Environment

One of REAP’s key objectives is to raise environmental awareness and promote action to enhance our shared environment.  We are invloved in various initiatives to enhance our aims and have worked with a variety of funders in the past to develop these

Thermal Camera Project

REAP has developed a new social enterprise which will use thermal imaging technology to show where heat loss is most acute in buildings. The thermal camera makes it possible for home owners and community building managers to identify heat loss. Additionally, the images act as a stimulus for more energy efficient actions and a guide to where extra insulation is required. Combined with up-to-date advice this will enable building owners to reduce their wasted energy. Funding through the Climate Challenge Fund allows REAP to offer free thermal surveys to those in fuel poverty or on limited incomes.

Newmill Renewables CIC

REAP is proud to be contributing to one of the most exciting and innovative projects in the North East. Established as a community interest company, Newmill Renewables will operate a bio-mass boiler to provide heat for the village hall and local primary school . Watch the video of the new boiler arriving here.

Carbon Footprinting

REAP has been involved in supporting organisations to measure, reduce and offset their carbon footprints. From village halls through to schools and youth centres REAP has helped community organisations measure and reduce their footprint and as a consequence save money of fuel costs.

Cosy Keith

REAP delivered a demonstration project in the town of Keith to raise awareness of climate change and put in place practical changes. This was done through a combination of providing the thermal camera service free to community facilities, individual homes and streets, plus delivering training sessions to deliver lifestyle changes, carbon footprinting for community buildings and other actions to enable Keith to be better equipped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Office Audits

As part of REAP’s work promoting social accounting, it has been involved in integrating easy to use green office audits into the social auditing process.  This simple tactic ensures that the changes are incorporated from within the institution rather than imposed from outside.