This project, in collaboration with the Cambridge University Environmental Consulting Society, provides a free service to householders to help you make practical plans to reduce your carbon emissions.
What the project offers
- Free individualised report offering suggestions and advice about what can be done to cut the carbon footprint of your home, and save on bills.
- Information tailored to your circumstances on grants, suppliers and discount
- Advice and support from a friendly, trained volunteer.
How it works
- You register your name, address and contact details by emailing: mary.geddess@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org
- A trained volunteer surveyor gets in contact to arrange a convenient time to visit.
- Your volunteer surveyor visits, takes you through a simple questionnaire, and books a return visit or phone call.
- A report is produced. This is reviewed by an expert, who will also provide recommendations for addressing particular issues. This is sent to you by email or post, as you prefer.
- Your volunteer surveyor returns and goes through the results of the survey, the energy saving checklist, and the action plan.
FAQ
Can I become a surveyor?
We hope to run training for new surveyors in the coming months. Email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org to register your interest.
Who are the surveyors?
The surveyors are all Cambridge Carbon Footprint volunteers. Some are university students, often studying for an environmental science or engineering degree, with a need to gain an understanding of the human and the practical factors affecting our decision-making about energy use.
How is the service funded?
The project is currently not funded. It is run by unpaid volunteers with some support from CCF staff. We ask householders if they would be willing to provide a donation to CCF for this service. The donation is not obligatory and the donation amount should be based on householders’ circumstances.
What is the Cambridge University Environmental Consulting Society?
CUECS is a student society whose goal is to have a positive impact on environmental problems by helping organisations and individuals (primarily within Cambridge) to alter their practices in cost-effective, efficient and environmentally sound ways. .
