Category Archives: EcoTeams

View from the inside – Wolverhampton Homes

Posted on November 8, 2012 by TomVeitch

Wolverhampton Homes has been a project partner since April 2011. Alvina Ali, Programme Development & Climate Change Officer, explains how they have incorporated Plugin within their ‘Energy Wise’ programme. “With tough financial and environmental challenges facing our customers, saving energy, … Continue reading →

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Plugin success at Sustainable Housing Awards 2012

Posted on November 2, 2012 by TomVeitch

The Plugin team were delighted to win the Community involvement and engagement award at the Sustainable Housing Awards 2012 run by Inside Housing Magazine. It was a team effort, and eight of us were there to receive the prize from … Continue reading →

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2000 water saving homes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by TomVeitch

Since April 2011 Plugin has been helping homes in the Mildands to save water. Free water saving kit provided by Severn Trent Water and South Staffs Water has been installed by participating housing associations.  In that time over 2,000 homes … Continue reading →

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Price is right in Wolverhampton

Posted on February 21, 2012 by TomVeitch

Residents from Wolverhampton Homes took part in a “Price is Right” event as part of their regular Get Togethers this week. Get Togethers are a great opportunity for residents and staff to get together and share news about what’s happening … Continue reading →

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Tap into Savings

Posted on January 20, 2012 by TomVeitch

A review of Tap into Savings Coventry: Working in partnership to help communities save water, energy and money The Tap into Savings programme ran during 2010-11 to help residents in social housing and their neighbours save water, energy and money. Over … Continue reading →

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Intergenerational learning

Posted on December 16, 2011 by TomVeitch

Yesterday I had the priviledge of running an EcoTeams session with older residents from Black Country Housing Group in Smethwick.  Their stories showed me how we have lost a connection with where things come from … making talk about “energy use” … Continue reading →

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Orbit on the go

Posted on December 8, 2011 by TomVeitch

Staff at Orbit Heart of England are getting started with Plugin, with staff now trained to deliver water and energy-saving products and advice to residents. Debora Slavin from Orbit Heart of England said, ” we are excited to be involved in … Continue reading →

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Reports4U Eco News

Posted on November 22, 2011 by TomVeitch

Optima Community Association’s Junior News Team worked hard during their half term holiday to interview people about eco issues and how Optima can help residents with their fuel bills.  They spoke to Tom Veitch from Global Action Plan about how … Continue reading →

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Feedback from Optima’s EcoTeam

Posted on September 29, 2011 by TomVeitch

Optima’s first EcoTeam kicked off with a bang on Wednesday. There was lots of enthusiasm for what was discussed and lots of ideas for how to take EcoTeams forward. Here is some of the feedback: “I learnt how to save money … Continue reading →

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Optima’s EcoTeam kicks off

Posted on September 22, 2011 by TomVeitch

Optima Community Association will be starting its first EcoTeam on Weds 28 September, 5:30pm at the Optima Office, St Thomas House, 80 Bell Barn Road,  Lee Bank, Birmingham B15 2AF. The team will be looking at simple ways to save money … Continue reading →

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