Last week the government announced changes to planning rules that will make it easier to install solar panels as well as faster and less expensive. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities issued this press release: "New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills Homeowners will be able to install
Kingston Council, in line with their goal of achieving net zero for council operations by 2030 and for the wider borough by 2038 have just launched Green Grants. These grants are open to not-for-profit organisations (local, regional, national etc) to enable climate action across Kingston. "We are working hard to meet the borough's climate
This morning Community Energy London (CEL) attended the launch of the second round of Hackney Council's Community Energy Fund. Hackney's newly elected Mayor Caroline Woodley and Councillor Mete Coban welcomed the new scheme followed by presentations from Jason Powell, Hackney Light & Power on the outcomes from round one and the details of round
Camden Council has just published the third annual review of their Climate Action Plan 2020-2025, their five-year programme of projects and activities organised around the themes of People, Places, Buildings and Organisations. The update highlights they have done with local community energy groups including how: They have been supported: by our brilliant partners such as Power
Following their contribution to last week's CEL monthly meeting, we're pleased to include here details of the latest round of Haringey's Community Carbon Fund. Key information: Aim: Delivery of carbon reduction and community engagement projects across Haringey Funding pot available: £70,642 Grant sizes: up to £1,000 (micro), up to £15,000 (medium), up to £50,000
Tomorrow we are celebrating the launch of #CommunityEnergyNewham at East Ham Library, 5-7pm. If you live or work in Newham, drop in to find out more. More information here: https://x.com/RepowerLondon/status/1716810557007995120?s=20 24 October 2024
Today Community Energy London (CEL) publishes a study on the potential for heat pump retrofit in London’s community buildings. The full report and appendices can be found on our publication page here. This project was supported by The Mayor's London Community Energy Fund and we would like to thank the team for their support.
On Wednesday 11th October Community Energy London and members of North Kensington Community Energy (NKCE), Repowering London and Community Energy England visited the Westway Sports Centre near Latimer Road. We were joined by Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, Councillors from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council and staff
CEL Member North Kensington Community Energy (NKCE) is offering money to fund local projects that benefit Kensington and Chelsea and the surrounding environment. This money comes from NKCE's community fund - money for local projects, produced from the profit of local solar panels, owned by local people. Further information and apply here. 16 October
Lewisham Council has just launched their second round of their Community Energy Fund! The deadline is Midday on 18th December 2023 The fund is split into four streams: Stream A – Feasibility and business case development (up to £10,000 per project) Stream B – Project implementation and delivery (up to a third of the
