Midlands Net Zero Hub

Fantastic recognition for the CROMFORD MILLS (The Arkwright Society) project that was supported by the Rural Community Energy Fund! Congratulations to the whole team that project this historic project back to life ⚡👏

📣 Published today, our Clean Power Action Plan outlines how we're going to reach clean power by 2030. It's the most ambitious reform to our energy system in a generation and represents a new era of electricity planning, building and generation. Part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, it focuses on getting more clean power into, and around our energy system. And outlines how we’re going to reform and speed up the way decisions are made about building and connecting our renewable energy projects to the grid. It will get us off the roller coaster of international fossil fuel markets - protecting consumers and businesses. It also sets out how we will deliver the generation and infrastructure to reach our goal - giving investors the confidence to invest, boosting supply chains and supporting new jobs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAQeEXvN

Engaging schools on climate change is a critical component of any council’s plans for decarbonising their area. Schools are big energy users - and they offer an opportunity to engage & inspire the next generation on environmentally-friendly lifestyles. The next Ashden East Midlands local authority climate action workshop will focus on this topic, taking place on 16 January, 2-4pm. We’ve got a great line-up of speakers, with plenty of time for participants to ask questions & share their own experiences: ➡️ Cindi Blunt & Jelly Mae Moring AIEMA from Ashden’s Let's Go Zero programme, will introduce the East Midlands Climate Action Advisors, who offer free hands-on, tailored advice for schools (and the councils supporting them) to help save money and decarbonise. ➡️ Marc Tench from Leicester City Council will explain how Leicester schools are being supported by the Ashden Climate Action Advisors. ➡️ Alexandra Jemison from ProVeg UK will talk about how they are partnering with councils to encourage schools to think about food and climate. ➡️ Sibel Yalmaz from Midlands Net Zero Hub will explain how they can support schools and councils to fund heat decarbonisation via PSDS & LCSF grant schemes. Attendance is free & open to all local authority officers and councillors in the East Midlands area. Please feel free to share. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/e9WVg--Y #climateaction #sustainableschools

💬Share your thoughts on Energy Performance of Buildings framework The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are seeking views on the reform of the following areas: ✅ Energy certificates in domestic and non-domestic buildings ✅ Refining requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) ✅ Updating EPC metrics ✅ Improving data management protocols and strengthening quality control ✅ Revising air conditioning inspection reports Respond to the consultation online by 26th February 2025: https://lnkd.in/dhUz4Aww

What are industrial clusters and how can they support the net zero ambition? In the first of our two-part podcast, we explore the meaning of industrial clusters, successful examples and how local authorities can support them. Join our Head of Operations Joe Winter and Opergy Net Zero’s Associate Director Chris Blincoe as they delve into the subject... 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eVG2YVRa #NetZero #Podcast #IndustrialClusters

🏆 𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱! To ensure as many local authorities as possible have the chance to showcase their achievements we have extended the deadline for applications to 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. The awards are open to all UK local authorities. The categories are: ✨Supporting innovation ✨Accessing and managing finance ✨Working in collaboration Click here to find out more and download an application form 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePrZT_RT

Don't miss out on the APSE Energy Awards that the Local Net Zero Hubs are sponsoring alongside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero! Use the details below to apply by 28th November 👇

📣We're looking for Senior Project Support Officers to join our Regional Team. If you have project management experience in net zero related schemes, this could be the next step for your career! 📍Hybrid 💷Starting salary: £35,235 📅Apply by 10th December https://lnkd.in/ePW837p6

Data and technology are integral to delivering net zero projects...   Join the GSENZH's Head of Operations, Joe Winter, and our Senior Data Analyst, Zeyn Saigol, as they discuss data and technology in the sector.   Listen to our latest podcast on your next coffee break here ☕ https://lnkd.in/eqJhc_dc #NetZero #Data #Podcast

The North West Net Zero Hub has launched a helpful webinar series on Decarbonising Transport and the Role for Public Sector. Watch all of the episodes back using the link below! 👇