The University of Exeter declared Climate Emergency in 2019. Part of the declaration is an ambitious target to bring down its carbon emissions to Net Zero by 2030. Their action plan includes Rooftop Solar PV installations across all their campuses. ZLC Energy were awarded a framework contract to deliver this work over the coming years.
It’s ShowTime!! In this newsletter we tackle the biggest question of our generation “jam first or cream!!” as we invite you to our County Show stands. We also update on our positive #ClimateAction including our new @RenaultZoe Electric Car & update on whats next in the Renewables Industry. Firstly we wish you all a happy
I think most will agree, our there’s no point dealing with National Politics & Politicians at present as they are literally busy achieving nothing with their heads buried in the Brexit sand with earplugs in! The only output we’ve seen from them in recent months is the backward step of closing the Feed In Tariff
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is making good its commitment to reducing carbon use through the installation of solar panels at its headquarters near Allet. The organisation recently partnered with local experts, ZLC Energy to install a solar array on one of its building and is already reaping the rewards. Read the full article here
Tesla Powerwall 2 update: Be one of the first Tesla Powerwall 2 owners in the UK! We’re excited to share that the first shipment of Tesla Powerwall 2’s will be delivered to the UK in the next week or so. Tesla has developed a new app so you can keep track of all your generation
Some months ago, as the government began their slow but steady attack on the UK renewables industry, I chanced upon a Crowdfunder project set up by Luci Isaacson at Climate Vision. A few years ago, in the run up to COP15, Luci ran a carbon cutting project, calculating the cost-per-tonne of carbon savings as a
In early November this year, the UK Treasury announced they would be removing community energy from the SEIS and EIS investment schemes –in effect slashing the return on investment and dis-incentivising potential investors. The news was pretty catastrophic for many community energy groups, although, after the intensive attack already waged on the solar industry
This month’s Business Cornwall featured an article from Helen Willett at Coodes, sharing her expert legal tips on what to be aware of if you are considering solar PV for your business- and highlighting that solar is still a lucrative investment for businesses. Solar PV is a simple option and great for businesses right now
At the end of October, the results of the applications for local community energy funding were announced. Of the 28 projects that applied, 16 Cornish community energy projects received a share of the total £300,000 grant funding from EnergyFund Cornwall. One of the successful projects, the West Cornwall Solar and Heat Streets project, has recently been
We think the website YouGen is a great place to start if you are looking to save energy costs or invest in renewable energy. You can get independent advice about how to choose a reputable installer and what you need to look out for. They also have lots of hints and tips about saving energy,
