Community Solar and Car Share Keswick and Cockermouth
A feasibility study focussed on the towns of Keswick and Cockermouth which investigates the potential for community-owned (or community-led) solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, electric vehicle (EV) charge points and car clubs. This study has been funded by the Rural Community Energy Fund. Download the study Download [...]
Net Zero and Rurality, South Lakeland
Feasibility study into a cross-sectoral, place-based, approach to overcoming non-technical barriers to net zero living in South Lakeland, Cumbria. Download the study >>>
Community Energy Start-Up
A £15,000 grant helped CAfS to produce bespoke solar mapping and carbon footprint tools which were piloted with small businesses and households in three distinct communities to help them maximise their collective potential to generate renewable energy. The assessment combined the latest tailored advice for businesses on how to decarbonise. [...]
33a Chapel Street
We gave people the chance to follow a real-life property renovation in Appleby, Cumbria, with regular vlogs and on-site events. We were able to film the restoration of 33a Chapel Street thanks to a grant from Historic England, as part of their support for the Appleby Heritage Action Zone. Find [...]
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together was a programme helping Cumbria to adapt for future flooding and other extreme weather. It was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and we were one of three partners offering a wide range of services to individuals, third-sector organisations and communities. Find out more >
Expanding electric vehicle infrastructure
We helped a partnership of organisations from across the country install electric vehicle chargepoints across Cumbria and Lancashire. Charge My Street installed community-owned, public chargepoints in places near to houses that don't have off-street parking to make the idea of switching to an EV more feasible in the eyes of [...]
Melbreak hydro feasibility study
This community in west Cumbria wanted to install a hydro power scheme in their area, and we supported them to explore options. CAfS helped local organisation Melbreak Communities to assess three sites, to see whether a hydro scheme would be feasible at any of them. Find out more > [...]
SLDC estate audits
We were commissioned by South Lakeland District Council to audit their buildings and advise on ways to make them more energy efficient. It was all part of the council’s commitment to tackling climate change in their area.
Alston Moor Greenprint
The Alston Moor Greenprint was a hugely exciting three-year project led by CAfS to create a vision for a green and sustainable future for this unique part of Cumbria, with practical actions and solutions to make it happen. Funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Greenprint was part of [...]
Rubbish Rebels
Rubbish Rebels is a programme of six lessons on waste reduction, created by CAfS especially for primary schools in Cumbria. We were commissioned by Cumbria County Council to create this new interactive resource kit in 2018, after we ran a successful pilot scheme in 2017. About the Rubbish Rebels [...]