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EVENT: People’s Climate March

Thu, 18 September 2014

 

21st September. Locations around the world, including London, Sheffield and Manchester

In September, heads of state are going to New York City for a historic summit on climate change. Climate Marches are taking place across the world to demand action to tackle climate change.

http://peoplesclimate.org/global/

 

Insulation Seconds Available

Thu, 18 September 2014

One of the householders who opened their home to the public as part of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Eco Open Homes Week back in May took many questions about the cost of insulation. So he decided to do some research and has come across two suppliers of insulation seconds. The insulation tends to be slightly bent, missing corners or include a join where on roll ended and another started, but could be ideal for small jobs. The companies aren’t locally based but will deliver. Perhaps several homes in your community could club together to get a delivery to cut down on transport emissions?

www.secondsandco.co.uk

www.aandainsulationservices.com

RESOURCE: Insulation Models for Hire

Thu, 18 September 2014

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The Centre for Sustainable Energy have three insulation models (internal, cavity and external) available for hire by community groups. They could be used at public engagement events to demonstrate how different types of wall are insulated. Contact communities@cse.org.uk

 

 

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Health and Housing Project Officers

Wed, 10 September 2014

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting and hosting these posts on behalf of the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Local Authorities’ Energy Partnership (LAEP).

The LAEP is looking for highly motivated individuals to be involved in the delivery of a ‘Healthy Housing’ affordable warmth programme, commissioned and funded by Derbyshire Public Health. The programme will provide energy efficiency advice and improvements to the homes of Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City), targeting people in fuel poverty and with long term health conditions made worse by living in cold damp homes.

Experience of involvement in domestic energy efficiency and affordable warmth projects will be valuable. Equally important will be the skill to deal sensitively with vulnerable householders in the home and a desire to improve their health and well-being.

Salary: £20,862 - £22,546 per annum
Job Term: Full Time / Part Time
Appointment Type: Fixed term contract until August 2016
Hours: 37 hours per week 

More details: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobdetails.asp?jobid=43083