Case Studies
Find out more about some of the work we do across the UK and with a range of clients
Community Consultation for the Meonside Beavers for Nature Project
CAG Consultants were commissioned by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) to design and execute a bespoke community consultation for the Meonside Beavers for Nature Project. Taking a collaborative approach to consultation design and delivery, the...
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)
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, Edinburgh and Leeds Commissions. The aim of this was to help understand the role they are playing in the climate activities of...
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 received funding from Power to Change, with support provided by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) as delivery...
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 interest to CAG and we have undertaken multiple projects in this space including the Evaluation of the Heat Networks...
Barking and Dagenham Green Economy Review
The Green Economy Review identfied opportunities to create or expand economic activity which contributes to Net Zero whilst creating potential new job opportunities that may be accessible to residents of LB Barking & Dagenham.
Impact evaluation of the GLA’s London Regeneration Fund
The Greater London Authority (GLA) commissioned CAG Consultants to undertake a quantitative and qualitative impact evaluation of the London Regeneration Fund (LRF), a £20m capital funding programme to deliver jobs and growth through developing new affordable...
Lewisham’s route to being a carbon neutral borough
The Challenge Lewisham Council declared a climate emergency in February 2019. The Council has set a target to be a carbon neutral borough by 2030. The Council has shown significant ambition reflecting the urgent action that is needed and is being demanded by the...
31 Climate Actions for Councils
An evidence-based list of the most effective climate actions councils can take At the beginning of 2020, CAG helped Ashden and Friends of the Earth compile an evidence-based list of 31 actions that should be considered by every local authority declaring a climate...
Climate Action Cobenefits – a toolkit for local authorities
In 2019, CAG was commissioned by Ashden to provide support on the development of a new Climate Action Cobenefits toolkit for local authorities. Ashden, with CAG's support, developed this toolkit in collaboration with their City Region Sustainability Network, to...
Internal Drainage Boards – review of membership and governance
Context Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) are independent public bodies responsible for managing water levels in areas where there is a special need to ensure the quality and effectiveness of drainage. There are currently 112 IDBs in England, overseeing 22,000km of...
Evaluation of local flood risk management in England
Back in the summer of 2014, CAG Consultants were commissioned to lead an evaluation of the arrangements for managing flood risk in England. Some time has passed since our final report was completed the following summer. However, in the absence of any major changes to...
Southall Economy Study
CAG Consultants were commissioned by the London Borough of Ealing in association with the Catalyst Housing Group to undertake a Southall Economy study. The objectives were to carry out a study of key economic strengths, weaknesses and recommendations for future...
Developing a business case for Crossrail 2
Dave Lawrence, a Partner of CAG, was part of an expert team working with Transport for London to develop business cases for some of the capital’s major new infrastructure schemes. The largest of these is Crossrail 2, which is the proposed new high-frequency,...
Community Led Local Development, Cornwall
Brief CAG was engaged by Cornwall Council in 2016 to develop a funding programme to support residents in the most deprived areas of Cornwall. Community Led Local Development (CLLD) aims to provide pathways to better economic opportunities for people and businesses in...
University for the Creative Arts Economic Impact Assessment
CAG Consultants were appointed to undertake an Economic Impact Assessment of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) at its campuses in Epsom and Farnham. The objective of the exercise was to help explain the value of UCA to its local community and to demonstrate...
Planning for huge shifts in demand for religious meeting places
The Greater London Authority projects population growth in Barking & Dagenham of 88,050 people by 2050, equivalent to 43.4 percent growth from the 2015 population estimate! The Council has ambitions for growth which exceed the GLA growth predictions. This growth...
Is there an urban bias in energy efficiency programmes?
Almost a quarter of Scottish householders do not have access to mains gas or do not use it as their main heating fuel. Many of these consumers also live in rural areas where, as well as relying on more expensive fuels, other factors make them more vulnerable to fuel...
Co-creating South East Water’s Vulnerability Strategy
CAG Consultants recently facilitated a co-creation process to inform South East Water’s Vulnerability Strategy. South East Water has produced a vulnerability strategy as part of their 2020 to 2025 Business Plan, which has recently been published. The strategy is...
Trialling smart meters and time of use tariffs with low income customers
From 2013 – 2018, CAG was a key partner on the UK Power Networks ‘energywise’ project, funded under Ofgem’s Low Carbon Network Fund. Energywise involved trialling smart meters, time of use tariffs and critical peak rebates with social housing tenants in the London...