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West of England Combined Authority

… and scale of low carbon energy projects. Work to decarbonise the energy system and increase local renewable energy Increase local energy generation Actions that increase local renewable energy generation including steps to expand and enhance the West of England Local Energy Scheme and accessing support for local projects through the South West Energy Hub Work in partnership to develop new…

… integrated, rather than standing apart. We have a track record of delivering on our pledges to reduce emissions. In the West of England, carbon emissions have reduced 35% since 2005, through local renewable energy generation, insulating homes and reductions in coal generation. The region emits 14% less carbon per person than the national average. Now we can work together to take this further. We…

… awarded to support a local renewable energy project, demonstrating our commitment to increase the number and quality of local renewable energy projects. Infrastructure £123m of the £133m allocated to transport so far has been focused on sustainable modes reflecting the region’s priority to invest in low carbon public transport and cycling and walking. £28m of national and local funding…

… renewable energy generation and helping our businesses to transition to low carbon ways of doing things, so that we can all play our part, through small and large steps alike. And at the Combined Authority, the impact on our commitments to tackle climate change is now explicitly considered as part of every decision we make. But it is not just where we live that we are playing our part in reducing…

… business and local people benefit from growth in the green economy; maximising government investment in the region and supporting our businesses to build back better Work to decarbonise the energy system and increase local renewable energy Increase the energy performance of buildings and develop low carbon standards in new developments Protect and enhance the environment through…