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Community Energy Ambassadors courses in 2024
Become an Energy Ambassador for your community group or organisation and be equipped to support others to reduce and manage energy costs
The Yorkshire Energy Doctor CIC is currently offering this train courses for staff and volunteers from voluntary and public sector organisations.
The course is funded by Northern Gas Networks and is free to anyone who is based within their operating area (most of Yorkshire)
Run over 3 sessions (1.5 hours per week), this course aims to raise awareness of ways to save energy, support schemes, and how you can advise others to reduce costs and manage energy bills. You'll be provided with practical resources that you can share with others and send out regular newsletters and updates after the course.
This information continues to be absolutely vital. Average annual energy costs are due to increase again by 5% on 1st January 2024 and the energy crisis is far from over.
You will learn about:
- Fuel poverty and the impact on health
- The current situation around energy prices, energy suppliers and what to do if clients can't afford to pay
- Understanding an energy bill and tips to manage bills
- Understanding energy use in the home
- Energy efficiency and energy saving tips
- Carbon monoxide awareness and unsafe heating/cooking methods
- Financial grants and other support schemes to help vulnerable groups pay their bills and cut costs
- Becoming part of a network of Community Energy Ambassadors
All content is updated for every course to reflect ongoing changes in the world of energy.
Please note that this is a 3-week course, 1.5 hours per week
Wed 17th January 2023, 1-2.30pm
Wed 24th January 2023, 1-2.30pm
Wed 31st January 2023, 1-2.30pm
You can find out more information and book on here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/energy-ambassadors-141409
