New Report: Maximising the Value of Local Net Zero Planning

We’ve just launched a new report exploring how local authorities can evolve their decarbonisation planning processes to drive greater impact. Developed by Regen and The Carbon Trust as part of Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme, this research highlights how local net zero plans—like LAEPs and LHEES—can be improved to help local authorities deliver ambitious net zero targets at pace.

Read my blog and download the full report here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXQ9df64

🔍 Key insights from the report:

✅ Local net zero plans have been instrumental in shaping the national conversation and helping councils understand their pathways to net zero.

❔ However, these plans are often developed in silos, leading to misalignment with wider council strategies and implementation challenges.

🔑 Embedding the delivery role of local authorities into the planning process can help bridge these gaps.

📊 Stronger coordination between local authorities and energy system planners is essential for efficiency and effectiveness.

🔄 While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to local net zero planning, greater consistency in assumptions and outputs will improve comparability and impact.

🌍 Beyond planning, councils need to cultivate an "enabling ecosystem"—the skills, partnerships, and governance structures that support real-world delivery.


📢 What’s next?

This report is an interim milestone in our ongoing research. Next, we’ll be exploring:

🔹 How councils can develop locally tailored, delivery-focused net zero plans
🔹 How these plans can align with strategic energy system planning (RESPs, SSEP)
🔹 Practical steps to strengthen the systems, processes, and commercial structures needed for net zero delivery

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our launch event on Tuesday, and to the Innovate UK and The Carbon Trust teams for your support so far!


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🌱 Join us for an exclusive in-person event as Regen launches its inaugural 'In Conversation With' series, featuring Chris Stark CBE, the UK's leading advocate for clean energy and head of Mission Control for the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

⚡ In this engaging discussion, Chris will delve into the government's ambitious strategy to transform our power system, aiming to secure £40 billion annually to accelerate renewable energy generation and develop essential storage and flexibility solutions.

🎤 Regen's Chief Executive, Merlin Hyman OBE, will guide the conversation, exploring critical topics such as:
⚡ Overhauling grid connections
🏗️ Streamlining planning processes for clean energy projects
📜 Reforming Contracts for Difference
🔄 Proposing extensive changes to energy markets

💬 This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the foremost leaders in the UK's clean energy sector and gain valuable insights into the future of our power system.

🚀 Don't miss out on this pivotal conversation shaping the future of clean energy.

🖊️ Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/ep75eCy3

!?️ How full are the CP30 wind, solar and storage pots?

As promised, Regen has crunched the numbers and published a dashboard with our analysis of the pipeline of onshore wind, solar and battery projects against CP30 targets* for 2035. https://lnkd.in/eAgpGF_T

Hopefully, the dashboard will be useful to developers and others considering the impact of connections reform and what projects are 'needed' for clean power.

Spoilers:
👉 there are more than enough storage projects with planning to meet CP30 targets
👉 transmission solar in some zones and onshore wind in Scotland is oversubscribed
👉 there is capacity for distribution solar, and wind projects in England

Caveat: this is a beta product. As anyone who has tried this process will know the data sources are far from perfect with planning data months out of date. The dashboard is, therefore, a broad picture and definitely not a tool to assess whether your projects will meet the NESO Gate 2 criteria!

* views differ on whether the CP30 numbers are 'pots', 'ranges', 'caps' or something else .. we have gone with targets.

Great work by Tamsyn Lonsdale-Smith Patti S. Jonty Haynes

🌟 Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of Women in Clean Energy! 🌟

ReWiRE is thrilled to launch the 2025 ReWiRE Mentoring Programme on Thursday 8 May, where we’ll bring together dynamic women and men from across the clean energy sector for an empowering mentoring experience.

🚀 What to Expect:
Mentors & Mentees: This ‘speed-dating’ style event will match mentees with mentors based on chemistry and shared goals. Mentees will have 3 minutes to introduce themselves to each mentor, creating powerful connections and defining career objectives.

Ongoing Mentorship:
Once paired, the mentoring relationship lasts up to 12 months, focused on career development, enhancing strategic and financial skills, and expanding professional networks.

💡 Why Join?
- Gain strategic advice from senior leaders
- Build professional networks and boost your visibility in the clean energy sector
- Develop the skills to thrive and reach board or senior management positions

🗓️ Key Dates:

Thursday 8 May: Mentoring Programme Launch (10:00 - 12:00, Online via Zoom)

Friday 16 May: Mentor Training Session (1:00 - 2:00 PM, Online)
This initiative is a part of ReWiRE’s 2025 objectives to elevate women’s profiles and skills in the clean energy sector.

👉 Book your spot for the event and discover how this programme can unlock your potential.

Book your place now! https://lnkd.in/eTWdd6PY

Feel free to recommend this opportunity to women who could benefit from mentoring or to any male or female leaders willing to share their expertise.
Let’s continue to empower the next generation of leaders in clean energy! 🌍⚡

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Are you passionate about exploring, analysing and communicating the energy transition?

As an ambitious purpose-driven organisation, everything we do at Regen is aimed at delivering our mission of supporting a net zero future and we are looking for innovative, committed people to help us achieve this.

We are looking for a project manager or a senior project manager to drive our net zero work with local and regional authorities.

You can find out more about the role and what it's like to work at Regen here: https://lnkd.in/eCJA2KVM

Closing date for applications is Sunday 02 March 2025