed. The share offer, for £95,000 was launched on the positive investing platform Ethex, and took under 3 weeks to fill. We are now planning the solar panel install which will take place in August. We have also helped the school to successfully apply for funding to … [Read more...]
London and the environment: Nicky Gavron AM talks to MHSG
On 11th January 2017, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group welcomed Nicky Gavron, AM who has been an assembly member since 2000, has served as deputy mayor twice and has been influential in climate change policy for London. Strategic Planning for London Nicky started off by talking about the strategic planning currently underway by Sadiq Khan. The biggest challenge faced … [Read more...]
Our new thermal imaging project
We've just started a pilot thermal imaging project for homes on Springcroft Avenue, off Fortis Green. Thermal images are great for showing up where heat is leaking out, pinpointing where action needs to be taken to boost draughtproofing and insulation. We're hoping to take thermal image photos of most of the homes in the street, allowing residents to compare their homes with … [Read more...]
Woodstove Wisdom – information evening
Fancy cosy evenings warmed by renewable biomass? Already a woodstove owner but not sure you're getting the best out of it? Come along to MHSG member Stewart McIlroy's home in Grosvenor Road, N10 on Monday 7th November to find out more. Stewart will demonstrate and explain: - how to light and operate a woodstove effectively - how to achieve an efficient burn to minimise … [Read more...]
Talk 17 October – How smart are smart meters?
Book here for our free talk! Over the next 5 years around 50 million smart meters will be rolled out across the UK, replacing the 'dumb' meters that have been in homes for years. Each home will also get an interactive home display, which will make their gas and electricity use visible. The hope is that this will enable householders to reduce their energy consumption. In … [Read more...]