EVALUATION
Monitoring and evaluating a project, programme or scheme is valuable for understanding what is working well and where improvements are needed. Beyond Logic Consulting can call upon experience from evaluating a wide range of projects from small training programmes to major infrastructure schemes. In all cases, Behavioural Science is used to dig into the visible and invisible impacts, and enable recommendations which encompass both these dimensions.
One of the tools used for any evaluation project is a Logic Chain (sometimes called a Theory of Change) with an example shown below. This example is based on evaluating investment in cycling with the aim of increasing cycling and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. The Logic Chain was used to help define quantifiable ways of measuring what was done and what was achieved.
One of the tools used for any evaluation project is a Logic Chain (sometimes called a Theory of Change) with an example shown below. This example is based on evaluating investment in cycling with the aim of increasing cycling and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. The Logic Chain was used to help define quantifiable ways of measuring what was done and what was achieved.
Energy Advice Evaluation in Calderdale and Pendle, Newground Together, April-September 2025
The Saving Together Calderdale project aims to help people in North Halifax implement energy efficiency measures in order to help with the cost of living, health and the environment. Greener Together Pendle is a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funded project to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce their EPC ratings. In doing so it aims to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of participants, reduce the cost of living for participants and help residents to live more sustainably.
The projects used one-to-one conversations, home visits, events and workshops to engage with residents and provide practical advice. They also provided participants with low-cost energy saving equipment such as LED lightbulbs, door and window seals, draught excluders, timer plugs, radiator reflectors and hygrometers.
The Saving Together Calderdale project ran from May 2024 to March 2025, with funding obtained for another year, whilst Greener Together Pendle ran from January 2023 to March 2025 with further funding obtained for another 12 months.
The Energy Advice Evaluation study had two purposes:
The projects used one-to-one conversations, home visits, events and workshops to engage with residents and provide practical advice. They also provided participants with low-cost energy saving equipment such as LED lightbulbs, door and window seals, draught excluders, timer plugs, radiator reflectors and hygrometers.
The Saving Together Calderdale project ran from May 2024 to March 2025, with funding obtained for another year, whilst Greener Together Pendle ran from January 2023 to March 2025 with further funding obtained for another 12 months.
The Energy Advice Evaluation study had two purposes:
- provide an evaluation of the impacts of the two energy advice projects being undertaken in Calderdale and Pendle;
- make recommendations for improving the further implementation of energy advice projects.
The evaluation involved:
- developing Theories of Change identifying relevant inputs, outputs, outcomes and longer-term impacts;
- analysis of project data;
- use of secondary data sources for estimating carbon emissions savings; and
- primary research in the form of interviews, observations and focus group discussions.
The Saving Together Calderdale project provided 158 households with support and the actions they adopted are estimated to have lowered energy bills by £17,000 (approximately £110 per household), and reduced energy use by 67,000 kWh (426 kWh per household).
The impact of these reductions on carbon emissions is estimated to be 45,416 Kg Co2e, valued at £11,800 based on the Marginal Abatement Cost.
The Greener Together Pendle project resulted in 502 households taking up energy saving measure and saving a total of £98,000 on energy bills (£195 per household). The reduced energy use also saved 266,000 Kg of carbon emissions (CO2e), valued at £69,000 based on the Marginal Abatement Cost of carbon.
The wider, unquantified benefits of the projects include: a more comfortable home environment; improved energy efficiency of properties; improved health and wellbeing of customers; help with the cost of living; and community-wide savings achieved through improved links with community organisations, onward referrals and word of mouth recommendations.
Since the evaluation a number of recommendations have already been implemented, including the use of a new follow up survey, workshop participants are being asked if they would like a certificate of attendance, and the number of energy saving devices being handed out has been reduced to focus on the most beneficial ones.
"The energy advice programs in Calderdale and Pendle are truly a lifeline for customers struggling with the rising cost of living and fuel poverty. These programs don’t just offer short-term relief—they open doors to a network of support through Newground and our incredible partner agencies. The positive impact is far-reaching, touching not only the financial wellbeing of participants but also their overall health, happiness, and quality of life. It’s a comprehensive approach that uplifts individuals and makes a real difference in their lives. The evaluation process has allowed the team to reflect on the work that they do and action some key changes which will further improve the impact of the programme" Leanne Owen, Community Programme Manager, Newground Together
The impact of these reductions on carbon emissions is estimated to be 45,416 Kg Co2e, valued at £11,800 based on the Marginal Abatement Cost.
The Greener Together Pendle project resulted in 502 households taking up energy saving measure and saving a total of £98,000 on energy bills (£195 per household). The reduced energy use also saved 266,000 Kg of carbon emissions (CO2e), valued at £69,000 based on the Marginal Abatement Cost of carbon.
The wider, unquantified benefits of the projects include: a more comfortable home environment; improved energy efficiency of properties; improved health and wellbeing of customers; help with the cost of living; and community-wide savings achieved through improved links with community organisations, onward referrals and word of mouth recommendations.
Since the evaluation a number of recommendations have already been implemented, including the use of a new follow up survey, workshop participants are being asked if they would like a certificate of attendance, and the number of energy saving devices being handed out has been reduced to focus on the most beneficial ones.
"The energy advice programs in Calderdale and Pendle are truly a lifeline for customers struggling with the rising cost of living and fuel poverty. These programs don’t just offer short-term relief—they open doors to a network of support through Newground and our incredible partner agencies. The positive impact is far-reaching, touching not only the financial wellbeing of participants but also their overall health, happiness, and quality of life. It’s a comprehensive approach that uplifts individuals and makes a real difference in their lives. The evaluation process has allowed the team to reflect on the work that they do and action some key changes which will further improve the impact of the programme" Leanne Owen, Community Programme Manager, Newground Together
