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Community Action Awards 2014-16. Tackling fuel poverty together in local communities

Thu, 18 September 2014

Apply for phase 1 before 3 October 2014

Are you involved in an exciting, innovative project to tackle fuel poverty in your local community?

The Community Action Awards will recognise best practice amongst those who are working to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency in their local communities. Supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and British Gas, the scheme will run from 2014-16 with a total of 25 awards made to community groups, third sector organisations, health agencies, local authorities and other public and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales that demonstrate innovative approaches to tackling fuel poverty.

Winners will receive £1,500 to develop or enhance their project; a free place at the NEA Annual Conference; and practical and financial support to hold a community celebration event.

The published deadlines are:

  • Phase 1 -  3 October 2014
  • Phase 2 -  7 January 2015
  • Phase 3 -  17 April 2015
  • Phase 4 – 2 October 2015
  • Phase 5 – 8 January 2016

For further information and to apply go to www.nea.org.uk/communityactionawards or contact Nina Dunlavy on 0191 269 2935.

Save green deal by offering financial incentives to households, MPs say

Thu, 18 September 2014

Green deal energy efficiency : Cavity wall insulation

Report advocates council tax discounts and stamp duty rebates to revive flagship energy efficiency scheme.

Stamp duty discounts, variable council tax rates and other financial incentives should be offered to help households reduce energy bills and revive the government’s flagship conservation initiative, a group of MPs has urged in a scathing report.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/sep/15/green-deal-energy-scheme-mps

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