Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) has partnered with broadband provider Fibrus to deliver carbon literacy training for 150 staff and contractors in Cumbria. Delivered by CAfS, who hold the prestigious […]
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Event just the tonic for climate conscious businesses in the South Lakes
Small businesses across the South Lakes came together to raise money for, and awareness of, climate change in Cumbria at a recent charity evening in Ulverston. Shed 1 Gin in Ulverston […]
Big opportunities in Big Energy Saving Week 2020
CUMBRIA Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is celebrating Big Energy Saving Week 2020 and promoting opportunities for people to cut their energy bills and make sure they get all the financial support that’s […]
Champion energy savers needed in Cumbria
CUMBRIA Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is looking for volunteers in Carlisle and Eden to be trained as Champions for the Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria energy-saving service. “We’re looking for […]
Cumbria seeks Cold to Cosy Champions
As the clocks go back, the days get shorter and people are switching on their lights and heating, Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is seeking to recruit 20 energy champions […]
Cumbrians asked for views on climate change in county’s first survey
People who live, work or study in Cumbria are being invited to share their opinions on climate change and ways to tackle it in a new survey launched this week. […]
Climate emergency summit to help plan next steps in Cumbria
A county-wide action summit for councils, environmental organisations and campaigners is to be held in Carlisle this month. The summit, sponsored by Ecology Building Society, has been organised for everyone […]
Green build and sustainability festival now open for booking
This event is now live throughout September – book via the CAfS website: www.cafs.org.uk/events. The annual Cumbria Green Build & Sustainable Living Festival throws open the doors throughout September on […]
Tread more lightly on the planet with Jaki Bell.
Welcome to the first of our new monthly blog, packed with practical tips to help you tread a little more lightly on the planet, by guest writer Jaki Bell. Jaki […]
Cumbria's green build festival powers up with new headline sponsor
Electricity North West has been named as the headline sponsor for this year’s Cumbria Green Build and Sustainable Living Festival. This annual programme showcasing clever low-energy buildings and home improvements, […]
Courses aim to turn older buildings from cold to cosy
Two subsidised courses coming up in Kendal aim to help overcome the problems of cold and damp faced by many households living in older homes. A high proportion of Cumbrians […]
Public invited to share views with Electricity North West
The electricity distribution network in Cumbria is changing to meet the needs of a low-carbon future and there’s an opportunity for the public to help shape how it’s transforming. Electricity […]