rural environment
12 Jun 2023
Local Government is crucial to reaching net zero
A back business debate on local government’s role in reaching net zero last week highlighted the vital part they have to play. Wera Hobhouse MP (Lib Dem, Bath) said: “Local...
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06 Jun 2023
The National Bus Strategy will fail without greater funding and support
Politics Home have published a news article written by Iain Stewart MP that details the fear that the National Bus Strategy will fail without greater funding and support. Extracts from the...
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06 Jun 2023
Latest news from the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2)
Earlier this year, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded up to £630m to Local Authorities (LA) through the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2) scheme. This was...
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06 Jun 2023
Gemserv research finds rapid growth in skills needed to achieve net zero targets in the South West
A new report written by Gemserv on behalf of the South West Net Zero Hub working with the region’s Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS) has found that, at current installation rates...
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16 May 2023
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
The BBC have reported how their research has uncovered billions of pounds’ worth of green energy projects are on hold because they cannot plug into the UK’s electricity system. Some...
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26 Apr 2023
Government has yet to recognise role of renewable liquid gases in ‘Powering Up Britain’
The Government’s Powering Up Britain Strategy, announced today (30 March 2023), has missed the opportunity to recognise the role of renewable liquid gases in the future off-grid energy mix. Although...
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26 Apr 2023
What is the potential for electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes to be used for last mile delivery in rural areas?
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) explores this ‘green logistics’ opportunity in its latest module in its innovation portal. With an introductory blog post from NICRE Innovation Associate...
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26 Apr 2023
In the drive towards low carbon heating rural communities are firmly in the spotlight
It’s been a rollercoaster few years with unexpected twists and turns, from the pandemic, war in Ukraine to the cost of living crisis. Whilst we might be hoping for a...
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26 Apr 2023
Decarbonising Farming
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is working with partners, The Farmer Network and the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme (led by the North Pennines AONB), to ensure we have sustainable,...
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24 Apr 2023
Rural households are being blocked from making net zero upgrades to their homes
The Telegraph reports households are being blocked from making net zero upgrades to their homes due to lack of electricity supply, the energy watchdog has warned Residents of rural villages have been...
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