Call for Residents in Camborne, Pool and Redruth to be Redevelopment Energy Champions
A European funded project to produce a Sustainable Energy Action Plan for the future development of Camborne, Pool and Redruth is in need of lots of people who live and work in the area to take part in the project. (19 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format
New Year Message from Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
“The urgency to address both climate change and peak oil and make serious changes to the behaviour of individuals and organisations has never been so well evidenced...". (19 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format
New Government Planning Policy will boost renewable energy technologies in homes across Cornwall
‘A Government Planning Policy Statement released this week will hopefully mean that there will be more renewable energy technologies in Cornwall’s homes’, says the Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership (CSEP). (18 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format
Carbon Rationing the Silver Bullet to Save the Planet
‘Carbon rationing, reminiscent of the wartime (WWII) food rationing system, is the main way that the population of the world can save the planet,’ said influential climate change guru Dr Mayer Hillman at the CSEP annual meeting yesterday. (12 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format
Climate Change Guru Helps Launch Process that will Lead to Carbon Targets for Cornwall
Veteran Climate Change Guru Dr Mayer Hillman is making a rare visit to Cornwall to help launch the process that will lead to the production of a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Cornwall. (7 Dec 07) Download in PDF Format
REWARDS Winner - Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
Creating Excellence are proud to announce that Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership won our inaugural REWARDS scheme on 5 December 2007. (5 Dec 07) Click to see Creating Excellence Press release
November 2007
Isles of Scilly Energy Days
Residents of the Isles of Scilly will have a two day opportunity to talk to energy advisors and green technology specialists about accessing grants for home insulation improvements and small scale renewable technologies. (20 Nov 07) Download in PDF Format
Green Energy Stars celebrate achievements at Award ceremony
South West England’s green energy stars are today (14) celebrating their success as winners of the 2007 South West England Green Energy Awards. (15 Nov 07) Click to see regensw press release
‘Cornwall needs to prepare for increasing hostile weather extremes’ says local energy partnership
Following the release of a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) backed by 2,500 of the world’s leading scientists on climate change predictions, Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership (CSEP) is urging the Government to act now. (19 Nov 07) Download in PDF Format
Cornish Energy Partnership Shares Best Practice with Bulgarian Government Officials
A Cornish energy partnership is sharing its success in sustainable energy practices with 12 officials from Bulgaria on their fact finding mission. (7 Nov 07)
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Announcement of Energy Bill and Climate change Bill in Queen’s Speech – Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership response
Responding to the Queen’s speech announcing the details of the bills to go forward in the next session of Parliament, Tim German, Director of Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership said...(6 Nov 07) Download in PDF Format
Dressing-up fun for the real scary climate message on Halloween!Hailed by delegates as ‘inspirational’ and offering real solutions on what they can do as individuals, as organisations, and in their communities the, Climate Change, So What?’ conference brought laughter and humour to help spread the message to the voluntary and community sector of Cornwall. (1 Nov 07) Download in PDF Format
October 2007
Government put UK’s Next Industrial revolution in Jeopardy
The Director of one of the UK’s best practice Sustainable Energy Organisations believes that the green economic future of the UK will be placed in even greater jeopardy if the reports of a Government step back from renewable targets prove to be true. (23 Oct 07) Download in PDF Format
Local community champions join Energy Saving Week campaign
The Cornish NHS Trusts, Cornwall County Council, Women’s Institute, Surfers Against Sewage, RNLI, Cornish Pirates, and Church of England, are some of the community champions who are banding together to support a national campaign, Energy Saving Week (
22nd – 28th October). (22 Oct 07)
Download in PDF Format For more information on Energy Efficiency Week, visit the Community Energy Plus website at www.cep.org.uk or click here.
September 2007
Cornish heating installers join national heating & insulation initiative
More people in Cornwall will be able to benefit from a means tested national heating and insulation grants as 7 installers based in Cornwall join the registered network. (24 Sept 07) Download in PDF Format
Tarn Westspells ‘new start’ for homeless
Newly refurbished, carbon-neutral housing officially opened in Redruth
A wind turbine, ground source heating and solar powered security lights were among some of the ‘green’ improvements unveiled by Coastline Housing at the official opening of its newly refurbished, carbon-neutral, temporary housing scheme in Redruth. (7 Sept 07) Download in PDF Format
August 2007
Free Home Energy Checks for Cornwall
A Cornish charity is offering free home energy checks that will give sellers a good indication of how their home will rate, before they pay for an Energy Performance Certificate as part of a new Home Information Pack (HIP) introduced by the Government today. (1 Aug 2007) Download in PDF format
July 2007
£54,000 donated by energy partnership to install green heating systems into Cornish homes
A local energy partnership has given Penwith Housing Association £54,000 towards the costs of installing ground source heat pumps (GSHP) into nine homes at Trewellard. (20 July 2007) Download in PDF Format
Inspirational European Energy Conference in Cornwall Highlights the Importance of Community Ownership
Cornwall was the arena of a trans-national conference that saw speakers from iconic European sustainable energy projects show how they are achieving a sustainable energy future for their regions. (2 July 2007)
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June 2007
Cornwall’s European Energy Conference will demonstrate why the UK is playing ‘catch up’ to many parts of Europe.
The UK may be as much as 10-15 years behind much of Europe in Climate Change and Energy Sustainability actions. This is an issue to be debated at a conference that will showcase iconic sustainable energy projects across Europe for 200 UK and European decision makers.
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Green Village Attracts Thousands of Energy Savers
The Green Energy Village at this year’s Royal Cornwall added a new dimension to the agricultural scene attracting thousands of show goers with information on saving energy and renewable technologies. (12 Jun 2007) Download in PDF Format
May 2007
Minister to visit Green Energy Village at Royal Cornwall Show Parliamentary Secretary for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Ben Bradshaw MP will visit the ‘Green Energy Village’ at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show. (31 May 2007) Download in PDF Format
Weak Energy Review Leans Towards Nuclear for Support A Cornish energy partnership is concerned that the Energy Review announced today will not deliver a bold commitment to renewable energy. (23 May 2007)
Download in PDF Format Brown’s Eco-House Programme is 15 years behind Europe
A leading UK regional energy agency, Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership (CSEP) has given a cautious welcome to Gordon Brown’s proposals to build 100,000 houses in five eco-townsacross the UK if he becomes Prime Minister. But they stress concern that it only means we are playing ‘catch-up’ to Europe. (14 May 2007) Download in PDF Format
Cornish Energy Partnership Welcomes International Panel’s recommendations to Stop Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Working Group III Report "Mitigation of Climate Change" in Bangkok today, which
assesses options for limiting greenhouse gas emissions in an attempt to reduce the impacts of climate change. (4 May 2007).
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Falmouth residents entitled to free energy saving measures
All residents of privately owned and privately rented homes in Falmouth are now eligible for free energy saving measures under a scheme run by Community Energy Plus and Carrick District Council. (16 April 2007). Download in PDF Format
Cornish Partnership Campaign for Single Energy Department being considered by Government
A Cornish energy partnership is delighted to hear that Gordon Brown is considering the possibility of having one government department to deal with energy issues within the midst of growing concern over climate change. (11 April 2007). Download in PDF Format
New proposals to relax laws around the installation of small scale green technologies is welcomed by Cornish energy partnership
The Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership (CSEP) welcomes proposals to relax planning restrictions surrounding microgeneration technologies launched today, at a meeting of the Green Alliance by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Ruth Kelly. (4 April 2007). Download in PDF Format
March 2007
‘Wide ranging environmental budget very encouraging’, said Director of the Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
From insulating the homes of the elderly to raising the highest tax band for the most polluting vehicles, Chancellor Gordon Brown has delivered a wide ranging budget that is very encouraging, but more joined up thinking between government departments is necessary for a low carbon economy. (21 March 2007) Download in PDF Format
Local energy charity says Climate Change Bill needs to be more inspirational
Two local sustainable energy organisations applaud the Government’s new Climate Change Bill to introduce legally binding limits on carbon emissions but believe that more ambitious targets are needed. (13 March 2007) Download in PDF Format.
February 2007
Challenging opportunity for political leadership on climate change CSEP Director Tim German has met with Chris Huhne, the Lib Dem Shadow Environment minister, members of Cornwall County Council’s Lib Dem executive and Julia Goldsworthy MP to encourage strong and cohesive strategic leadership to deal with Climate Change and Energy Sustainability. (13 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format.
Government Energy Saving Advice Service delivered by local charity – Business support
Does your business utilise lots of energy? Do you want to increase your customer base through green credentials? Are you generally keen to do your bit to reduce the counties industry environmental impact whilst contributing to the local economy? (13 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format.
Government energy saving advice service delivered by local charity
Do you want to reduce your home energy bills and reduce your carbon contribution? Confused by the number of energy saving companies out there? Are you aware of Government grants available to make energy efficiency improvements to your home? (08 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format.
Perfect opportunity for political leadership on climate change Today, CSEP Director Tim German in meeting with Chris Huhne, the Lib Dem Shadow Environment minister, members of Cornwall County Council’s Lib Dem executive and Julia Goldsworthy MP to encourage strong and cohesive strategic leadership to deal with Climate Change and Energy Sustainability. (02 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format
Cornwall needs a robust response to today’s news on Climate Change
It is vital that Cornwall and the South West responds robustly, effectively and immediately to today’s announcement by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that says there is more than a 90% probability of a very significant rise in temperature before the end of the 21st century. (02 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format
LETS Get Warm Partnership
This is a multi partner project managed by award winning Cornish charity Community Energy Plus. Other partners include Restormel Borough Council, British Gas and the Eaga partnership. Targeting the private rented sector of properties with more than one dwelling in Newquay, it provides free insulation measures such as cavity wall and loft insulation. Properties without heating systems will also be assessed for grant help. (02 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format
Cornwall’s micro-renewable energy sector flourishing
Cornwall’s local economy is benefiting from an increase in green energy companies relocating, starting-up and growing in the county. Micro-renewable companies providing technologies which include small wind turbines, solar panels to capture energy from the sun, and ground source heat pumps are supporting this growth. (1 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format
Free insulation for Carrick residents
Information day will be held on Saturday 3rd February at the Zed Shed, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn 11am – 2pm. Residents across the Carrick district have been chosen to recieve free home insulation by Cornish energy charity Community Energy Plus (CEP). Householders eligible for the scheme will have recieved a letter from CEP recently advising them of the project and the free measures available. (1 Feb 2007) Download in PDF Format
January 2007
Safe Passage of Sustainable Communities Bill in Parliament celebrated by Cornish partnership
The Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership is thrilled that campaigning which started in Cornwall over two years ago has now led to a major debate in parliament, with MPs voting to support the Sustainable Communities Bill by 175 votes to 17 against. The Bill now goes to the Committee Stage. (23rd January 2007) Download in PDF Format
Making a World of Difference … Trust launches environmental campaign
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is leading the Cornwall health community as it launches an environmental campaign which aims to help staff save energy and other world resources at work and at home. (22nd January 2007) Download in PDF Format
Councillors visit bio-diesel test site
Councillors from across the county will visit a bio-diesel production test site on Monday 15th January at 10:00am to raise awareness of the economic and environmental potential of the fuel alternative. (8th January 2007) Download in PDF Format
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