New report on energy offset price setting
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The Hub has published a report providing recommendations for setting an energy offset price in £/MWh to meet a shortfall in on-site renewable generation for new-build residential development in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). B&NES Council asked the Hub to provide recommendations for setting an energy offset price (in £/MWh) that would be sufficient to […]
Carbon Literacy Training helps councils count carbon costs
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Outcomes of recent Hub funded Carbon Literacy training show it is an impactful tool that can support local authorities to respond to net zero targets
Solar canopy build gives council a clean energy boost
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The Hub has supported the installation of Cornwall’s largest solar canopy at Cornwall Council’s headquarters in Truro.
Providing retrofit advice to landlords
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Find out how Severn Wye Energy Agency have been working with private landlords in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire to increase uptake of energy efficiency advice.
Improving retrofit advice across the South West
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Find out about how a consortium of Devon and Cornwall community energy organisations have been putting new insights into engagement and marketing to retrofit clients into practice.
Community energy gets a boost in the South West
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The Hub is pleased to announce that a total of 18 community-led energy projects in the South West have so far received funding from the Government’s Community Energy Fund (CEF).
South West Councils go Carbon Literate
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The Hub is funding seven local authorities in the South West to receive Carbon Literacy Training to support the transition of council services to Net Zero
Not-Yet-Green Open Homes in North Somerset
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Find out about an innovative new energy advice project helping residents in North Somerset to make their homes more energy efficient.
Hub announces councils awarded Local Net Zero funding
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The South West Net Zero Hub is pleased to announce the first councils to be awarded funding through the £1m Local Net Zero Fund (LNZF), with more to be announced in the coming weeks. The LNZF scheme was created by the Hub and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to support […]
Listed buildings go green
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Find out how an innovative new project is supporting owners and occupiers of listed buildings to reduce energy use and protect vital heritage.