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Our monitor design
We’ve spent several months now designing and testing the sensor devices before settling on the final design. It’s not something our participating groups or engineers need to know about, but there are some people who want to know how they work, and why they are the way they are. There are two types – standalone…
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Finding an Engineer
We’re very impressed by the engineers who have been signing up for the programme! We’re finding community groups for them, but we also need to help community groups in other locales to find engineers near them. If you are a group without an engineer, we suggest you reach out through your community – notice boards,…
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Finding groups for engineers
Recruitment for our programme is going well and we’re just starting to match engineers to groups. Lots of people have asked how this is going to work, and the answer is – we haven’t done this before! Here’s how we’re going about it. For engineers who don’t already know what community group they want to…
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An apology to those outside the UK
We’re getting good interest in engineers and community groups wanting to take part in the programme, and an unexpected surprise – some of them are outside the UK. They are very keen to take part, and we’d love to be able to support them, but it’s not something we can do at this time. HeatHack’s…
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Monitoring devices
Being able to see what the temperature of a space does over time can throw up some real surprises. Like the proverbial tree in the forest, who can be sure what happens in the night when no one is around? One part of HeatHack’s programme involves placing a small device in the building that measures…
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Open for applications
We are currently accepting applications from UK-based community groups and volunteer engineers who want to be involved in our new programme. You can read more about this opportunity on our website. https://heathack.org To apply, please use these forms. HeatHack – Application Form for groups HeatHack – Application Form for engineers If you have any questions,…
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Our new programme
In partnership with The Surefoot Effect, we are delighted to accept an Ingenious grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering to deliver a programme of facilitated group sessions that community building operators can use to understand what a net zero future holds for their own premises. It will help them not just understand energy efficiency…