Decarbonising housing will require significant overhaul of the way we heat our homes both in new developments and existing housing stock.
In this report, we look at what community energy is and identify some of the barriers and challenges facing community energy projects – including public and private sector buy-in, consumer knowledge and engagement, legislative and regulatory issues, technical expertise, and the value in green electrons for both funders and consumers.
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We’re exceptionally proud of the deep-rooted energy and water specialisms we have here at Shakespeare Martineau. As one of our priority areas for investment and growth, much of our time and resource is focused upon these related (and converging) sectors, ensuring we are at the forefront of industry developments and are best placed to make a positive difference to our clients.
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