Building Momentum: Somerset’s Community Energy Groups Come Together
The first meeting of Somerset Community Energy Network explores how to accelerate the development of the Community Energy sector in Somerset.
Hub supports councils to get new energy projects underway
This month the Hub’s Project Development Team played a supporting role in getting two new clean energy projects underway in the South West.
South West Net Zero Hub welcomes the biggest investment in community energy in British history
Today, the UK Government and Great British Energy (GBE) published the Local Power Plan.
Government announces response to Heat Network Zoning consultation
The Government has published its response to the December 2023 Heat Network Zoning consultation.
Online workshops for local authority planners on clean energy
A series of online training workshops for local authority planners working on clean energy is taking place during February and March. As the UK accelerates towards a Clean Power and Net Zero future, local authorities are at the frontline of the energy transition. Local Planners are now dealing with an increase in complex, technical applications for solar, […]
Speakers announced for the South West Net Zero Hub Annual Conference
It’s less than one week to go to our Annual Conference in Taunton, an opportunity to build knowledge, create networks and collaborate with colleagues across the region.
Our new objectives to support key government missions
The Hub has refreshed objectives setting out our priorities for the coming year and the focus of our work with local authorities and communities.
15 Hub-funded local net zero projects to complete this summer
Projects awarded grant funding in the South West Net Zero Hub’s Local Net Zero Fund will be completing between this summer up until the end of August. A total of 15 projects led by councils across the South West region were awarded funding to be spent over a 12-month period to unlock a net zero […]
Hub led consortium secures over £130 million for warm homes
The Hub has successfully led a consortium to secure nearly £67 million in government funding from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
Empowering Homes: The Testlands Local Energy Advice Demonstrator Project
Find out how Southampton’s Testlands Wellbeing Hub has delivered personalised energy advice to residents, empowering them to make informed decisions about the energy efficiency of their homes.