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Series of free online courses on home renovations launched

By |2022-02-09T12:07:15+00:00February 2nd, 2022|Draughtproofing, Home energy efficiency, Homepage, Insulation, News, Training|

If you're thinking about renovating your home to make it warmer and reduce your energy bills, snap up a free place on our new series of online courses.   We'll take you through all the main things to consider - from planning your retrofit through to insulation, airtightness and ventilation. There are even sessions all about windows and doors.   You can book onto one course or the whole series - whatever you need. We're able to offer the courses free of charge thanks to funding from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.   Introduction We kick off with [...]

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New sustainability opportunities for young people created

By |2022-01-27T12:06:17+00:00January 27th, 2022|Homepage, News, Youth|

As we emerge into a new year, emerging alongside us are many opportunities for engagement with young people on sustainability. Through the brilliant work of our Youth projects Coordinator Ceri, CAfS is looking to place the needs of this generation at the heart of the transition to net zero. We thought we'd give a little update on what sort of things young people can expect in 2022 from us. Work with schools and youth groups The new Greener Schools project has appointed environmental auditors who will shortly begin working with students in 16 primary and secondary schools on Cumbria’s [...]

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Zero Carbon Cumbria celebrates first birthday

By |2022-02-10T11:01:50+00:00January 27th, 2022|Homepage, News, Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership|

It's been one whole year since the Zero Carbon Cumbria project first set sail, and we thought it would be worth taking a quick look back at what's been achieved over the past 12 months. Firstly, for those new to the project, the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP to their friends) is a partnership of 80 organisations from across Cumbria and different sectors of society. Their aim is to drive Cumbria to becoming the first county with net-zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2037. On behalf of ZCCP, CAfS helped to secure a generous grant of £2.5 million from [...]

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Big Energy Saving Week celebrates our partnership

By |2022-01-18T09:31:31+00:00January 17th, 2022|Home energy efficiency, Homepage, News|

This week (17 – 23 Jan) is Big Energy Saving Week and  one of our key partnerships is being celebrated for all it does to help residents keep hold of their cash during Winter. Cold to Cosy Homes is our large scale project that offers free independent energy advice and energy saving measures to vulnerable households. It has now offered advice and measures like draughtproofing to hundreds of households throughout the region, saving locals huge amounts of energy and money. Working in partnership with local authorities, this year the project has extended its reach to the entire county. Homelife Carlisle [...]

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Great uptake of carbon literacy courses

By |2021-12-21T15:18:08+00:00December 21st, 2021|Homepage, News, Training|

This year CAfS launched a new programme of climate training which has been very successful. CAfS’ climate and carbon literacy training courses have huge levels of take up and very positive feedback in terms of improved knowledge and also attendees feeling more motivated and empowered to take action. As take up was so high, we had to recruit extra trainers and now have a team of 8 specialist climate trainers.  “The course sets out why action on climate change is needed now and what we can do as individuals and businesses to make a difference. In the past, when I have attended climate change training, [...]

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An update on Fellfoot Forward

By |2021-12-23T10:41:49+00:00December 21st, 2021|Fellfoot Forward, Homepage, News|

Fellfoot Forward Future fair – North Pennines AONB  The Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme is working with CAfS to deliver the Future Fair part of the scheme. We want to assist farmers, landowners and communities in the scheme area to implement long-term sustainability and carbon reduction and leave a legacy that is fair and sustainable for the next generation. Climate change and how we respond locally and globally will affect the security and impact of everything we invest in through the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme.  Fellfoot Forward Community buildings – North Pennines AONB The Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme can support [...]

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Looking back on a year at CAfS

By |2021-12-22T10:55:47+00:00December 20th, 2021|Homepage, News|

Merry Christmas to all of our followers and supporters! After another turbulent year we've reached the final days of December in a nostalgic mood. We thought we'd take a look back at the previous 12 months and bring to your attention a few of the CAfS highlights and milestones from 2021. But first... A message from our CEO As 2021 draws to a close, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all our supporters on behalf of the CAfS team. We have had many ‘highs’ over the last year – from great success in bringing [...]

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New report sets out Cumbrian energy projects in race to net zero

By |2021-12-02T14:08:08+00:00December 2nd, 2021|Climate politics, Community energy, Homepage, News, Renewable energy|

This month, the Green Investment Plan Cumbria (known as the GIPC to their friends) launched its new green investment report. The report outlines a series of projects that are set to pump billions of pounds into the local economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by millions of tonnes every year. The projects intend to make the most of Cumbria's wealth of renewable and natural assets and take in a range of sectors and range across nature, transport, buildings and the energy sectors. They each involve various mechanisms to help with their financing. The report also identifies actions which should [...]

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Job: Customer Administrator

By |2022-11-23T11:20:44+00:00December 1st, 2021|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. We are looking for an excellent customer service professional, to provide the first point of contact for our clients. As a key member of our core team, you will handle enquiries, process client referrals using our CRM system and support the delivery and coordination of home visits. This essential role also involves providing administrative support to our team in the delivery of events across the county, internal reporting and office management. Application & Interview Process Please apply by completing the application form below. Please do not send [...]

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Job: Home Energy Adviser 

By |2022-11-23T12:19:14+00:00December 1st, 2021|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. We are looking for a friendly and knowledgeable adviser to help people improve their home energy efficiency, giving advice through in-home visits, by telephone and at events. You will be tasked with help guiding improvements to our service, with a keen focus on quality control and developments affecting our work. You'll have excellent communication and accurate coordination skills, supporting our pool of contractors and advisers. Application & Interview Process Please apply by completing the application form below. Please do not send a CV. Guidance for submitting your [...]

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