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Rural Net Zero
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
18 Dec 2023
COP 28 – Fossil Fuel progress?
World leaders have reached a new agreement to tackle climate change at a big UN meeting in Dubai. The BBC reports on the progress made at COP 28 (read the...
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13 Nov 2023
New government consultation finds Local Authorities are key to a successful EV roll out
The Lords Select Committee on Environment and Climate Change has published its consultation response to the Electric Vehicles Enquiry. The written evidence from the Urban Transport Group highlights the disparity...
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06 Nov 2023
RSN to host Net Zero event as part of Countryside COP
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP. Taking place on 22nd...
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16 Oct 2023
New report calls on Ofgem to ensure rural is treated fairly in energy transition
New research commissioned by Citizens Advice’s shows that geography and the existing network plays in a bit part in determining the best approach to future energy supplies. The Heating homes...
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09 Oct 2023
New data reveals that there is just one electric vehicle charger for every ten miles in England’s county and rural areas
A new report from the County Council Network has found that the number of publicly-available electric vehicle charge points in England’s county and rural areas lags far behind major towns...
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02 Oct 2023
New tech to be trialled to boost local connectivity
The government has announced that it is piloting smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage, including 5G. Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire County Councils are among six areas in...
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25 Sep 2023
Government is listening to us on Off Grid heating
The Prime Minister made a speech last week, setting out what he termed a ‘pragmatic, proportionate and realistic path to reach net zero by 2050.’ The speech set out a...
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11 Sep 2023
Government amends Energy Bill following pressure from own Minister
The Government has made crucial last-minute amends to its much-lauded Energy Bill. There has been growing concern from rural MPs over recent months that the Bill unfairly discriminates against rural...
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