Retrofit for Landlords information evening
Landlords can find out about the benefits of retrofitting at an information evening at Harrogate College.
Retrofit for Landlords, which is being held in partnership with Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition, takes place from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 2 November.
Designed to explain how ‘eco-refurbishment’ of properties can improve efficiency, cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions, the event will feature several presentations.
Guest speakers will include Sarah Stark from Harrogate Borough Council, who will be sharing details about a new council grant that can be used by landlords and answering questions about EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) regulations.
Shining a light on how to help the environment and the economy
Harrogate College Principal, Danny Wild, said: “We look forward to welcoming many landlords to this event, where they can hear about the benefits of retrofitting.
“Working closely with local employers, to ensure our courses and training delivers the maximum possible benefit to them, is one of our key aims.
“We are also striving to become a net zero carbon college* by 2030, as set out in our sustainability pledge, and supporting green skills like retrofitting aligns perfectly with our sustainability goals.
“So we are delighted to be teaming up with the Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition to stage this event, which sets out how practical steps can be taken to help both our economy and the environment.”
Expert speakers
Other guest speakers will include Erin Wheeler and Katie Privett from York and North Yorkshire LEP, who will give presentations on the net-zero business toolkit and energy and retrofit options, respectively.
John Kerr from Zero Carbon Harrogate, meanwhile, will be discussing the work it is doing – including through teaming up with Harrogate College – to provide free retrofit training, and how landlords can access it.
Places at the event can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harrogate-college-retrofit-event-tickets-425667923217.
*The college now provides carbon literacy training for its staff and students, and has embedded sustainable practice into all of its courses as it works towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence.