National Grid Future Energy Scenarios 2018 launched
National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios report examines future electricity and gas demand and supply for the next 30 years and beyond. The report looks at a number of scenarios, including the UK committing to meeting its climate change targets. It also frames its...
Government launches “Road to Zero” low emission vehicle strategy
The Government has launched its "Road to Zero" strategy setting out its plans to ensure that at least 50% of new cars and 40% of vans are ultra low emission vehicles. The Government also sets out its ambition to deploy the infrastructure required to support electric...
Nominations are open for the Community Energy Awards
Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Community Energy Awards. There are countless examples of dedication to the community energy sector across the country. If you think there is a person or organisation...
Government off course to meet carbon budgets – Committee for Climate Change
Last week, the Committee for Climate Change published its 2018 Progress Report which stated that, despite rapid reduction in emissions from the power sector, the Government are set to miss its legally-binding carbon targets due to lack of progress in other sectors...
New onshore wind set to deliver consumer benefits
A new report from renewable energy consultants BVG Associates that 5GW of new onshore wind contracts in the UK would be delivered under the current wholesale electricity costs and subsequently result in a net consumer benefit of £1.6bn.
Sheffield Climate Alliance is hiring
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change want to employ a Campaigns Worker to help co-ordinate the work of Sheffield Climate Alliance. The post is the equivalent of 2 and a half days a week and includes pension contributions and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank...
Update from Leeds Church Institute
Leeds Church Institute have begun looking at how they can encourage churches and people of faith to think about how they can do more to live sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint. Their most recent CITYTheology magazine includes an article by Anita Shaw,...
Onshore Oil and Gas in Yorkshire – latest news
With nearly 40% of Yorkshire's land area currently licenced for oil and gas development, the Government's recent Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on the industry has generated considerable concern. Key impacts of the WMS are on the planning system and include:...
Buildings Group update
The June meet-up of the ZCY Buildings group was so well attended that there are plans to move into a bigger room next time to accommodate all the interest. Speakers gave presentations on Offsite Construction and training in sustainable construction. Links to the...
Community Energy Fortnight open afternoon – Friday 6 July
Join the Esk Energy team in looking back and looking forward There will be introductory talks in Ruswarp Village Hall, near Whitby, from 2pm from the Esk Energy team and Liam Wood, from Durham University, followed by a visit to the site nearby. Since last September,...
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