Sustainability news
£3.2 million boost for council homes
Published: Wednesday 19th December 2012
A £3.2 million boost for council homes improvements in Ipswich was announced today and will bring lower energy bills for tenants.
Warm Homes Healthy People
Published: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Need help this winter ... or know someone that might?
Don't forget to make your home as Warm as Toast
Published: Tuesday 30th October 2012
The Suffolk Warm as Toast scheme has been extended!
Warm As Toast - offer extended
Published: Monday 1st October 2012
Free insulation offer for Suffolk residents.
Your home could be as warm as toast
Published: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Autumn is here, so act now to keep out the winter chill and take advantage of a Council backed scheme of FREE* home insulation to Suffolk residents.
Thanks for the savings, my sun!
Published: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Solar panels on three sports facilities have saved the council tax-payer a staggering £27,500 since March, Ipswich Borough Council announced today.
Make sure your home is 'Warm as Toast' this winter.
Published: Monday 3rd September 2012
Make sure your home is warm as toast with the Suffolk Greener Homes scheme!
Make sure your home is warm as toast next winter!
Published: Thursday 16th August 2012
Make your home as warm as toast with the Suffolk Greener Homes scheme!
Ensure your home is as warm as toast next winter
Published: Monday 9th July 2012
Free cavity wall and loft insulation is now being offered to all Suffolk residents.
Do you provide home insulation?
Published: Tuesday 12th June 2012
Invitation to become a pre-approved insulation supplier for the Suffolk Warm Homes insulation programme.
Council invests in green energy
Published: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Work started this week on an ambitious plan to cut electricity bills and Ipswich’s carbon footprint.
Residents rising to the challenge of Climate Week
Published: Monday 21st March 2011
This week is Climate Week, a national occasion for everyone wanting to do their bit to protect our planet, and Ipswich residents are already busy playing their part.
Solar council homes could benefit communities
Published: Monday 7th March 2011
An ambitious programme to fit solar panels to more than 2,000 council homes in Ipswich could mean a multi-million bonanza for local communities.
Encouraging Green Behaviours in Ipswich
Published: Tuesday 8th February 2011
A pilot project, 'Green Behaviours', has begun canvassing the streets of Ipswich to encourage people to make small lifestyle changes and help reduce their impact on the environment.
Go 'green' on TV switchover
Published: Friday 19th November 2010
The TV digital switchover comes to Ipswich next July and we are asking residents who are thinking of replacing their old sets to make sure they recycle them responsibly.
£60 million announced for Offshore Wind Manufacturing
Published: Thursday 28th October 2010
In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry, the Prime Minister announced that £60million of Government funding will help establish world-class offshore wind manufacturing at ports sites.
Ipswich people cut waste, energy and bills
Published: Thursday 14th October 2010
If you are interested in learning about ways to cut your energy use, LivingSmart could be the project for you.
Encouraging 'Green Behaviour' in Ipswich
Published: Wednesday 13th October 2010
A pilot project, 'Green Behaviours', is getting under way in Ipswich to encourage people to make small lifestyle changes and help reduce their impact on the environment.
Ipswich residents to get greener homes
Published: Monday 11th October 2010
Residents in the Bridge ward of Ipswich are being invited to apply for free energy efficiency goods under the Greener Homes DIY scheme.
Interest free loans for carbon reduction
Published: Monday 8th February 2010
The Suffolk Carbon Reduction Loan Scheme is offering loans of up to £5,000 at 0% APR to help homes, businesses and schools cut their energy use.
Energy Monitor Loan Scheme
Published: Friday 5th February 2010
A new scheme has been introduced this week to make energy monitors available to borrow for free from all Suffolk libraries.
Creating the Greenest Communities Network
Published: Tuesday 22nd December 2009
The Suffolk Climate Change Partnership is launching the 'Creating the Greenest Communities Network' to support new or established 'green' communities.
Is your school cool enough to take the challenge?
Published: Wednesday 18th November 2009
For the second year running, Suffolk's Climate Change Partnership is inviting the county's young people to get involved and take up the climate change challenge.
Borough backs new insulation scheme
Published: Tuesday 27th October 2009
A scheme to allow householders a smarter way to insulate their homes has been welcomed by Ipswich Borough Council.
Interest-free green loans on offer
Published: Monday 27th July 2009
Thanks to a new fund, home-owners in Suffolk are now able to apply for an interest-free green loan.
Buses plant trees
Published: Thursday 27th November 2008
There'll be another tree along in a minute! Well, thanks to Ipswich Buses, there'll be a lot more trees in an Ipswich park.
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