Author: Zero West
Over the weir – new crowdfunder!
The path to renewable energy does not always run smoothly, and Bristol Energy Co-op (BEC) is working to overcome a setback encountered in March this…
Thinking of joining? Do it now!
The climate and energy discussion is moving on fast – and in the right direction. In just the last week we’ve had an unprecedented announcement…
Avon needs trees – update
Great to see that Avon Needs Trees have now reached an agreement to buy their first 34 acre plot near Chippenham. More and more people…
A solar farm on your roof?
Rooftop solar farms that allow neighbours to share kit are one way forward for community energy, and Bristol could soon grow one. David Saunders explains….
Write to your MP – about onshore wind, and more…
We’re getting involved in 10:10’s campaign to persuade MPs to press the government to ease restrictions that block onshore wind. And we thought you’d like…
100 per cent renewables plan for Wales
Wales could meet all its energy needs from renewables by 2035 if it boosts investment in the right areas now, and take a lead in…
Bath joins the club
Bath and North East Somerset Council has voted to declared a climate emergency and set a goal of going carbon neutral by 2030. The motion…
North Somerset declares Climate Emergency
Another Local Authority in our region has declared that we face a climate emergency. North Somerset – the Council which is not part of the…
Labour to explore regional views on Green deal
Emerging policy on decarbonising the economy needs regional input, according to the Labour Party. The Guardian reports a speech (as yet unpublished) by shadow business…
CCC to advise government on when “net zero” carbon is achievable
15 October 2018 Lord Deben, Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, has welcomed the Government’s formal request for the Committee’s expert advice on setting…