Group 1: Homes, buildings and energy by Fanny Olsson https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p 1. What have you done? 2. How was it cooperative? 3. What made it a success? 4. What resources can you share? en-us 2021-07-08 09:55:59 UTC 2025-08-09 10:05:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Co-operative cross-cutting themes FannyCollaborateCIC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1652584724 Social enterprise & local businesses
Campaigning & influencing
Young people & schools
Social value
Community-led approaches
Training & upskilling
Co-production
Learning & innovation
Networks & movement building]]> 2021-07-16 11:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1652584724 Godley Green (John) https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991816 1.Emerging Partnership with ENW to future proof initial phases of development post planning , e.g. charging points, Solar Panels; link to existing energy network.
2. Shared vision through early engagement, opportunities for enhanced R&D and Knowledge Transfer.
High School adjacent to site - further opportunities to collaborate with the school
3. Still to be determined
4. Not much at the moment.
www.godleygreen.com]]> 2021-07-21 09:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991816 Sunderland City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991909 Learning & Innovation
Working with Sunderland College & MOBIE - looking to repurpose an old Engine Shed into a Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy - aim to train and upskill the housebuilders of the future.


]]> 2021-07-21 09:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991909 Oldham Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991980 1. Built 19 new homes with low carbon heating - Solar PV, battery storage, high heat retention electric storage heaters and thermal store for hot water.
2. Worked with other Councils and universities across Europe to develop and implement the model.
3. All properties are occupied and residents are benefiting from low carbon living.
4. Specifications, learning from tenant experience.

]]> 2021-07-21 09:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656991980 Newcastle City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992074 Business Energy saving service (BEST) - working with SME's.
project aims to reduce energy use and costs in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland through fully-funded energy efficiency audits. Successful case studies and further details at BEST – Fully Funded Energy Audits (best-ne.co.uk)

]]> 2021-07-21 09:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992074 Birmingham City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992077 1.  Networks and movement building - the council worked alongside a route to zero taskforce following the climate emergency declaration.
2. Collaborative as group contained a number of stakeholders, including faith groups, unis, businesses etc. Stakeholders were able to input into our response and the formulation of our climate change action plan.
3. Success achieved by being as transparent as possible and sharing working versions of the action plan with the group for comments.
4. https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/18618/route_to_zero_action_plan_-_call_to_action 

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20015/environment/2026/climate_emergency/4]]> 2021-07-21 09:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992077 Preston City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992347 We are working closely with our colleagues in our Policy team looking at Social enterprise, local businesses & social value.
Early days in many of these areas so outcomes are yet to be seen!
There have been many staff changes over the past 12-18 months so momentum has been an issue but as we start to move out of COVID restrictions we hope our efforts can become more focussed.
Climate emergency has been declared but again, only the initial investigation has been done - i.e., what have we done so far?
Future strategies have yet to be developed... ]]> 2021-07-21 09:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992347 Telford & Wrekin Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992496 Nuplace are a quality lettings company, owned by Telford & Wrekin Council

Cooperative: campaigning & influencing, learning & innovation

Southwater Way:
Planning application approved for 46 homes off Southwater Way - all properties to include PVs and
EV charging points - works started on site in Nov/Dec 2020. Completion Spring 2020.
Granville, Donnington:
Energy Consultant appointed to develop proposals for low carbon development for a 325 unit scheme. The range of carbon reduction technologies being
considered on the scheme include fabric upgrades, water heat recovery, electric car charging points, solar panels, alongside water diverters on larger properties. Start on site July 2021. Site completion: March 2025.
10 to 15 Nuplace properties are to be built to the Future Homes standard and will be electrically heated with PV/battery storage.]]> 2021-07-21 09:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656992496 Sunderland City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656993697 Large City Centre Mixed use development site Riverside Sunderland - first phase of housing 132 units built to Passivhaus standard.  The Vaux site will create a smart energy network (part funded by ERDF) combining on-site renewable energy generation, battery storage and demand-side management, showcasing the role of emerging zero-carbon technologies, accelerating demand and adoption and empowering future occupiers to take control, manage their energy use and lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

Exploring a District Heating System using mine water.


Downloads | Riverside Sunderland

Pre -Covid -large scale Let's Talk Sunderland event(s) helped shape Riverside Sunderland masterplan - launched in Oct 2020

Also launched Sunderland Future Living Expo 2023 - main event in 2023 but with 3 year engagement programme focused on 3 themes of
1. Advance
2. Green
3. Smart

Sunderland EXPO


]]> 2021-07-21 09:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1656993697 Sunderland City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657003276 Working with Homes England and the Office Site Alliance looking to develop a regional Offsite Manufacturing Hub focused on Modern Methods of Construction.

]]> 2021-07-21 10:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657003276 Involvement of partners in housing strategies https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657004493 Influence of GM mayor and Salford Leader on GM Housing Strategy bringing in co-production.
Inc housing associations and VCS Carbon Coop https://carbon.coop/

]]> 2021-07-21 10:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657004493 Household Retrofitting https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657007114 Carbon Coop Work closely with GM. Focus on able to pay market. Disposable income to invest in their properties. Been very successful in attracting funding and implementing newest technology. Other end... hard to reach residents. People in fueld poverty. Household income <£30k. Difficulty engaging PRS landlords of those households. Working hard with comms team to engage these households. Previously drop in sessions.]]> 2021-07-21 10:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657007114 Warm Homes Oldham https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657011991 1. Fuel poverty service.
2. Working with Councillors, residents, energy companies, installers, charities and third sector organisations.
3. Provided a safety net for residents in fuel poverty, particularly important during the pandemic lockdowns.
4. Partnerships listed on website: www.warmhomesoldham.org

]]> 2021-07-21 10:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657011991 Low Carbon Energy Technologies https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657012643 Birmingham: development part funded with ERDF funding to try new low/zero carbon energy technologies to pilot their incorporation into future specifications]]> 2021-07-21 10:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657012643 Social Value SPD https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657019549 Kirklees: Looking at developing a local plan document supporting delivery/leverage of SV in major developments. ]]> 2021-07-21 10:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657019549 Energy Provider SV? https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657020499 OPPORTUNITY: Can SV such as school visits be leveraged through energy supplier contracts as well as switching to renewable providers.]]> 2021-07-21 10:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657020499 School Environment Certification https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657020704 OPPORTUNITY (suggested by Simon) work with schools to look at their energy footprint. Is there a schools environmental certification?]]> 2021-07-21 10:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657020704 Newcastle City Council https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657021475 Electrification of Heat project
The project aims to show the feasibility of a large-scale roll-out of new heat pump technology.

It is a partnership between energy supplier E.ON and Newcastle City Council, funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,. Further details at Electrification of Heat project | Newcastle City Council


]]> 2021-07-21 10:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657021475 Retrofit Academy https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657021492 Anees (Oldham): ...]]> 2021-07-21 10:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657021492 Community Wealth Building https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657022104 Preston: CHeck with Rachel Stringfellow if divesting from fossil fuel investments inc through pension fund.]]> 2021-07-21 10:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657022104 Community Hydro Scheme https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657024960 Anees: Tend to be very environmentally conscious and tech savvy. Able to gather people, raise funds through community shares and raise grant funding. Expanded into PV. Council has played a role in providing technical expertise and awareness of/ accessing grants then promoting what they're doing. Would like to extend that to lover income areas. www.saddleworthhydro.co.uk]]> 2021-07-21 10:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/FannyCollaborateCIC/ysrqpmq5fkrvww3p/wish/1657024960