Recent content
This is a list of all content published on Net Zero Go recently. (3 months)
Resources
| Published | View | post_type | date | View | Title | Summary |
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| 11/08/2026 | View | resources | 11/08/2026 | green-funding-and-finance-finder | Green Funding and Finance Finder | The Green Funding and Finance Finder will help you discover funding and finance opportunities for your decarbonisation projects. |
| 13/08/2026 | View | resources | 13/08/2026 | police-fleet-electrification-and-infrastructure-across-the-uk | Police fleet electrification and infrastructure across the UK | The first UK-wide assessment of the infrastructure and investment required to electrify police fleets. Using national modelling, the report estimates charging infrastructure needs and opportunities to accelerate fleet decarbonisation. |
| 13/08/2026 | View | resources | 13/08/2026 | industrial-energy-modelling-for-net-zero-planning | Industrial energy modelling for Net Zero planning | A practical methodology for understanding energy use and decarbonisation pathways within medium-sized industrial clusters. The project demonstrates how energy modelling, business engagement, and local data can support the transition to Net Zero. |
| 13/08/2026 | View | resources | 13/08/2026 | north-moons-moat-industrial-estate-redditch-place-based-decarbonisation-strategy | North Moons Moat Industrial Estate, Redditch: Place-based decarbonisation strategy | A place-based decarbonisation strategy for North Moons Moat Industrial Estate in Redditch. The study combines stakeholder engagement, energy analysis, and climate resilience assessment to identify collaborative opportunities. |
| 17/08/2026 | View | resources | 17/08/2026 | community-engagement-the-role-of-community-engagement-in-the-context-of-financing-place-based-net-zero | Community engagement: The role of community engagement in the context of financing place-based Net Zero | This suite of documents explains why community engagement matters in a place-based approach to Net Zero, examines the role Community Benefit Funds play in community engagement for Net Zero projects, explores community engagement in the rural context, and covers the role of digital methods of communication in a rural setting. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | supporting-the-transition-to-net-zero-in-the-faith-sector-church-opportunities | Supporting the transition to Net Zero in the faith sector: Church opportunities | This note provides guidance for local authorities on engaging and supporting faith-based organisations, particularly community churches, in delivering Net Zero outcomes. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | finance-officers-and-associated-competencies-skills-knowledge-and-experience | Finance officers and associated competencies (skills, knowledge, and experience) | This document defines the Senior Finance Officer’s role as an integrative financial–technical function across RIBA project stages for renewable energy and storage initiatives, detailing responsibilities, competencies, and finance support activities from strategic definition through operational evaluation. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | communicating-the-investment-value-of-local-authority-partnerships | Communicating the investment value of local authority partnerships | This document serves as a practical guide to help UK local and combined authorities clearly communicate their investment value to institutional investors through commercially grounded, investor-focused messaging. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | mixed-asset-bundling-for-net-zero-investment | Mixed-asset bundling for Net Zero investment | This briefing note is for both local and combined authority audiences to explain how asset bundling works to secure Net Zero investment, minimise public spending, and avoid stranded assets. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | joint-ventures-and-strategic-partnerships-case-study-comparison | Joint ventures and strategic partnerships: Case study comparison | This briefing note explores different joint venture and strategic partnership approaches for investment in Net Zero, comparing and contrasting case studies to offer alternative approaches to Bristol City Leap. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | investor-landscape-mapping | Investor landscape mapping | This guide provides a strategic overview of the UK institutional investor landscape, with a focus on informing how local and combined authorities can better understand, engage, and partner with different classes of investors. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | net-zero-local-authority-investment-partnerships-options-and-considerations | Net Zero local authority investment partnerships: Options and considerations | This guide demystifies various investment partnership models by outlining their structures, benefits, challenges, and alignment with Net Zero goals. It helps stakeholders evaluate models based on their risk appetite, governance capacity, and project objectives. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | fit4finance-diagnostic-tool | Fit4Finance Diagnostic Tool | The Fit4Finance Diagnostic Tool helps local authorities understand their position on the journey towards building investment for Net Zero. |
| 18/08/2026 | View | resources | 18/08/2026 | replicable-investment-models-and-structures-toolkits | Replicable investment models and structures toolkits | These Fit4Finance toolkits will help local authorities to prepare and enter into different types of investment models and structures to deliver Net Zero programmes, at scale and pace. The toolkits aim to reduce the time and cost associated with local authorities procuring similar materials to overcome comparable challenges. |
| 03/09/2026 | View | resources | 03/09/2026 | lnza-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps | LNZA Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) | The LNZA Dynamic Purchasing System is a procurement route that connects public sector organisations with a pre-qualified pool of expert suppliers. It supports the development of Net Zero projects by providing access to specialist advisory services that help move projects towards investment readiness. |
| 03/09/2026 | View | resources | 03/09/2026 | rooftop-solar-potential-analysis-gis-mapping-instructions-pack | Rooftop solar potential analysis - GIS mapping: Instructions pack | Guidance on North West Net Zero Hub's methodology for assessing rooftop solar potential using GIS, LiDAR, and Ordnance Survey data, including building suitability assessment, solar generation estimates, and local authority mapping outputs. |
| 03/09/2026 | View | resources | 03/09/2026 | guidance-note-solar-pv-operation-monitoring-and-maintenance-specification | Guidance note: Solar PV operation, monitoring, and maintenance specification | Guidance on the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of non-domestic solar PV systems to support safe operation, maximise performance, protect warranties, and maintain long-term asset value. |
| 03/09/2026 | View | resources | 03/09/2026 | guidance-note-plug-in-solar-panels-safety | Guidance note: Plug-in solar panels - Safety | Guidance on the safe installation and use of plug-in solar panels in UK homes, including electrical safety, product compliance, registration requirements, and good practice. |
| 08/09/2026 | View | resources | 08/09/2026 | fifty500-midlands-growth-corridor-impact-summary | Fifty500 Midlands Growth Corridor: Impact summary | Overview of the Fifty500 Growth Corridor investment prospectus, assessing economic impacts, growth scenarios, and investment opportunities across the A50/A500 corridor. |
| 08/09/2026 | View | resources | 08/09/2026 | solar-ppa-projects-template-business-case-and-legal-documents | Solar PPA projects: Template Business Case and legal documents | The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has worked with partners to develop template documents for progressing a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) project on business rooftops. The documents include draft outline business case reports and calculations, plus template legal documents for the PPA and roof lease. |
| 07/10/2026 | View | resources | 07/10/2026 | solar-pv-in-social-housing-a-practical-guide-for-uk-social-housing-providers | Solar PV in social housing: A practical guide for UK social housing providers | A guide for maximising the value of solar PV in social housing. Covering self-consumption, export payments, monitoring, and financial considerations, helping landlords improve energy outcomes for tenants while supporting decarbonisation objectives. |
| 08/10/2026 | View | resources | 08/10/2026 | community-energy-group-characterisations | Community energy group characterisations | This report identifies four community energy group characterisations, providing insights to help stakeholders better understand and engage groups according to their different motivations, challenges, and support needs. |
| 19/10/2026 | View | resources | 19/10/2026 | clean-energy-skills-regional-action-plan-and-jobs-evidence-base | Clean energy: Skills regional action plan and jobs evidence base | The Clean Energy Skills Regional Action Plan and accompanying Clean Energy Jobs Evidence Base set out a shared approach to developing the workforce and skills needed to support the North West's clean energy transition, through forecasting workforce requirements to 2050 and highlighting the actions needed to support regional Net Zero delivery and clean energy growth. |
| 22/10/2026 | View | resources | 22/10/2026 | financing-public-sector-net-zero-and-building-the-investment-pipeline | Financing public sector Net Zero and building the investment pipeline | A report and companion guide exploring how public sector organisations can attract investment, build investable project pipelines, and unlock green finance to accelerate local Net Zero delivery. |
| 22/10/2026 | View | resources | 22/10/2026 | managing-overheating-in-public-sector-buildings | Managing overheating in public sector buildings | A practical guide for local authorities on managing the growing overheating risk in their buildings. It outlines steps for protecting occupants, maintaining essential services, and planning further improvements, with priority given to passive measures first and the deployment of mechanical cooling only where necessary. |
| 22/10/2026 | View | resources | 22/10/2026 | lgc-podcast-episode-50-climate-adaptation | The Local Authority podcast - Episode 50: Climate adaptation | Following a summer of record heatwaves, this episode of the Local Authority podcast examines the role of councils in climate adaptation, with speakers from the Climate Change Committee and UK100. |
| 22/10/2026 | View | resources | 22/10/2026 | energy-across-the-authority | Energy across the authority | An ongoing series of reports highlighting energy and climate-related projects being delivered by local authorities across the UK. Each edition brings together real-life case studies demonstrating the practical action councils are taking to decarbonise operations, strengthen resilience, and benefit local communities. |
| 28/10/2026 | View | resources | 28/10/2026 | asset-pairing-for-integrated-energy-investment | Asset pairing for integrated energy investment | A guidance set helping local authorities create standardised, investor-ready portfolios. It explains how to combine commercially viable non-anchor projects with flagship anchor projects, align project maturity and delivery timing, and present coherent bundles that meet investor requirements for scale, risk, returns, and repeatability. |
Case studies
| Published | View | post_type | date | View | Title | Summary |
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| 14/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/08/2026 | techno-economic-feasibility-study-on-green-energy-opportunities-at-the-port-of-workington | Techno-economic feasibility study on green energy opportunities at the Port of Workington | This study aims to identify and evaluate green energy generation technologies suitable for deployment at the Port of Workington, assessing their technical feasibility, spatial requirements, and integration with existing infrastructure. |
| 14/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/08/2026 | barrow-park-leisure-centre-heat-decarbonisation-project-development | Barrow Park Leisure Centre heat decarbonisation project development | The development of a Decarbonisation Plan for Barrow Park Leisure Centre into a deliverable decarbonisation project. The focus of this project was to make the heating and ventilation more efficient, and to install a solar array. |
| 14/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/08/2026 | utilising-local-authority-land-for-hgv-charging-in-warrington | Utilising local authority land for HGV charging in Warrington | This feasibility study assessed EV charging for LGVs and HGVs at three Cheshire sites, evaluating grid capacity, site constraints, planning, and vehicle needs, as well as providing a roadmap for future procurement. |
| 14/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/08/2026 | estates-decarbonisation-plans-for-greater-manchester-mental-health-and-pennine-care-nhs-foundation-trust-sites | Estates decarbonisation plans for Greater Manchester mental health and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust sites | The Greater Manchester Combined Authority worked with regional NHS partners to identify viable decarbonisation opportunities across mental health facilities that could form part of future funding applications and investment programmes for retrofit projects. |
| 26/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 26/08/2026 | junction-19-depot-net-zero-feasibility-study-in-rochdale | Junction 19 depot Net Zero feasibility study in Rochdale | A study to determine the feasibility of carbon reduction measures, local power/heat generation, and fleet decarbonisation at a potential new council depot in Rochdale. |
| 26/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 26/08/2026 | heat-decarbonisation-plans-in-sefton | Heat decarbonisation plans in Sefton | This project involved the production of four new Heat Decarbonisation Plans (HDPs) for key buildings in Sefton, Merseyside, providing plans for improving building fabric and low-carbon heating systems. |
| 26/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 26/08/2026 | st-helens-heat-network | St Helens heat network | St Helens Council in Merseyside has started the commercialisation of a combined heat network between the Cannington Shaw and Town Centre areas, with a total length of 5.6 kilometres and a predicted carbon reduction of at least 80%. |
| 26/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 26/08/2026 | wigan-phase-1-mine-water-heat-assessments | Wigan Phase 1 mine water heat assessments | Wigan Council commissioned two Phase 1 feasibility studies, exploring mine water as a potential source of heat to be circulated in a district heat network. |
| 26/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 26/08/2026 | weaver-gowy-catchment-nature-based-solutions-for-water-security | Weaver Gowy catchment nature-based solutions for water security | A feasibility study exploring catchment-scale nature-based solutions to improve water availability, reduce flood risk, and support economic growth in the Weaver Gowy catchment in Cheshire. |
| 27/08/2026 | View | case-studies | 27/08/2026 | dorset-council-rooftop-solar-pv-feasibility-assessment | Dorset Council rooftop solar PV: Feasibility assessment | In partnership with Dorset Council, the South West Net Zero Hub commissioned a consultant to undertake a portfolio-level feasibility assessment of rooftop solar PV across the council’s leased property estate. It evaluated 122 buildings and ranked them across technical, commercial, legal, and ESG criteria to identify the most feasible deployment opportunities. |
| 14/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/10/2026 | bolton-bus-depot-solar-pv-and-battery-feasibility-study | Bolton bus depot solar PV and battery feasibility study | Transport for Greater Manchester commissioned a feasibility study to assess rooftop solar PV and battery storage at Bolton Bus Depot. Three options were evaluated (Baseline, Enhanced, Maximum) assessing energy yield, carbon savings, infrastructure constraints, and costs. |
| 14/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 14/10/2026 | rural-community-energy-feasibility-study-in-westmorland-and-furness | Rural community energy feasibility study in Westmorland and Furness | With consistent patterns in energy demand, infrastructure constraints, community interest, and local resource availability, this feasibility study of seven case study sites demonstrates strong potential for community-led renewable energy and low-carbon heating across rural settlements within Westmorland and Furness. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | alt-housing-co-operative-and-decarbonising-its-housing-stock | Alt Housing Co-operative and decarbonising its housing stock | Alt Housing Co-operative used Community Energy Fund support to investigate decarbonisation options across 138 homes. Through energy assessments, retrofit studies, and renewable energy feasibility work, the project identified significant potential for solar PV installations while demonstrating the challenges of shared ground source heat pumps. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | bretherton-energy-partnership | Bretherton Energy Partnership | The Bretherton Energy Partnership is a long-term collaboration between GA Pet Food Partners and the local community to deliver renewable energy generation and local energy benefits. Its Asland Walks Renewable Energy Park will comprise wind, solar, and battery storage infrastructure, with part of its electricity generation supporting discounted local energy supplies. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | chester-hydro-hub-and-restoring-a-grade-ii-listed-building | Chester Hydro Hub and restoring a Grade II listed building | Cheshire Heritage and Sustainability Enterprises (CHASE) and Cheshire Historic Buildings Preservation Trust (CHBPT) are leading the restoration of the Grade II listed Chester Hydro Electric Station as a renewable energy, heritage, and education project. The scheme will use innovative water source heat pump technology to generate low-carbon heat and electricity. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | core-community-owned-renewable-energy | CORE (Community-Owned Renewable Energy) | CORE is a Community Benefit Society advancing community-owned renewable energy across Greater Manchester. Working with local communities, academic partners, and industry experts, the project develops renewable energy solutions for heritage, community, and faith buildings. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | bowring-park-community-energy | Bowring Park community energy | Bowring Park is developing a community energy project centred on a 60-kWp solar PV carport and 12-bay EV charging hub. The scheme is expected to generate approximately £40,000 annually for community benefit while delivering over £500,000 of social value each year. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | case-studies | 29/10/2026 | greater-manchester-community-renewables-gmcr-and-school-rooftop-solar-pv | Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) and school rooftop solar PV | Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) is a volunteer-led Community Benefit Society delivering community-owned solar energy projects across Greater Manchester, primarily on school rooftops. Through community share funding, solar installations provide clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and generate community benefit funds. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | greystokes-future-pool-project-and-community-energy-network | Greystoke's Future Pool project and Community Energy Network | The Future Pool project is transforming a village swimming pool into a sustainable community energy hub through solar PV, battery storage, air source heat pumps, and building improvements. The pool can also be used as the anchor for a wider Community Energy Network connecting key local buildings, including the Church, Village Hall, and School. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | middleton-wind-turbine-feasibility-project | Middleton wind turbine feasibility project | The Middleton Wind Turbine Project explored the feasibility of recommissioning an existing 11-kW community-owned wind turbine to generate renewable electricity and support educational opportunities, aiming to combine clean energy generation with learning, skills development, and community engagement around renewable energy. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | halton-mill-heat-and-power | Halton Mill heat and power | This project is developing a resilient, low-carbon energy system for the Halton Mill and Lancaster Cohousing community. Through feasibility studies, the project has explored heat pumps, battery storage, and smart energy management to maximise locally generated renewable energy that would support over 50 businesses and 80 residents. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | lymm-solar-farm | Lymm Solar Farm | The development of a community-funded solar farm at Wildersmoor Hall Farm in Lymm, generating approximately 2,600 MWh of renewable electricity annually. The scheme aims to supply local consumers through innovative local energy arrangements and deliver long-term environmental, economic, and community benefits through community ownership. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | yealand-heating-and-solar-pv | Yealand heating and solar PV | This project assessed low-carbon heating and renewable energy opportunities for a group of Quaker-owned buildings in Yealand, including a Grade II listed building and residential properties. The feasibility study recommended air source heat pumps, radiant heating, and a ground-mounted solar PV system, establishing a practical roadmap for future decarbonisation and carbon reduction. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | knowsley-community-solar-farm | Knowsley community solar farm | The development of a 1.5-MW solar farm project to generate renewable electricity and create a sustainable income stream for community organisations serving one of the North West’s most disadvantaged communities. The project progressed towards operation in 2026 and is expected to deliver environmental, economic, and community benefits over its 25-year lifespan. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | clayhill-solar-farm-feasibility-study-stage-1 | Clayhill Solar Farm feasibility study Stage 1 | The development of a community-owned renewable energy project on a former landfill site in Neston, Cheshire. The proposed 486-kW solar PV installation would generate clean electricity, reduce carbon emissions, and create long-term community benefits through local ownership and reinvestment. |
| 04/11/2026 | View | case-studies | 04/11/2026 | the-heatoller-project-and-heat-recovery-from-a-data-centre | The Heatoller Project and heat recovery from a data centre | A community-led initiative in the Lake District exploring an innovative low-carbon energy solution that combines a hydro-powered immersion-cooled data centre with a shared ambient heat network to provide sustainable heating for local homes and businesses. The project aims to improve rural energy resilience and create a model that could be replicated across the UK. |
Collections
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| 13/08/2026 | View | collection | 13/08/2026 | community-energy-in-the-midlands | Community energy in the Midlands | The Midlands Net Zero Hub commissioned a Community Energy Capacity Building Study across the Midlands. The study involved workshops to identify challenges, opportunities, and practical actions that can accelerate community-led energy delivery across the Midlands. |
| 17/08/2026 | View | collection | 17/08/2026 | fit4finance-knowledge-library | Fit4Finance knowledge library | Through a structured six-stage journey from strategy to commercialisation, Fit4Finance resources are designed to help local authorities move from isolated, grant-funded projects to scalable, investment-ready portfolios. They include diagnostic tools, case studies, training and investment models to support project delivery, unlock blended finance, and encourage collaboration. |
| 14/10/2026 | View | collection | 14/10/2026 | the-spark-grant-funding-programme | The SPARK Grant Funding Programme | The SPARK Grant Funding Programme provided funding and technical support to 13 projects across the North West, helping local and combined authorities with feasibility and development work to advance their Net Zero projects. |
| 29/10/2026 | View | collection | 29/10/2026 | community-energy-fund-case-studies | Community Energy Fund case studies | Explore community energy projects from across the North West, sharing practical experiences, approaches, and lessons from projects supported through the Community Energy Fund. |
Funding
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