£5m for home energy improvements in Swindon and Wiltshire
Some of Swindon and Wiltshire’s most vulnerable households will receive energy efficiency improvements over the next year. The South West Energy Hub, hosted by the West of England Combined Authority, will work with Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Council to deliver over £5m worth of home upgrades across Swindon and Wiltshire, following a successful bid […]
South West Energy Hub secures £4.7million for social housing green upgrades
People living in over 400 social homes in the South West of England will benefit from improvements to boost energy efficiency, following a successful bid by South West Energy Hub. £4.7million of funding provided through the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) will see 467 homes in the region receive new heat pumps, double glazing, […]
Public Sector Smart Meter Guide
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a guide for public sector decision makers within organisations such as local authorities, schools, NHS Trusts, and emergency services. It is aimed at those working on energy and sustainability projects, broader estates management, and finance. The guide includes a selection of case studies to help […]
Over £400,000 funding awarded to community energy schemes
Over the last two round of applications, the South West Energy Hub has awarded rural community energy fund (RCEF) grants totalling £400,000.
COP 26 Regional Green Zones
The SW Energy Hub is seeking to fund a number of local authority led Green Zone events, during the COP26 fortnight, 31 October – 13 November, which will showcase local activity, projects and the case studies that have been gathered across the region to the public, business, delegations and investors. For full details, please download […]
Job opportunity: Technical Advisor
The South West Energy Hub is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Technical Advisor to join our team.
Funding available for private rented sector energy efficiency compliance and enforcement
The Midlands Energy Hub (MEH) is working in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to provide a funding opportunity of up to £100,000 for local authorities to initiate or enhance their enforcement procedures in association with the minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) regulations.
Funding awarded for ‘better than carbon neutral housing’ scheme
A scheme to develop ‘better than carbon neutral’ housing in Somerset has secured £25,000 grant funding to move plans forward.
Funding boost for zero emissions community transport on Isle of Wight
A project to provide zero emissions electricity to power a fleet of electric minibuses on the Isle of Wight has secured over £26,000 of grant funding.
Solar power a step closer for Calne
A community scheme to increase the supply of renewable energy to Calne in Wiltshire is a step closer thanks to a £36,000 feasibility grant.
