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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09 Feb 2026

UK Renewable Liquid Gas Supply Reaches 25 Million Litres As Industry Scales Up For Net Zero

The UK’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector is now supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, according to new figures published in Liquid Gas UK’s latest industry census.   Supply is set to rise...

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02 Feb 2026

RSN Members Come Together for the First Seminar of 2026

Last week, we were pleased to host the first RSN Member Exclusive Seminar of 2026, bringing members together online for a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion on Rural Net Zero. Chaired...

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29 Jan 2026

Grow your business by specialising in retrofit

Take your first step by joining the Retrofit Essentials for the Supply Chain Bootcamp. The UK retrofit sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by net-zero targets, government funding, and the...

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27 Jan 2026

National Design Guidance Updated To Shape Future Neighbourhoods

The government has published updated national design guidance aimed at raising the quality of new housing developments and creating neighbourhoods that are healthier, safer and more resilient to climate change....

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19 Jan 2026

Help Shape the Future of Community Energy Schemes

Ofgem is inviting members of the public to take part in new user research exploring how renewable energy initiatives can better serve local communities, in both urban and rural areas....

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12 Jan 2026

RSN Member Exclusive Seminar: Rural Net Zero

Wednesday 28 January | 11:00–13:00 | Online We’re pleased to kick off our 2026 programme of RSN member-exclusive seminars with our first session of the year, taking place on Wednesday...

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01 Dec 2025

RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open

We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major issues shaping rural communities across...

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01 Dec 2025

New Toolkit Empowers Rural Communities To Take Climate Action

Are you interested in tackling the climate crisis and wondering how you can take meaningful action with your local community? Last week saw the launch of The Rural Climathon Toolkit...

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01 Dec 2025

Government Consultation: Alternative Clean Heating Solutions

The Government has launched a major consultation on Exploring the Role of Alternative Clean Heating Solutions.  The consultation is seeking evidence on low-carbon options for buildings that may not be...

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