Low Carbon Communities Challenge

Communities in Norfolk, Isle of Wight, London, Nottinghamshire, Pembrokeshire, Cheshire, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Oxfordshire and Devon are the first of twenty communities to benefit from a £10million fund as part of the Low Carbon Communities Challenge.

Around a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions come from heating, lighting and powering electrical appliances in homes. By 2050 this needs to be almost zero if the UK is to cut its emissions by 80% highlighting the importance of local action.

The winning projects will spend the cash on things like solar panels and wind turbines, insulating homes, low carbon heating systems and electric car charging points. Installing energy generating kit will not only cut carbon and save money on energy bills, but will also create an income for the communities through the Government’s clean energy cashback scheme. DECC is now looking for an additional ten communities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to take part in the next phase of the Challenge.

If you think your community could be part of the Low Carbon Community Challenge contact Viridis to see how our independent and impartial representation can help in your bid with the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

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