Home of the Lake District National Park, rural Cumbria is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for outstanding beauty but living among such natural treasure comes at a price for residents when it comes to heating their homes but this New Year, Warmer Communities are providing a solution to 200...Read More

You know the saying: “New Year, New Me”. Well how about, New Savings? This year, make it your resolution to save money on your heating and energy bills by becoming more energy efficient with these simple tips: Check your EPC Rating EPCs tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a rating...Read More

In light of energy saving week 2018, we have narrowed down some quick and easy energy savings tips that will help you reduce your bills quickly. The average household can save up to £250* on energy bills, and here are some ways to get started… Have a brew – not a bill! Only fill the...Read More

What’s that sound? Is that a ghost or a ghoul? Creaking, banging, gurgling and groaning – is it a ghost? Actually, it could be your boiler or heating system going bump in the night! Heating your home accounts for 55% of your total energy bill which can be a haunting, sorry we mean daunting task...Read More

Eco Funding The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. ECO was launched in January 2013, and has delivered over 2.2 million improvements in around 1.8m homes. The Energy Company Obligation provides energy saving measures that make homes warmer and...Read More

Warmer Communities are proud to announce that one of our partners, Homelife Carlisle have recently won a national award for “Home Adaptations Service of the Year”. The team at Homelife Carlisle, a Home Improvement Agency provided by Carlisle City Council, has been rewarded for their success in speeding up home adaptations and for increasing the...Read More

Warmer Communities is working with Carlisle City Council and home improvement agency Homelife Carlisle and operating through Warmer Communities Carlisle, they aim to support fuel poor and low-income households in the Carlisle and District area including those living in rural areas without access to mains gas by offering both heating and insulation solutions and a...Read More

Fuel poverty might sound like such a serious term, but suffering from it is a lot more common than you may think. Fuel poverty in the UK is defined as having to spend roughly 10% of your household income to heat your home to a satisfactory standard or if you have required fuel costs that...Read More