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.
02 Dec 2024
South West Mobility Strategy Launches Innovative Pilot Programme to Boost Sustainability and Connectivity
Through the development of the South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, Peninsula Transport has identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed...
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25 Nov 2024
Building the Path to Net Zero: CPRE’s Vision for a Reformed Planning System
The countryside charity CPRE, in collaboration with the Aldersgate Group and RenewableUK, has released a new report detailing urgent recommendations for reforming the UK’s planning system. As we work towards...
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11 Nov 2024
Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring
Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions are highlighted in a new report part-funded by the National...
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11 Nov 2024
Support With Your Rural Domestic Retrofit Plans
There are now less than two months left before Warm Homes: Local Grant Expressions of Interest must be submitted (deadline of 1 December 2024). Retrofit Support, Information and Expertise (RISE)...
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04 Nov 2024
New Strategic Spatial Plan for Great Britain’s Energy Infrastructure
In a move towards enhancing the UK’s energy landscape, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, along with energy ministers from Scotland and Wales, announced the commissioning of the...
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04 Nov 2024
Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring
Rural touring is leading the way in tackling carbon emissions. Artists, audiences and venues are all playing their part in sustainable touring ecology. The green credentials of small-scale rural productions...
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23 Oct 2024
Retrofitting rural homes: exploring the new Warm Homes funding schemes
On 23 September 2024 the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) and the Warm Homes: Local Grant (formerly known as the Home Upgrade...
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23 Oct 2024
Community Heat: A Fair and Sustainable Model for Rural Regions
Community heat refers to local heating systems that provide energy to multiple homes from a central low-carbon source. These systems are designed to reduce fossil fuel reliance, enhance energy efficiency,...
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23 Oct 2024
How does biogas work?
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a 100% green energy supplier is knowing that we are supporting independent businesses around the UK. Many of our generators have an...
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23 Oct 2024
College in Cornwall trials net zero maize farming
The Rural Business School at Duchy College has launched its innovative Farm Net Zero maize trials at the Stoke Climsland campus to investigate how the College can reduce its environmental...
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