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Midlands Net Zero Hub

We support organisations across the Midlands to identify and develop local energy strategies and projects.

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Retrofit Skills Pilot: Midlands

The Retrofit Skills Pilot identified key challenges in workforce development, including low awareness, coordination gaps, and training barriers. It delivered local pilots, a regional skills plan, and practical outputs like...

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Midlands Climate Action Benchmarking

This study enables councils to assess their climate action performance using key indicators across transport, retrofit, biodiversity, and more. It supports strategic planning, peer comparison, and identification of improvement areas...

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Spatial energy planning for local authorities: Derbyshire

Developed by local authorities across Derbyshire, this project provides spatial data and analysis tools to support local authorities in planning energy systems that align with climate mitigation goals. It helps...

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Decarbonising the leisure sector: A practical guide to accelerating the path to Net Zero

This guide provides actionable insights for local authorities to decarbonise leisure centres. It includes retrofit options, funding pathways, and case studies. Leisure centres are high energy users and contribute significantly...

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The case for mine energy: Unlocking deployment at scale in the UK

This guide explores the potential of using mine water as a renewable heat source. Based on insights and evidence from a literature review and a series of interviews with over...

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Building nuclear capability: A Midlands workforce analysis and strategy

Aligning with the UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of nuclear-relevant skills in the Midlands. This includes a review of the educational and training...

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Midlands nuclear siting study

Aligning with the UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, this study evaluates where and how nuclear energy could be deployed to supply low-carbon electricity, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels for industry,...

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The Industrial Zones Decarbonisation Project

Five feasibility studies were funded for industrial clusters in Boston, Dudley, Redditch, Staffordshire, and Worcester to explore decarbonisation opportunities and create decarbonisation plans for these commercial and industrial zones. These...

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Brassington community heat network

Brassington, a small Derbyshire village with older housing and no gas grid, faces limited options for low-carbon heating. A proposed solution is installing air source heat pumps that would be...

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Cromford Mills hydro-energy project

Cromford Mills is a Grade I listed building and UNESCO World Heritage site, with project aims to reinstate its waterwheel to provide hydroelectric power, get an existing hydro-turbine back in...

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Eckington hydroelectric power project

Feasibility assessment of hydroelectric generation at Eckington Weir. Evaluates technical viability, environmental impact, and financial modelling for a community-scale renewable energy scheme.

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Exploring a microgrid at Wilsford

Wilsford Community Land Trust aims to deliver affordable homes and Net Zero solutions in Wilsford village. After refurbishing the Village Hall with insulation, a microgrid was proposed featuring ground source...

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Low-carbon horticulture study

Feasibility studies on co-locating horticulture with waste heat sources, exploring vertical farming, biomass heating, and greenhouse design. The project identified energy opportunities in the agri-food sector and proposes new business...

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Anaerobic digestion in the Midlands

This briefing report and its related feasibility studies across different local authorities provide a better understanding of the opportunities available to maximise the potential of anaerobic digestion as part of...

Experience level: Intermediate

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Farm of the future: Journey to Net Zero

A pioneering study outlining how UK farming can adapt to climate change through rural decarbonisation. It explores soil health restoration, biodiversity enhancement, low-emission technologies, energy integration, and sustainable land use....

Experience level: Foundation

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LEAD: Creating a phased retrofit schedule to reduce energy consumption

Nottingham Energy Partnership supported a homeowner in a Derbyshire conservation area to improve energy efficiency in a Grade II listed property with an EPC rating of E. Through a Future...

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LEAD: Empowering a resident to receive energy efficiency upgrades

A pension-age homeowner in Leicestershire sought help to access energy efficiency upgrades for a hard-to-treat property. The team arranged an updated EPC rating and provided ECO4 funding links. Surveys by...

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LEAD: Multi-agency approach to resolve fuel debt

A multi-agency intervention supported an elderly resident in East Lindsey who was long-term sick, in fuel debt, and struggling with energy bills. Partnering with charities and Citizens Advice, they cleared...

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LEAD: Supporting a renter with utility bills and an ECO4 application

A vulnerable renter in Ingoldmells with learning difficulties and mobility issues received multi-agency support to reduce energy costs and apply for ECO4 funding. The intervention secured fuel vouchers, provided a...

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LEAD: New boiler installation for elderly resident

A multi-agency intervention supported an elderly resident in East Lindsey by securing grant funding for a new gas boiler, clearing £1,000 of fuel debt, and providing warm packs and fuel...

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Tenant Engagement Toolkit for retrofit projects

The Midlands Net Zero Hub has worked with partners to create a comprehensive toolkit that sets out how you can develop a successful tenant engagement strategy for your domestic retrofit...

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The influence of intermediaries’ advice on energy-efficient retrofit decisions in private households

This study focuses on the experiences in Germany and how intermediaries, such as craftsmen, architects, and energy advisors, can influence how people make decisions on retrofitting their homes to make...

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Midlands retrofit toolkit (PAS 2035)

The Midlands Retrofit Toolkit provides all Local Authorities (LAs) and retrofit professionals across all disciplines with a clear process to help facilitate PAS 2035 compliance.

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The electrification of council depots

A guide to making local authority depots ready for fleet electrification.

Experience level: Foundation

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Midlands Net Zero Hub: Funding

Unlocking finance options for energy projects across the Midlands region.

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Property Information capture document

This form aims to collect relevant information regarding the buildings to decarbonise. This will allow PSDS Team to run the OnGen tool and generate a detailed report about the decarbonisation...

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Establishing public-private Joint Ventures and partnerships for investment in and delivery of energy schemes

Establishing public-private Joint Ventures and partnerships for investment in and delivery of energy schemes.

Experience level: Foundation

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