Partnership Publications

Education and Community Group

This section contains publications and reports relating to the Education and Community Group. Please note that this group no longer exists and now comes under the Household Engagement and Action Group.

Education on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy - How Stakeholders Can Help 20.Oct.2008 The EEPH’s Education and Communities Group commissioned this research. It maps out how secondary schools can incorporate a ‘whole-school’ approach to sustainable energy, across the curriculum, the campus and the community. Research report

Tackling Climate Change - Guidance for Secondary Schools 20.Oct.2008 This document focuses on how teachers can tackle climate change in their schools. It encourages them to take a joined up approach which involves linking several elements: work towards reducing carbon emissions from the school campus; education about climate change through the curriculum; and action to raise awareness of climate change issues in the community and in students’ homes. Report

Funding community based sustainable energy initiatives 07.Oct.2008 This report by Climate Works marks the conclusion of a project working with charitable trusts and other funding bodies on developing funding for community based sustainable energy initiatives. The overall aim of this project was to increase the funding available for community based sustainable energy projects. Final Report

Towards Effective Sustainable Energy Education for a Low Carbon Future 16.Aug.2007 The Partnership’s Education Taskgroup has produced a paper which looks at  how to engage young people with sustainable energy through effective education. To download the document click here.

Education & Community Group Workplan 2007/08 21.Jun.2007 Click here to view the Workplan

Promoting Support by Funders for Community Level Sustainable Energy Action 03.May.2007 This report, produced by a partnership of Future Perspectives Co-operative Ltd, Richard Hoggett and Community Energy Plus, looks at the current state and extent of funding for community based sustainable energy projects, whether from charitable or other sources. It provides an updated list of over 50 charitable trusts and foundations that could fund such projects within their existing criteria. It also provides a range of information materials that illustrate how supporting community based sustainable energy projects can have additional social and economic benefits. Click here to view the summary Click here to view the full report

Education and Community Group Response to the Energy Review Consultation 18.Apr.2006 Click here to view the document

Energising Communities: Feasibility Study for a Small Grant Fund for Community Groups 31.Mar.2006 This report was prepared by Community Energy Plus on behalf of the Education and Community Group. The report looks at the need for and feasibility of establishing a fund to provide small (up to £5,000) grants to community groups to carry out non-capital energy efficiency projects. Click here to view the Report Click here to view the summary report and recommendations

Energy Efficiency in Education Case Studies 30.Jun.2005 These case studies were prepared as part of the Education and Community Group Research "Analysis of Home Energy Efficiency Education Within the Formal and Informal Education Sector". They provide details of successful projects promoting energy efficiency through schools and adult education. Case Study 1: Northern Ireland School Project  Case Study 2: Energy Efficiency for Life  Case Study 3: Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Day - United Utilities  Case Study 4: Energise you Community - Trafford Hall   Case Study 5: Gifted and Green Summer School  Case Study 6: Energy in the Home - Family Learning Network and Centre for Sustainable Energy  Case Study 7: City and Guilds Training - The Wise Group  Case Study 8: Energy Educators Project - The Wise Group  Case Study 9: Warm Homes Week - East Ayrshire    Case Study 10: Energy Ambassadors Project

Analysis of Home Energy Efficiency Education within the Formal and Informal Education Sector 29.Jun.2005 This report was prepared by CREATE on behalf of the Education and Community Group. It aims to determine the effectiveness of home energy efficiency education in both the formal and informal education sector across the UK, identify any gaps in provision and put forward recommendations. Click here to view the Report Click here to view the Executive Summary

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