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Free Energy Auditing Training for your community building -
including information on special issues surrounding listed buildings

19th March 2010

If you would like to be able to carry out a basic energy audit of a community building then this course will show you some of the processes involved. This includes monitoring of consumption and identifying the potential savings that could be made through the introduction of energy efficiency improvements.

Free lunch and refreshements will be provided.

The event will be held at Durweston Village Hall
http://www.durweston.org.uk/DVH%20MAIN%20WHOLE.htm

Contents of the day
  • Introduction to Green Communities
  • Using your energy efficiently
  • Energy auditing
  • Renewable energy feasibility

What you will learn:

  • The services that Green Communities offers and what it can do for you
  • The principles of energy monitoring and consumption analysis
  • How to understand meter readings and bills
  • What is involved in an energy audit
  • How to identify and control of different types of heating
  • Which types of heating are efficient and appropriate, depending on needs
  • Specific issues relating to heat loss and insulation
  • Opportunities for reducing consumption and increasing energy efficiency, including efficient lighting and controls
  • The basics of some small scale renewable energy technologies
  • How an auditing project could benefit your community and how Green Communities and other organisations can support your project
For more information contact
Paul McIntosh,
3rd Sector Sustainability Officer
Dorset Agenda 21. 07866587199 paul@da21.org.uk

 

 

 

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