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.
04 Apr 2025
Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 4 April 2025 Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy The consultation sought views on an updated policy plan to support progress towards...
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Unique Challenge of Fuel Poverty in Rural Areas
In the latest fuel poverty update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a concerning pattern emerges in England’s rural communities. These areas are grappling with the highest...
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31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
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17 Mar 2025
Addressing the Challenges of Public Charge Points for EVs in Rural Areas
The recent report by the Public Accounts Committee, paints a stark picture of the current state and challenges of expanding public charge point infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the...
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18 Feb 2025
Rural homes need help to decarbonise and Labour is best placed to deliver
Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC It’s fair to say the new government’s honeymoon period didn’t last very long. Labour has faced challenges on multiple fronts and it...
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18 Feb 2025
Get Ready For Retrofit
Support with your domestic retrofit project planning and preparation Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE – is a free support service funded by the Department for Energy Security...
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17 Feb 2025
Geothermal Engineering and NICRE Drive Rural Innovation in Cornwall
A leading developer of UK deep geothermal power and lithium projects in Cornwall has teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to showcase how it is...
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11 Feb 2025
Government Unveils New Energy Efficiency Measures to Combat Fuel Poverty
The government has recently announced new measures under its accelerated Plan for Change. This initiative promises substantial benefits for households, particularly within the private rental sector, by targeting warmer homes...
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20 Jan 2025
Norfolk Calls For Agri-Food To Be Priority Sector In Modern Industrial Strategy
Agri-food’s omission from the list of growth-driving sectors in the Modern Industrial Strategy (MIS) could hamper future opportunities for clean energy and other key sectors, Norfolk County Council and partners...
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13 Jan 2025
RISE Launches A Brand New Training Masterclass For 2025; Promoting Biodiversity Net Gain In Housing
Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE (the Government backed support service for housing providers looking to carry out retrofit on their properties) has launched a brand new and...
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