In 2020, both Ceredigion and Powys County Councils declared climate emergencies. Growing Mid Wales has a key role to play in bringing stakeholders together across the region to facilitate this transition, as well as supporting the Local Authorities lead by example.
What is the vision?
To achieve a net zero carbon energy system that delivers social and economic benefits, eliminates fuel poverty, better connects Mid Wales to the rest of the UK, and contributes to wider UK decarbonisation.
What work is underway?
In 2020, the Mid Wales Energy Strategy was published. Since then, work has begun to identify strategic actions and tasks to determine what needs to happen, on the ground, by whom to decarbonise the energy system.
The strategy sets out six key priorities:
1. Drive forward the decarbonisation of the region's housing and building stock
2. Work proactively to ensure that electricity and gas grids in the region are suitable for a 100% decarbonised future
3. Boost the use of renewable energy through new generation and storage
4. Accelerate the shift to zero carbon transport and improve connectivity
5. Develop and harness the potential of agriculture to contribute to zero carbon goals
6. Harness innovation to support decarbonisation and clean growth
Both councils have developed Local Area Energy Plans which will push this work forward further.
Are you looking for support?
To find out more on what support there is available to you, visit your local authority website:
Ceredigion County Council: www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/housing/financial-assistance/energy-efficiency-schemes/
Powys County Council: Household energy advice - Powys County Council
For documents related to Energy & Net zero, go to the Research Studies tab on our Documents page.
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