2007 Press Releases

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January 2008

Free Home Insulation For All Residents In Cornwall Over 70
As part of new government funding to eradicate fuel poverty and save carbon emissions, all residents in Cornwall aged 70 years or over are eligible for free home insulation. (2 Jan 08) Download in PDF Format

December 2007

Call for Residents in Camborne, Pool and Redruth to be Redevelopment Energy Champions
A European funded project to produce a Sustainable Energy Action Plan for the future development of Camborne, Pool and Redruth is in need of lots of people who live and work in the area to take part in the project. (19 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format

November 2007

Isles of Scilly Energy Days
Residents of the Isles of Scilly will have a two day opportunity to talk to energy advisors and green technology specialists about accessing grants for home insulation improvements and small scale renewable technologies. (20th November 2007) Download in PDF Format

September 2007

Cornish heating installers join national heating & insulation initiative
More people in Cornwall will be able to benefit from a menas tested national heating and insulation grant as 7 installers based in Cornwall join the registered network. (24th Sept 2007) Download in PDF Format

August 2007

Funding running out for food sector businesses to take advantage of subsidised environment training
Businesses in Cornwall have until the end of the year to benefit from
There are just 40 more funded places for companies to take part on the CIEH Environment Management at work programme that enables companies to implement ISO14001 Environment Management Standard. The ISO14001 is an internationally recognised standard which is essential to a business’ future. (7 Aug 2007) Download in PDF Format

July 2007

Cornish school receives commendation for sustainability
St Mawes School has been awarded a commendation from the Department for Education and Science (DfES) for Sustainable Schools. 2007 was the first year for this award category. (6 Jul 2007) Download in PDF Format

April 2007

Falmouth residents entitled to free energy saving measures
All residents of privately owned and privately rented homes in Falmouth are now eligible for free energy saving measures under a scheme run by Community Energy Plus and Carrick District Council. (16 Apr 2007) Download in PDF Format.

February 2007

Government Energy Saving Advice Service delivered by local charity – Business support
Does your business utilise lots of energy? Do you want to increase your customer base through green credentials? Are you generally keen to do your bit to reduce the counties industry environmental impact whilst contributing to the local economy? (13 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format.

Government energy saving advice service delivered by local charity
Do you want to reduce your home energy bills and reduce your carbon contribution? Confused by the number of energy saving companies out there? Are you aware of Government grants available to make energy efficiency improvements to your home? (08 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format.

LETS Get Warm Partnership
This is a multi partner project managed by award winning Cornish charity Community Energy Plus. Other partners include Restormel Borough Council, British Gas and the Eaga partnership. Targeting the private rented sector of properties with more than one dwelling in Newquay, it provides free insulation measures such as cavity wall and loft insulation. Properties without heating systems will also be assessed for grant help. (02 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format

Cornwall’s micro-renewable energy sector flourishing
Cornwall’s local economy is benefiting from an increase in green energy companies relocating, starting-up and growing in the county. Micro-renewable companies providing technologies which include small wind turbines, solar panels to capture energy from the sun, and ground source heat pumps are supporting this growth. (1 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format

Free insulation for Carrick residents
Information day will be held on Saturday 3rd February at the Zed Shed, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn 11am – 2pm.Residents across the Carrick district have been chosen to recieve free home insulation by Cornish energy charity Community Energy Plus (CEP). Householders eligible for the scheme will have recieved a letter from CEP recently advising them of the project and the free measures available. (1 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format

January 2007

Making a World of Difference … Trust launches environmental campaign
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is leading the Cornwall health community as it launches an environmental campaign which aims to help staff save energy and other world resources at work and at home. (22nd January 2007) Download in PDF Format