The Cambridgeshire Energy Retrofit Partnership (CERP) has won a national award for its success in promoting environmental best practice and quality retrofit programmes.
The CERP partnership has been awarded bronze for its contribution to ‘Green Public Service’ in the Public Sector Transformation Improvement and Social Efficiency (iESE) awards. These awards recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice across the public sector in the UK.
Also known as Action on Energy Cambridgeshire, CERP is a partnership between Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Their hands-on approach to delivering success in energy retrofit allows them to provide communities with advice on how to maximise energy efficiency at home, save money on energy bills and cut carbon emissions. This includes practical guidance, funding opportunities and support with finding an installer.
The partnership demonstrated ways in which it has sustainably improved the quality of life and wellbeing of Cambridgeshire residents by:
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Developing energy efficiency projects to improve building stock in Cambridgeshire, with the aim of reducing fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
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Boosting the local economy with employment, skills and learning.
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Helping residents on their journey towards fuel security, providing healthier, more resilient, and energy efficient homes.
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Securing nearly £28 million in grant funding and over 1,700 homes improved with over 2,100 funded installations.
Cllr Rosy Moore, Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment at Cambridge City Council, said: “This award is recognition for the great partnership that has been developed among the councils over many years and what can be achieved by working together towards common goals.
"The Energy Retrofit Partnership has played a significant part in helping reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in Cambridgeshire while also helping with energy bills during a cost-of-living crisis, and improving people’s comfort and health at home.”
Cllr Lorna Dupré, chair of the Environment and Green Investment Committee at Cambridgeshire County Council, said: “Winning this award highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in public service. Not only is the award testament to all the hard work and dedication of our teams, but it also reinforces Cambridgeshire County Council’s mission to create a greener, more caring Cambridgeshire.
“Our commitment is to create a more sustainable future for our residents by improving energy efficiency and fuel security, and by investing in innovative retrofit solutions, we’re helping households to reduce energy costs, stay warm, and become less vulnerable to rising fuel prices. This will in turn enable long-term security and comfort for our communities."
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