UK net zero economy ‘worth more than £70bn’
UK businesses focusing on net zero are currently contributing £71 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the economy. That’s one of the findings of a new report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), with analysis provided by CBI Economics and the DataCity, which estimates that there are almost 20,000 businesses whose […]
£30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways
Future roads could be built using asphalt made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon capturing’ cement, supported by £30 million government funding awarded to 7 innovative, net zero projects. Seven projects spread across the UK, from Lanarkshire to Devon, have been awarded funding today through the Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads competition. The programme supports […]
Brighton & Hove City Council agree on carbon neutral projects for £7.8 million investment
Policy & Resources Committee members met last month and confirmed three projects they will proceed with using the £7.8 million Carbon Neutral Fund. It will be used to provide renewable sources of heating, refurbish street lighting and trial new techniques to rejuvenate and rehabilitate concrete roads. The funding is being made available over a two-year […]
Horsham Council partners with resident-led group to cut carbon emissions
Horsham District Council announces a collaboration with resident-led group Community Energy Horsham to install energy-efficient photovoltaic (PV) panels on council-owned buildings. The Bridge Leisure Centre, at Broadbridge Heath, will be the first property to install solar panels under this scheme. When it proves successful, they will continue on to other suitable council-owned properties. Community Energy […]