Community energy

A £15,000 grant helped CAfS to produce bespoke solar mapping and carbon footprint tools which were piloted with small businesses and households in three distinct communities to help them maximise their collective potential to generate renewable energy. The assessment combined the latest tailored advice for businesses on how to decarbonise. Find out more >

This community in west Cumbria wanted to install a hydro power scheme in their area, and we supported them to explore options. CAfS helped local organisation Melbreak Communities to assess three sites, to see whether a hydro scheme would be feasible at any of them. Find out more >