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.

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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...

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27 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.

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27 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.

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21 Apr 2026

Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households

Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households

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13 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...

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07 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.

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23 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...

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10 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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