It’s official, the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (BEIS) released their newest report on reaching Net Zero – and it’s taking Fuel Poverty seriously, highlighting that Warmer Communities work in delivering energy efficient measures to low-income households has become more important than ever. In the face of drastic...Read More

The sun has definitely got his hat on, and we’re experiencing the hottest temperatures recorded since 2003 today, but over the last few weeks we’ve been working to create warmer properties across Carlisle and District – and thanks to the Warmer Communities Carlisle scheme, we secured funding towards the upgrade so this happy couple are...Read More

EVEN IN SUMMER, IT PAYS TO PREPARE The sun may have surfaced but “there’s never been a better time to improve your home and reduce your fuel bills” according to Warmer Communities Project Development Manager, Leon Cowley. Since securing the Warm Homes Fund in December 2018, Warmer Communities are working in partnership with Carlisle City...Read More

It’s World Environment Day – and the planet is in peril. Global warming caused by energy demand is detrimental for the future, but Warmer Communities is helping Carlisle #GetsetforMainsGas. Working with Carlisle City Council’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Homelife funding is available to Landlords, Tenants and Homeowners for First Time Central Heating which will increase...Read More

  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 however this New Year, Warmer Communities are providing a solution to 200 local homes: First Time...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