Walsall Energy Action Project
Background
The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, has awarded funding to help local organisations support Walsall residents and communities to take action on high energy bills and the climate crisis.
This has led to the formation of Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP).
The Walsall Energy Action Project is a partnership project between Ryecroft NRC, Aaina Community Hub Ltd, Brownhills Community Association, Darlaston All Active, Nash Dom CIC, Walsall Working for Change CIC and Walsall Council.
The Walsall Energy Action Project is a partnership project between Ryecroft NRC, Aaina Community Hub Ltd, Brownhills Community Association, Darlaston All Active, Nash Dom CIC, Walsall Working for Change CIC and Walsall Council.
Vision
To build a sustainable, climate resilient and net zero Walsall by working with the community to reduce carbon emissions and climate inequalities and to target support to those in fuel poverty and climate vulnerable communities.
To build a sustainable, climate resilient and net zero Walsall by working with the community to reduce carbon emissions and climate inequalities and to target support to those in fuel poverty and climate vulnerable communities.
Aims and objectives
To provide education so people understand their energy use and how to save money.
To give advice and information to people on how to make their homes more energy efficient
To improve people’s understanding of climate change and carbon footprints
WEAP AT BROWNHILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Here at Brownhills we have a part-time Energy and Advice Officer, Carol Robson who will be at the centre 3 days a week (normally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to give free energy and climate action advice.
Individual, 1-2-1, and group advice sessions will be available here and home advice visits will be offered to those who are unable to visit community centres or would like more advice that will be specific to their own homes.
We will be offering advice on –
Here at Brownhills we have a part-time Energy and Advice Officer, Carol Robson who will be at the centre 3 days a week (normally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to give free energy and climate action advice.
Individual, 1-2-1, and group advice sessions will be available here and home advice visits will be offered to those who are unable to visit community centres or would like more advice that will be specific to their own homes.
We will be offering advice on –
- Saving energy around the home
- Understanding your energy bills
- Improving the efficiency of your home
- Ways to reduce your carbon footprint
We have lots of simple tips to help reduce your energy bills!
There is also a Library of Inspiration where we have a collection of books for loan to residents to inspire them to take energy and climate actions.
No need to book an appointment, just call in or you can contact us on 01543 452119 and ask for Carol.
There is also a Library of Inspiration where we have a collection of books for loan to residents to inspire them to take energy and climate actions.
No need to book an appointment, just call in or you can contact us on 01543 452119 and ask for Carol.
Useful Links
Please see below for links to sites that you may find useful.
Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation – working to address the climate emergency.
Citizens Advice may be able to help you if you are struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter.
Black Country Foodbank helps vulnerable individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food and toiletry supplies while a longer-term solution is developed. Information on the service provided and where to take your Black Country Foodbank voucher or voucher code.
See what support is available to help with the cost of living and save money with the government's energy saving tips.
