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Spending on fuel poverty slashed as energy bills rocket

May 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

On the day that the Government's latest fuel poverty figures are published, a shocking new report from the Association for the Conservation of Energy has shown that funding to help fuel poor households is being slashed by almost a third. To make matters worse, national spending on making homes more energy efficient - the only permanent way to bring down energy bills and end fuel poverty - will have been cut by over 50% over the 3 year period to 2013. With average household energy bills having doubled in only six years... [Read the full story]

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LCCN AGM

May 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Our AGM will take place on May 25th at 2pm at the Dragon Hall Community Centre, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT (a short walk from Holborn tube station). Attendance is open to anyone working locally on climate change and low carbon living. You can book on-line here: http://lccnagm2012.eventbrite.com The main focus will be a discussion on how local action can best be taken forward. Our situation has changed considerably since the years of peak public concern in 2008-2009. We need to be clear that we are ‘fit... [Read the full story]

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Communication, Energy Efficiency and the Green Deal

May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

A new report from think tank Green Alliance and its Green Living Consortium suggest that government energy policies around the Green Deal risk failure without a national communications strategy. "Neither sermons nor silence: the case for national communications on energy" shows why the government's current communications plans for energy schemes such as the Green Deal and the smart meter roll-out are unlikely to secure the take up and interest needed, putting them at risk of failure. The report looks at lessons from other... [Read the full story]

Events

Climate Jobs Caravan starts its travels

May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The Climate Jobs Caravan is being organised by the Million Climate Jobs Campaign. Two vehicles will take part in a 2,500 mile trip that will take the arguments for Climate Jobs to towns and cities up and down the country. There will be a range of public meetings and associated activities that are taking place along the route. London, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Cardiff are among the first stops. Final details can be found on the website: www.climate-change-jobs.org Read More →

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Communication, Energy Efficiency and the Green Deal

May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

A new report from think tank Green Alliance and its Green Living Consortium suggest that government energy policies around the Green Deal risk failure without a national communications strategy. "Neither sermons nor silence: the case for national communications on energy" shows why the government's current communications plans for energy schemes such as the Green Deal and the smart meter roll-out are unlikely to secure the take up and interest needed, putting them at risk of failure. The report looks at lessons from other... [Read the full story]

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CHANGE AGENTS UK

April 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Who we are: CHANGE AGENTS UK are a national charity working to place graduates and young people on sustainability projects within businesses, institutions and communities to help shape them for a low carbon and sustainable future. What we’re doing: Energy Action 4 Rutland is a current project, recently winning the National Community Footprint Award. It’s had a huge impact on Rutland’s residents and we hope it will leave a lasting legacy on the area. Energy Action 4 Rutland is a partnership with Rutland County... [Read the full story]

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October 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

For general inquiries please email - hello@lowcarboncommunities.net If you have any news for us to circulate to our members please contact - news@lowcarboncommunities.net To become a member of the LCCN please request a membership form by emailing - membership@lowcarboncommunities.net Or you can download the membership form by clicking here Read More →

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LCCN – planning our future

LCCN – planning our future

Our AGM will take place on May 25th at 2pm at the Dragon Hall Community Centre, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT (a short walk from Holborn tube station). Attendance is open... [Read more]


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