Monthly Archives: January 2011

Call for green projects in West Cornwall communities

Posted on Monday, January 10th, 2011

Communities in St Just, Pendeen, Goldsithney and Zennor are being invited to access support to develop projects to increase the take up of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures in their area. A series of events are being held in the coming weeks to encourage individuals that are interested in helping their communities to live more sustainable futures to develop sustainable energy projects. The activity is part of the two year Sustainable Energy Communities Project for West Cornwall, which …

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Cornish householders wrap up during the cold snap

Posted on Friday, January 7th, 2011

Following the big freeze of the county during recent weeks, the Cornish fuel poverty and sustainable energy charity Community Energy Plus has reported a record number of applications for loft and cavity wall insulation through a scheme funded by Cornwall Council. The cold snap has encouraged many households in the county to act on the invitation to stay warm and save money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes by taking up the charity’s offer for free and discounted …

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