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Action 5.2

Action 5.2 - Accelerate activity to reduce the impact of our homes and the way we travel, including: Providing a one-stop-shop of free and impartial advice on household energy efficiency, renewable technologies, greener transport, waste reduction and water conservation to create 'low carbon citizens' who actively choose sustainable energy options through their behaviour and purchasing decisions. Lead: Energy Saving Trust

Description: The Northwest Climate Change Partnership is supporting the activity of the Energy Saving Trust in the region through;

  • Initial help to establish the three Energy Saving Trust Advice Centres for Greater Manchester, Liverpool & Cheshire, and Lancashire & Cumbria;
  • Providing additional resources for the employment of a dedicated micro-renewables specialist, and a regional travel advisor;
  • Piloting new and innovative approaches to engaging householders on sustainable travel, smarter driving and renewable energy;
  • Ensuring that the Northwest is represented on national field trails for micro-renewables.

For more information on the Energy Saving Trust please click here, or telephone 0800 512 012 for consumer advice.

Latest Updates:

Oct 2009 - Publication - Northwest Modal Shift Mapping Exercise. Download

March 2010 - The Northwest has become the first region to develop bespoke transport literature with the Energy Saving Trust. Over 50,000 households targeted. Download the case study.

August 2010 - Case study launched on the pilot driver training programme with over 5,000 employees trained in smarter, low carbon driving techniques with identified savings in excess of £1m. Download

How you can help

Everyone in the Northwest has an important part to play in tackling climate change. Click here to find out what your business, household, community or school can do to help.