Information, Advice and Guidance

Last updated: 17/05/2013 Add to My Bookmarks Subscribe

The Council is working with a number of partners who are able to provide valuable information, advice and guidance in relation to wide a variety of issues including sustainable energy, climate change, carbon reduction and renewable energy technologies.

• Community Energy Plus (CEP) - Helping individuals and communities to live more sustainably.
• The South West Renewable Energy Agency (regensw)- Offering Advice, technology and news.
• The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)  - News, updates and link to direct.gov's "Check, Switch, Insulate to Save" advice.
• Community Energy Online Portal - Community Energy Online (CEO) is the Community Energy Portal of the Department of Energy and Climate Change aimed at Local Authorities and community groups.
• Clear About Carbon - Clear about Carbon is supported by the European Social Fund project and aims to increase carbon and climate awareness within businesses and the public sector in Cornwall.  The project is developing training and information resources to communicate with staff about climate change and the business opportunities that a low-carbon economy could offer. 

Current Issues and Consultations:

• Putting Energy Red Tape Under the Spotlight
• Renewable Heat Incentive to open for applications
• Penwithick Retrofit Project : Penwithick Poster and Penwithick Ocean Leaflet
• Plug-In Van Grant; speech by Transport Secretary, Justine Greening.
• Energy Bill

Green Cornwall Quarterly Progress Update:

• Green Cornwall Programme Progress Update June 2012
• Green Cornwall Programme Progress Update September 2012
• Green Cornwall Programme Progress Update November 2012
• Green Cornwall Programme Progress Update January 2013

Planning

Renewable Energy - link to Cornwall Council's web pages where you can view a series of renewable energy planning guidance notes to assist householders, communities and developers.

Carbon Calculator

Use the online carbon calculator tool to see how your everyday choices, from the food you buy to the clothes you wear, affect your personal carbon footprint – and find out how you can make a difference.