Cara Jenkinson
Tackling fuel poverty in the private rented sector
Councils are calling for action to help them robustly enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the private rental sector, says Cara Jenkinson.
Reducing the risk of damp and mould
Cara Jenkinson says that with the right action by central government and housing providers we can help avoid a repetition of the circumstances behind the death of Awaab Ishak.
Harnessing the full benefits of home upgrades
Support for home upgrades will lower emissions and protect communities from the energy crisis, and trailblazing councils are already showing the way, say Cara Jenkinson and Fiona Duggan.
Getting the most out of carbon literacy training
Hazel Graham and Cara Jenkinson explain how councils can deliver informative, inspiring and well targeted carbon literacy training on a limited budget
A blueprint for locally-led green recovery
A coalition including councils, Ashden, ADEPT and others is arguing for five priorities for action to ensure the UK meets its 2050 net zero emissions target, says Cara Jenkinson.
Five steps to delivering local green retrofit skills
A zero carbon Britain by 2050 depends on creating new green jobs across the construction sector. Councils need to take action now to make sure communities have the skills required, says Cara Jenkinson.
