Calor Free

As a network, we share an aim to provide continuity in our support on climate change challenges, embedding new aspects of work as initiatives and opportunities for accessing appropriate investment arise in the international, national and local arenas. An example of our current work in this area is our involvement in the Future Rural Energy in England Project (FREE). FREE is a rural energy advisorship programme, aimed purely at off-grid communities across England, this three year project is supported by Calor Gas and involves ACRE, RCAN and National Energy Action. The programme will bring practical independent advice and information to residents regarding fuel choices, energy efficient technologies, and carbon reduction measures. It will help individual households to focus on reducing their energy consumption and fuel costs, and also encourage local communities to work together to promote best practice in energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

The Future Rural Energy in England (FREE) project is working at a local level with communities most at risk of fuel poverty, the initiative will provide:

• Information and advice for households and communities on how to improve their efficient use of energy and reduce their carbon footprint.
• Information and advice on the various grant schemes which are available to improve insulation and heating systems, and the eligibility criteria for applying.
• Balanced information on the various energy efficient technologies available.

The FREE initiative will help households to understand the full range of options open to them with regard to cost savings, new technologies, income maximisation and carbon reduction methods and will encourage local communities to work together to promote best practice.

For more information visit the Calor FREE website