Communities and Householders

Everyone can respond to the challenges of climate change and make a difference. How you shop, how you plant your garden, how you use water and energy and how you travel all contribute to creating a greener Suffolk. Did you know that houses use 25% of the UK’s total energy consumption?

There are many simple steps you can take to reduce your energy use and carbon emissions in your home. If you would like to know more, click on one of the subject areas above e.g. energy or water to learn more. Alternatively, find out about

If you would like more advice or help then please contact the Suffolk Climate Change and Energy Helpline on 0800 0288938.

To support the information on this part of the website, CRed Suffolk has also produced a booklet for householders 'Climate Change - 50 actions householders can take to limit the effects and adapt to a different climate'.

This booklet has been sponsored by Airtricity and Fluor who have established a joint-venture operation to develop the Great Gabbard Off-Shore Wind Farm some 25 miles off the SuffolkCoast.

You can also now download a new booklet called 'What is the Climate Challenge for Western Suffolk' which has been produced for housholder by the Climate Challenge Now! project in West Suffolk led by Constructing Excellence.

Woking Local Agenda Group (21) have produced a document 'Greener Homes Guide', which looks at envrionmentally-friendly choices that individuals can make in their home.