PROJECTS & INNOVATION

We need to learn from doing. Read about practical developments and innovation that is moving the decarbonisation of homes and buildings forward.

London boroughs call for £194m funding to retrofit 20,000 homes

London boroughs have called for a £194m boost from government to retrofit 20,000 homes.

Octopus Energy and UPOWA partner to speed up ‘Zero Bills’ Homes

The partners will deliver 48 ‘Zero Bills’ homes with Thakeham at the housebuilder’s Templegate development in West Sussex

NetZero Collective supports Crawley Borough Council decarbonisation strategy

The council has secured government grant funding thanks to advice and support from NetZero Collective

Energy/Environment Infrastructure Local authority/Combined authority South East

Southern Housing unveils biodiversity pathway co-created with residents

The pathway outlines how the housing association will support the environment out to 2030

Accommodation provider Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Net Zero South East

New "API bridge" gives instant approval to over 90% of domestic low carbon technology installers

UK Power Networks are supporting the Energy Networks Association’s Connect Direct Platform which serves as a one-stop-shop for low carbon technology installers by centralising the application process

Built Environment Climate change East of England Energy/Environment Infrastructure London Net Zero South East

Entrnce helps Oxford Brookes University explore 24/7 carbon-free energy

Working with technology company ENTRNCE the University has simulated scenarios to match their electricity consumption with carbon-free electricity sources

Built Environment Climate change Education/Training/Knowledge Research Net Zero South East