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Climate change

Tackling climate change will be one of the most important things this generation does and everyone in Peterborough has a part to play. Climate is the average weather experienced over a long period of time.  Climate change is the significant alteration of climatic conditions. There is large scale consensus that human emissions of CO2, mostly through burning fossil fuels, is leading to changes in the atmosphere and consequently our climate. 

Explore the following pages and you will find practical help and ideas on how to make a difference and make your lifestyle greener whether you are a resident, a school or a business. Often the changes that you make will not only benefit the environment but will also make financial sense too.

Heat loss and insulation

Heat loss and insulation

Find out how much heat is being lost from your home, and how to cut back on your energy costs.

Boiler scrappage scheme

Boiler scrappage scheme

The installation of an efficient heating system is an effective way of reducing household energy bills and CO2 emissions

Community Climate Challenge

Community Climate Challenge

The 1st of Peterborough’s Community Energy Challenges launches this month. Find out how your community can learn valuable lessons in energy saving in the home.

Carbon footprinting

Carbon footprinting

With rising energy and fuel prices there has never been a better to be more energy efficient.

Energy saving monitors

Energy saving monitors

Monitoring energy consumption in your home to help tackle climate change, and bring down your energy bills.

Greening your business

Greening your business

Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UKs energy consumption and emissions.

Climate change education

Climate change education

There is lots your school can do to become greener.

Action on climate change

Action on climate change

Everyone in Peterborough has a part to play in reducing the impact of climate change. We acknowledge that we must put our own house in order whilst asking others to do the same.

Energy Saving light bulbs

Energy Saving light bulbs

Low wattage light bulbs