News and Events
Fri 18th Jul 2008 South west renewable energy capacity grows by 15 per cent
Only weeks after the government announced its renewable energy strategy, a survey published today shows that the south west’s installed renewable energy capacity has grown by 15 per cent (24 MW) in the past year, and almost 90 MW of new capacity has been approved and is waiting to be built.Click to read more
Thu 26th Jun 2008 Government publishes its consultation for a UK renewable energy strategy
The government today published its consultation for a UK renewable energy strategy, which is possibly the most significant UK report produced on the future of renewable energy. The document is the government's response to how the UK can meet its proposed share of the EU target of achieving 20 per cent of all Europe's energy from renewable sources in 2020. Click to read more
Fri 20th Jun 2008 Sustainable Energy Analyst vacancy at Regen SW
Regen SW is creating a new role to deepen the advice it gives on sustainable energy markets and technology, and to strengthen our analytical capability. Click to read more
Wed 4th Jun 2008 Sustainable energy agency backs drive for offshore wind farms
The government has called for the development of up to a further 25 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines in the UK, which would triple the amount of offshore wind in the pipeline. Click to read more
Thu 3rd Apr 2008 Renewable energy worth £215 million to south west
A new study into the south west renewable energy and energy-efficiency sectors reveals that, since 2005, the value of the renewable energy sector to the region’s economy has grown hugely from £34 million to £215 million.Click to read more
Fri 14th Mar 2008 South west winners to build some of the region’s lowest carbon large developments
Five large housing schemes are set to be among the ‘greenest’ developments in South West England, after winning the region’s first low-carbon housing competition.Click to read more
Wed 23rd Jan 2008 ‘Proposed renewable energy target is big news, but key changes needed to help south west deliver,’ says renewable energy chief
The chief the south west renewable energy agency has backed the EU’s proposed new UK renewable energy targets, but says that ‘change is needed if the south west is to deliver its contribution.’Click to read more
Thu 17th Jan 2008 Government’s planning advisers back south west’s ambitious low-carbon housing standards
A panel of three government-appointed planning experts has backed the south west’s ambitious plans to accelerate the development of low-carbon homes. Click to read more
Wed 21st Nov 2007 New report highlights essential role of renewable energy generation in achieving zero carbon homes
A new report from the Renewables Advisory Board (RAB), which advises Government on renewable energy issues, provides the first in depth analysis of the role of on-site energy generation in the delivery of the Government’s policy of ensuring that all new homes are zero carbon from 2016. Click to read more
Thu 15th Nov 2007 Green Energy Stars celebrate achievements at Award ceremony
South West England’s green energy stars are today (14) celebrating their success as winners of the 2007 South West England Green Energy Awards Click to read more
Fri 19th Oct 2007 Shortlist announced for South West’s Green Energy Champions
South West England’s leading champions in Green Energy are today celebrating being shortlisted as finalists for the region’s annual Green Energy Awards. The awards recognise the work of renewable energy companies, local authorities, communities, housing developers and individuals working to champion renewable energy across the region. Click to read more
Wed 17th Oct 2007 Launch of Information Events - Supporting a Growing Woodfuel Industry
On the 24th October Gloucestershire’s Hartpury College will be hosting the very first of five woodfuel information events for the South West. The events are being run across the region and will provide information about the south west woodfuel market, the opportunities being created as well as guidance on woodfuel production, processing, transport and sale. The day will also include machinery demonstrations and a chance to quiz experts and companies already involved in the woodfuel industry.Click to read more
Competition to stimulate new low-carbon homes in the south west
Developers and local authorities in the south west could be on their way to building significantly greener homes in the region, if they can prove their worth in a new ‘low-carbon housing’ competition. Click to read more
