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Conference

SAVING ENERGY IN TRADITIONAL NORTH EAST HOMES

Are you a homeowner or landlord looking for energy efficiency information and advice?  Then watch the recordings of this free online event.

Aberdeen City Council and industry speakers will guide you through targets and measures to reduce your energy consumption and carbon emissions in granite/stone built homes. 

The conference took place on the 16th and the 30th of November. Recordings of both part 1 and part 2 of the event are below.   We have also included a resources section below which contains:

  • A question and answer section containing the most popular questions
  • Useful links and contacts referenced during the conference.
  • Slide packs for two of the talks

 

 

Due to technical issues the introduction section of the conference was not broadcast and is missing from the video. However, all of the speakers are featured and the introduction slides are included here. Enjoy watching!

Top 50 Questions asked at the conference answered by our experts - Conference Q & As

Useful links and contacts referenced during the conference - Useful Links and Contacts

Slides

Whole House Retrofit PAS 2035’ Matt Clubb, Architectural Consultant

Whole House Retrofit

A Deep Retrofit Case Study’ Barbara Lantschner, John Gilbert Architects

A Deep Retrofit Case Study 

The role of the Retrofit Co-ordinator in housing retrofit improvement’ Martin Callachan, Independent Retrofit Assessor

The Role of the Retrofit Co-ordinator

Retrofit Funding Options’ – Neil Stuart, Home Energy Scotland

Retrofit Funding Options

Sit down, relax and join us for two exciting evenings of speakers where we will discuss what you can do to reduce your energy consumption and improve your property’s Energy Performance Rating (EPC).  From simple everyday tips through to which insulation measures may be suitable for property and lots more in besides. Start your journey to an energy efficient home here.

Energy Saving Tips

Reducing heat loss in your home

Insulation measures for Traditional Stone buildings

How to Improve EPC rating of your home

Expert speakers on Whole House Retrofit

Advice and Funding Options

Q&A sessions to answer any queries you have.

Tue 16th Nov

Evening Programme week 1

6.45- 6.50pm

Welcome ACC

6.50- 7.10pm

‘Scottish Government - Heat in Buildings Strategy, Regulations & Domestic EPC Reform’ Patrick McCurdie, Policy Manager, Scottish Government

7.10 - 7.30pm

‘Don’t forget the people’ - Ian Smith, Head of Consultancy, Changeworks

 

7.30– 7.50pm

Importance of Maintenance and repair’ Craig Wilson, Trust Director, Aberdeen City Heritage Trust

 

7.50 – 8.10pm

Traditional Buildings and Energy Efficiency’ Moses Jenkins, Senior Technical Officer, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)

 

8.10- 8.30pm

Whole House Retrofit PAS 2035’ Matt Clubb, Architectural Consultant

8.30- 8.55pm

Q&A Panel will answer your questions

8.55 – 9.00pm

 

ACC Closing and next session agenda

Tue 30th Nov

Evening Programme week 2

6.45 – 6.50pm

Welcome ACC

6.50 - 7.10pm

‘Top tips for improving home energy efficiency, including control of ventilation’ Rod McGovern, Farm Energy Consulting Ltd.

 

7.10 – 7.30pm

‘Building heat loss/ thermal surveys to target areas for improvement’ Stewart Little, CEO, IRT Surveys Ltd.

 

7.30 – 7.45pm

The role of the Retrofit Co-ordinator in housing retrofit improvement’ Martin Callachan, Independent Retrofit Assessor

7.45– 8.00pm

‘A Deep Retrofit Case Study’ Barbara Lantschner, Senior Building Performance Specialist, John Gilbert Architects

8.00 - 8.15pm

‘Reducing Energy Advice and Support’- Martin Hall, Scarf Aberdeen

8.15 - 8.30pm

Retrofit Funding Options’ – Neil Stuart, Home Energy Scotland

8.30 -8.55pm

Q&A Panel will answer your questions

8.55 – 9.00pm

ACC Closing and Conference 2022