2026
- Salford Council continues with low-energy housing developments
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Work is underway on a new Passivhaus housing development in Salford that aims to help residents cut energy consumption and reduce household bills.
- Midlothian Council expands district heat network
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Almost 20km of pipework has now been installed for the Shawfair district heat network, with nearly all homes currently under construction set to connect to the low-carbon system for their heating and hot water needs.
- Fife Council take ownership of low-energy school
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Fife Council has taken ownership of a new Passivhaus-designed secondary school that is expected to use around 75% less energy than a standard UK new-build school.
- Northumberland County Council backs community energy projects
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Northumberland County Council has highlighted the impacts of its Environment and Climate fund, which is helping community groups deliver projects focused on renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and wider sustainability across the county.
- New LEVI funding to support council EV infrastructure rollout
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The Department for Transport confirmed £343 million in capital funding and £37.8 million in resource funding will be distributed through the Local Electric Vehicle (LEVI) fund.
- Pembrokeshire housing upgrades boost energy efficiency
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Pembrokeshire County Council has completed a major housing upgrade at Fleming Crescent by integrating solar technology.
- Derby City Council expands low-carbon affordable housing provision
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A new council-led housing development in Derby is delivering improved energy efficiency and affordable homes for residents, as tenants begin moving into 22 newly completed properties.
- New research highlights the role of soil fungi in carbon storage and land management
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New research has highlighted the significant role underground fungal networks play in supporting ecosystems, carbon storage and sustainable land use, with implications for local environmental management and agriculture.
- Liverpool bus electrification project supports move to cleaner transport
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North Liverpool's Gilmoss Depot has undergone a multi-million pound transformation to support the electrification of the region's bus fleet.
- UK's path to net zero by 2050 continues to evolve
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The UK remains committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, with ongoing policy developments shaping how this target will be delivered.
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