Home energy support scheme recognised as Cambridgeshire partnership achieves bronze in Public Sector Transformation awards

The CERP partnership has been awarded bronze for its contribution to 'Green Public Service' in the Public Sector Transformation Improvement and Social Efficiency (iESE) awards. These awards recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice across the public sector in the UK.

Also known as Action on Energy, CERP is a partnership between Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Cllr Steve Tierney, Fenland District Council's portfolio holder forEnvironment (Strategic), said: "We're delighted to see the profile of this scheme raised and the hard work of the teams recognised, not least because it helps highlight to the people of Fenland that support is available to reduce their home energy costs.

"We urge our residents to take a look at the Action on Energy website to see what support they qualify for and to make the most of it."

The CERP partnership's hands-on approach to delivering success in energy retrofit allows it to provide communities with advice on how to maximise energy efficiency at home, save money on energy bills and cut carbon emissions. This includes practical guidance, funding opportunities and support with finding an installer.

The partnership demonstrated ways in which it has sustainably improved the quality of life and wellbeing of Cambridgeshire residents by:

• Developing energy efficiency projects to improve building stock in Cambridgeshire, with the aim of reducing fuel poverty and carbon emissions.

• Boosting the local economy with employment, skills and learning.

• Helping residents on their journey towards fuel security, providing healthier, more resilient, and energy efficient homes.

• Securing nearly £28 million in grant funding and over 1,700 homes improved with over 2,100 funded installations.

Cllr Lorna Dupré, chair of the Environment and Green Investment Committee at Cambridgeshire County Council, said:

"Winning this award highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in public service. Not only is the award testament to all the hard work and dedication of our teams, but it also reinforces Cambridgeshire County Council's mission to create a greener, more caring Cambridgeshire.

"Our commitment is to create a more sustainable future for our residents by improving energy efficiency and fuel security, and by investing in innovative retrofit solutions, we're helping households to reduce energy costs, stay warm, and become less vulnerable to rising fuel prices. This will in turn enable long-term security and comfort for our communities."

"I'm very much looking forward to seeing this award-winning partnership continue to develop, innovate and grow, creating ideas and solutions that help our residents save energy and live sustainably."

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March 2025