Local authorities have a critical role to play in ensuring the UK meets its net-zero targets. Councillors and officers need the information and...
Sustainability masterclasses for local authority councillors and officers
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Energy, Low Carbon and Net Zero
Recent case studies and news articles
Unlocking the potential of community energy
We're really pleased to see publication by Power to Change of the briefing paper 'The Role of Community Energy in a Just Transition to Net Zero'....
UK Emissions Trading Scheme – phase 1 evaluation report published
We are pleased to announce that our phase 1 evaluation report on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has just been published by the UK ETS...
Local authority webinar: effective working with community energy groups
CAG is running a webinar, on behalf of Power to Change and Community Energy England, aimed at local authorities, which may be of interest. ...
Evaluation of second Climate Change Agreements scheme
CAG Consultant’s Evaluation of second Climate Change Agreements (CCA). CCA scheme is a voluntary scheme for firms in certain energy and trade-intensive industry sectors, which offers discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in exchange for firms meeting targets for carbon or energy efficiency improvements (or making ‘buy-out’ payments if targets are missed)
WWF Scotland launches their new affordable, clean heat report
The WWF report on what the next steps should be for affordable clean heat in Scotland is informed by studies commissioned by WWF Scotland, including...
What next for community energy businesses? Exploring next generation business models
Community-led initiatives to tackle the climate crisis can take shape in various ways. Power to Change’s Community Business Market Report 2022 found...
Evaluation of the Impact of PCAN-supported Climate Commissions
CAG Consultants were commissioned by the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) to undertake an Evaluation of the Impact of the Belfast,...
Sharing learning about innovative post-subsidy business models for community energy businesses
The Power to Change Next Generation programme supports post-subsidy business models for community energy businesses. Eleven innovative projects have...
Heat decarbonisation and mine energy
Decarbonising heat is acknowledged as a key challenge if the UK is to achieve its carbon reduction targets. As such it is an issue of considerable...