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Resources

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06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	guide-to-community-solar-on-council-assets	The Guide to Community Solar on Council Assets	This guide offers a framework to local officers and councillors on how to facilitate community-owned solar projects, by providing a set of editable resources that councils can use to kick off and expedite the process of adopting a supportive strategy, and to deal with the main legal and procurement-related barriers that are often raised.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	guide-to-community-energy-actions-for-local-authorities-and-community-energy-groups	Guide to community energy: Actions for local authorities and community energy groups	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this guide identifies the actions that local authorities and community energy groups can take to address the key barriers to community energy that were highlighted in workshops carried out across six Midlands local authority areas.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-capacity-in-the-midlands	Community energy capacity in the Midlands	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this report summarises its findings from across six Midlands local authority areas, identifying both the significant opportunity and the key barriers to scaling community-led renewable energy.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-birmingham-city-council	Community Energy Action Plan: Birmingham City Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan outlines how Birmingham City Council can help expand community energy to support Net Zero, reduce energy costs, and deliver wider community benefits in the region.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-herefordshire-council	Community Energy Action Plan: Herefordshire Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan sets out how Herefordshire Council can support community energy to deliver Net Zero objectives, lower energy costs, and strengthen local resilience.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-leicester-city-council	Community Energy Action Plan: Leicester City Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan examines how Leicester City Council can support the region's active community energy sector as part of its wider Net Zero ambitions.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-north-lincolnshire-council	Community Energy Action Plan: North Lincolnshire Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan highlights North Lincolnshire Council’s established partnership with North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) and their focus on Net Zero, energy affordability, and economic resilience.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-nottinghamshire-county-council	Community Energy Action Plan: Nottinghamshire County Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan explores how Nottinghamshire County Council can strengthen community energy to support Net Zero, energy affordability, and local economic development.
06/08/2026	View	resources	06/08/2026	community-energy-action-plan-worcestershire-county-council	Community Energy Action Plan: Worcestershire County Council	As part of the Community Energy Capacity Building Study, this Community Energy Action Plan sets out how Worcestershire County Council can support community energy to contribute to Net Zero, energy resilience, and local economic development.
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
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.

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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.

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