Imagine a Zero Carbon Golden Lane Estate - goldenlaneestate.org2024-03-29T04:43:42Zhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/forum/topics/imagine-a-zero-carbon-golden-lane-estate-2?commentId=2323372%3AComment%3A166536&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBiodiversity
the total of lif…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2021-06-30:2323372:Comment:1664422021-06-30T16:00:52.382ZChristine Cliffordhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/ChristineClifford182
<p>Biodiversity</p>
<p>the total of life, human, animal, birds, insects , aquatics, plants and their ecosystems . The great complex of life on earth in its myriad environments and interdependency.</p>
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<p>We need to know the state of life on Golden Lane Estate. Monthly monitoring of target species, in our pond, shrubs, grassed areas and balconies. If you would like to join in and do this please post here and spread the word. We might try a trial area around the pond and the three blocks…</p>
<p>Biodiversity</p>
<p>the total of life, human, animal, birds, insects , aquatics, plants and their ecosystems . The great complex of life on earth in its myriad environments and interdependency.</p>
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<p>We need to know the state of life on Golden Lane Estate. Monthly monitoring of target species, in our pond, shrubs, grassed areas and balconies. If you would like to join in and do this please post here and spread the word. We might try a trial area around the pond and the three blocks overlooking it.</p> In these buildings, the big d…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2021-06-28:2323372:Comment:1665362021-06-28T18:43:55.895ZIain Meekhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/IainMeek
<p>In these buildings, the big difference would be to have vastly improved insulation (and draught-proofing) so that less energy is needed. Energy MAY be provided by cooking, washing, domestic appliances, lighting...and animals exercising?</p>
<p>In these buildings, the big difference would be to have vastly improved insulation (and draught-proofing) so that less energy is needed. Energy MAY be provided by cooking, washing, domestic appliances, lighting...and animals exercising?</p> Have you seen the planned cos…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2021-06-28:2323372:Comment:1665322021-06-28T18:43:47.118ZIain Meekhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/IainMeek
<p>Have you seen the planned cost for new district heating in Crescent House? £14,000 per flat! Even a heat pump would be likely to be about £5-8,000* per flat. Gas boilers cost less than £2k and MIGHT partially run on hydrogen if that can be sourced 'greenly'.</p>
<p>See my other comment....insulate (and use a tiny amount of gas).</p>
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<p>* the article suggests "<span>between £6,000 and £18,000, depending on the sort you install and the size of your home." but I suspect there a few…</span></p>
<p>Have you seen the planned cost for new district heating in Crescent House? £14,000 per flat! Even a heat pump would be likely to be about £5-8,000* per flat. Gas boilers cost less than £2k and MIGHT partially run on hydrogen if that can be sourced 'greenly'.</p>
<p>See my other comment....insulate (and use a tiny amount of gas).</p>
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<p>* the article suggests "<span>between £6,000 and £18,000, depending on the sort you install and the size of your home." but I suspect there a few huge palaces in Golden Lane.</span></p> Ban on all gas boilers global…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2021-05-18:2323372:Comment:1664002021-05-18T10:55:46.559ZRichardhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/Richard
<p>Ban on all gas boilers globally</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57149059" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57149059</a></p>
<p>Ban on all gas boilers globally</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57149059" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57149059</a></p> This was such a good event. C…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2021-05-16:2323372:Comment:1665022021-05-16T17:29:34.617ZChristine Cliffordhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/ChristineClifford182
This was such a good event. Could we have something similar every month? A zero carb theme and residents sharing info about other events and updates on past events and news about stuff like Crescent House. Clubs that are starting up again.
This was such a good event. Could we have something similar every month? A zero carb theme and residents sharing info about other events and updates on past events and news about stuff like Crescent House. Clubs that are starting up again.