
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.
12 May 2026
Report Reveals Rural Energy And Water Pressures
A new report from Rural England CIC has highlighted the very different energy and water challenges faced by people living in rural communities.
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30 Apr 2026
Retrofitting Rural Homes: The Challenge, and the Opportunity
Rural housing sits right at the heart of the UK’s net zero challenge. Domestic buildings account for approximately 35% of the UK’s total energy useand around 20-25% of carbon emissions. In rural...
Read more27 Apr 2026
Rural Impact In Focus As Clean Energy Accelerates
The Government has set out an accelerated vision for the UK’s clean energy transition, alongside renewed parliamentary scrutiny of what this shift could mean for rural communities.
Read more27 Apr 2026
Leaders Highlight Rural Role in National Resilience
A coalition of rural local authorities has written to ministers, setting out the critical role that rural and peripheral areas can play in strengthening the UK’s resilience and prosperity.
Read more21 Apr 2026
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
Read more13 Apr 2026
Faster Approvals For Clean Energy Projects
The Government has announced measures to accelerate planning and regulatory approvals for two major clean energy projects - Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels - by appointing the Environment Agency...
Read more07 Apr 2026
Simpler Recycling Rollout Starts
Clear new rules on how households sort their recycling and waste have come into force across England, aiming to end longstanding confusion and support more consistent, streamlined collections.
Read more23 Feb 2026
Northern Powergrid Secures Funding To Boost Grid Resilience
Northern Powergrid has announced a significant funding boost from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for two pioneering innovation projects, each helping to advance the development of a smarter, more resilient...
Read more10 Feb 2026
Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 10 February 2026 Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions This consultation sought views on low carbon heating technologies that could...
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