A coalition of Councils in the South East is taking action to help households who are struggling with the cost of rising energy bills. The Warmer Homes programme is funded by the Government’s Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery and Home Upgrade Grant schemes. Portsmouth City Council, in partnership with Read more…
The 2022 Energy Transition Conference provided an opportunity for UK community energy groups to come together and share ideas to help drive forwards the local energy revolution
For decades the UK has ignored the need to improve the energy efficiency of our homes. As energy costs reach record levels and interest in energy saving increases, community energy groups can play a vital role in supporting local residents to insulate their homes
On 7th April 2022 the UK announced a new Energy Security Strategy in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the urgent need to end imports of Russian oil and gas. Unfortunately, the strategy missed a great opportunity to reinvigorate the UK energy efficiency sector, instead choosing to direct billions of taxpayer funds towards expensive hi-tech options such as nuclear power. This strategy will not bring a quick end to Russian imports, nor will it help alleviate the current energy crisis. In our latest blog, we look at what might have been…
Energy is an unavoidable and essential cost involved with running any business, and unless a well-planned long-term energy strategy is implemented, the current increase in rates could force some SMEs into insolvency.